Protective Devices MFG CO M3 Infrared sniper Scope

Make: Protective Devices MFG CO Model: M3 Infrared sniper Scope Serial # 20,000 Volts Condition: Very Good Developed during WW2, the M3 was named a "sniper scope" in official nomenclature to obscure its true function as an early infra-red night scope, capable of spotting targets at over 100 yards and detecting other IR-sources up to a mile away. Mounted on an M1 semi-automatic carbine, the scope could be used by night sentries to detect incoming sneak attacks, and direct outbound machine gun and rifle fire with tracer rounds. The scope measures 16 inches long with a Army Corps of Engineers/American Optical Company markings on a sticker on the back of the infrared circle. In a green painted hardwood case with white stenciled "U.S./SNIPERSCOPE/INFRARED/SET NO.1, 20000 VOLTS" on top of the lid 2 power sources/ batteries. Box contains spare tools, handheld mount and the very rare manual for it., Amazing museum quality example, 1 of only about 20,000 units produced. Please see the Photos!