Royal Air Force reflector Gunsight, Type 1, Mark II as fitted to Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft, complete with its original wooden transit case.
Stores reference 8B/2361, 1940 dated. This classic Reflector Gun Sight was adopted for use in 1941 and used on various Spitfire variants including the Mk.IID, VB, VC, VI, VII & IX, the Sea Hurricane, Mosquito, Beaufighter, Tempest, Typhoon, 339E Buffalo and Lysander (gunner). It is complete with wiring loom/plug and bulb holder. The paintwork is good and has additional numbers 4405 painted to the centre section. The sight is fitted with original glass in good overall condition apart from some chipping/loss at the edges. The rubber cushion is complete and supple. The loom, plug and bulb holder are all complete/good but there is one small chip to the lip of the bulb holder. Clean and well marked data plate. No bulb fitted but the cross hairs of the sight can be illuminated with a torch - which is sold with the insight for this purpose. Contained in the original example contained in its original wooden transit case with corresponding stores reference paper label.
Condition. An excellent example type.
