• WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
  • WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
  • WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
  • WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
  • WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
  • WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
  • WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
  • WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
  • WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
  • WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
  • WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
  • WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
  • WW1 British Artillery Sighting telescope No5 1917 Pye & Co Cambridge
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WW1 British Artillery Sighting Telescope No. 5 (1917) – Pye & Co, Cambridge

WW1 British Artillery Sighting Telescope No. 5 (1917) – Pye & Co, Cambridge

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The WW1 British Artillery Sighting Telescope No. 5, dated 1917 and manufactured by Pye & Co of Cambridge, is a fine example of wartime optical engineering. This model features a solid brass body that has been chemically blacked to reduce glare and reflections in the field—an essential feature for concealment during combat operations. Mounted atop the telescope is a two-blade sight, providing a quick-reference aiming system that complemented the precision of the magnified optical view.

Designed for use with heavy field artillery, this telescope allowed gunners to align their weapons with high accuracy during direct fire missions. The two-blade sight helped operators establish quick line-of-sight while the internal optics were used to refine aim on distant targets. Artillery crews used this device to observe enemy movements, determine bearing and elevation, and make fire corrections—all crucial for the success of WW1's trench and counter-battery warfare.

The Pye & Co name reflects a high standard of British wartime manufacturing. Known for precision instruments, the company delivered rugged, reliable tools that stood up to harsh battlefield conditions. Today, the No. 5 sighting telescope is a valuable historical artifact, symbolizing the critical role of optics in early 20th-century warfare.