Original U.S. WWII M4A1 Tank Periscope in Korean War Era Repack Box

Original Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a WWII M4A1 Tank periscope, an improved version of the M4. This one was magnified, but not much at 1.44x, and a 9-degree field of view. Later versions of this periscope had illuminated reticles. The mount was not improved though not the linkage. The M4A1 periscope was changed when the 105mm and 76mm armed Shermans came online when used with these guns. They had the M47A2 for the 76 tanks and M77C for the 105 tanks. Hunnicutt doesn’t specify if these were also 1.44X. This periscope was found on M4A1, A2, and A3 76 tanks during WWII.

This example is complete with Serial number 270676. It comes in its original 1952-dated repack box. To be clear, this is a WWII-manufactured example, just repacked during the Korean War. The box measures 13 x 3½ x 7½” and reads on the side:

1240-757-9954 MAC F235
PERI. M4A1
W/ TELE M38A2
QTY. 1 EA. COND. 3
PKD. LOD. 10/52
INSP. J.E.E. 17521

There is some damage to the box as shown. The periscope itself is in fantastic condition. A great example, ready for further research and display.