[ARCHIVED THREAD] - M1 Aiming Device

Posted: 2/4/2006 12:06:17 AM EDT

Saw this on E-bay and couldn't figure out what it is. What is this?
cgi.ebay.com/M1-Garand-Aiming-Device_W0QQitemZ6601766117QQcategoryZ4721QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Posted: 2/4/2006 5:34:10 AM EDT

[#1]

While the recruit was in his shooting position, the instructor would attach this device to the rear sight. The instructor could then see the recruits sight picture. Some kind of prizm devise?
Someone with actual experiance could explain it better.

Posted: 2/4/2006 7:55:49 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
While the recruit was in his shooting position, the instructor would attach this device to the rear sight. The instructor could then see the recruits sight picture. Some kind of prizm devise?
Someone with actual experiance could explain it better.

That's spot-on. Generally used for guys having problems, and therefore getting some individual remedial attention.

Posted: 2/5/2006 8:47:06 PM EDT

[#3]

Better picture of one:

Posted: 2/6/2006 11:40:33 AM EDT

[#4]

Wow, that really....neat!

Posted: 2/6/2006 12:14:17 PM EDT

[#5]

Thanks, that is a much better picture than was posted.

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