Original British Victorian Officer's Leather Clad Telescope by Ross of London U.S. Army as later popularized by Shaka

as later popularized by Shaka Zulu

Shortened number 936 is found on the back of the bolt

this cap had stiffeners -- a support piece behind the cap device and a wire around the inside top perimeter to maintain the cap's round shape

the War Department desired to standardize and decided to select a single manufacturer to supply them with the next order for 16

It is equipped with a removable carrying handle and Picatinny rail for mounting optics and other ancillary devices

Original British Victorian Officer's Leather Clad Telescope by Ross of London U.S. Army as later popularized by ShakaOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating to the late Victorian era of 1880 1900, this is a very fine example of a typical leather covered telescope, ideal for a Saddle bag purchased by a British Officer. This telescope would have accompanied him on the Campaigns of the era: the Zulu war in South Africa, the Nile wars in Egypt and the continual struggle Great Britain had with India. The telescope measures 17 1 2" when fully closed, extending with a