M13 Instrument Light for M1 Panoramic Telescope
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M13 Instrument Light for M1 Panoramic Telescope
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Product Description:
Available now on Ordnance.com: the M13 Instrument Light, a rare and original U.S. military accessory designed to provide nighttime illumination for the M1 Panoramic Telescope and Telescope Mount M3. This genuine WWII-era item is an essential component for collectors and restorers of historical U.S. artillery fire control equipment.
The M13 is a self-contained, battery-powered instrument light powered by two standard dry-cell flashlight batteries (3V). It consists of a rugged metal case for holding the batteries, mounting clamps, a control switch, and a flexible finger light that can be directed exactly where needed. When not in use, the finger light clips neatly to the side of the unit.
Key Features:
- Authentic M13 Instrument Light, U.S. Army issue
- Designed for use with:
- Panoramic Telescope M1 (fire direction optics for 75mm, 105mm, 155mm howitzers)
- Telescope Mount M3
- Battery powered (2x flashlight cells – 3V total not included)
- Standard 3V lamp (not included)
- Includes flexible directional finger light with clip
- Original finish and construction – perfect for WWII restoration projects
- Rare and hard-to-find item for collectors
- Sold as-is – condition varies, see photos for details
Historical Context:
The Panoramic Telescope M1 was a critical aiming device used by U.S. artillery crews from WWII through the early Cold War. The M13 instrument light enabled artillerymen to operate their aiming optics in low-light or night conditions, ensuring accurate indirect fire support. Both the telescope and mount featured graduated scales that required illumination to function properly at night. The M13 was fielded in conjunction with the Telescope Mount M3, a standard mounting interface used across various artillery platforms.
Perfect For:
- Restoration of WWII and Korean War-era artillery equipment
- Military collectors seeking rare fire-control accessories
- Museum-quality displays or educational exhibits
- Reenactors and historical artillery hobbyists
Approx length 4", Approx width 3", Approx height 1.5", Approx weight 1lbs.
Pictures are stock images of our inventory. Unless otherwise noted, you will not be receiving the exact item shown in the pictures. The pictures are representative of the item's general condition. The item you receive might be slightly better, or worse, condition than was shown in the pictures.
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