Help me identify strange and perculiar

[jeep78]

hmm, do you have any pictures of an assembled device?

No, but I recognize the sear assembly and where it is located and how it would work. These devices made use of otherwise, standard issue rifles.

 

[Hayata]

I tried googling it...no luck.

 

[cr107]

Google image search of "WW1 Periscope gun" gives you somewhat of an Idea. If you have Facebook, shoot Ian a message over at Forgotten Weapons. Surely he will know something.

 

[FrogMan]

No, but I recognize the sear assembly and where it is located and how it would work. These devices made use of otherwise, standard issue rifles.

cool, any idea what model Mauser? I have a German k98, and a Turk 1936 to play with.

 

[FrogMan]

Google image search of "WW1 Periscope gun" gives you somewhat of an Idea. If you have Facebook, shoot Ian a message over at Forgotten Weapons. Surely he will know something.

I suspect Ian has seen this as he did some videos from the auction I bought this at, I may still shoot him a message though.

 

[FrogMan]

sure looks like part of a periscope rifle

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/wwi-german-periscope-gun-24178-c-6b7458697f

Found the the listing on the actual auction site and still think its the same exact device https://centurionauctions.hibid.com/lot/33753914/wwi-german-periscope-gun?cpage=2&ipp=100
not much additional info to be found there though

 

[FrogMan]

No, but I recognize the sear assembly and where it is located and how it would work. These devices made use of otherwise, standard issue rifles.

This was a good theory but I dont think any part of the bolt will fit without major modifications, here is a pic with my Turck mauser bolt. also a couple of videos of the business end

Actuating trigger.

The other lever.

 

[jeep78]

It may not be German, so not a fit to a Mauser.

 

[jeep78]

Will a 30-06 case fit in the end of the periscope? Maybe just the bottom inch of a case?

If so, here is your mirror

 

[FrogMan]

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Will a 30-06 case fit in the end of the periscope? Maybe just the bottom inch of a case?

If so, here is your mirror

I wouldn't say its a fit it completely swallows the round with room to spare, also id expect the mirror to be at a 45 degree ish angle not a 90