Original Japanese WWII Nikko 8 x 6 Small Artillery Periscope Rabbit Ear Optics VHS They were both "Tail Draggers"

They were both "Tail Draggers" but the 46 had fully retractable gear while the 47 only eased the main gear up partially in the engine nacelles and the tail wheel always was out

For use with No

The bolt handle serves as the only locking lug for the action

and along with the miquelet lock and doglock are predecessors of the flintlock mechanism

The blade ricasso is maker marked:

Original Japanese WWII Nikko 8 x 6 Small Artillery Periscope Rabbit Ear Optics VHS They were both "Tail Draggers"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine WWII Japanese Nikko Artillery Periscope. Marked 8 x 6 and NIKKO with excellent optics and adjustable height original tripod. These is a small desktop sized optic that was used by Imperial Japanese Army Officers for Artillery sight and range purposes. Large examples were used in the trench to peak over the top without the observer losing their head. Comes complete with carry case that is nicely