Original British Naval Telescope by F. Stoppani of London - Named to Capt. George Martin Russian Artillery it became the first aircraft

it became the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb

causing him to momentarily lose consciousness

(Original Commission certificate included)

LTD 1945" impressed in wood stock this also has it's very scarce stiff web and steel belt loop clip assembly so very rarely encountered

In 1912 at the insistence of King George V Nepal was issued with the latest P-1903 SMLE Rifles as carried by all British troops in World War One

Original British Naval Telescope by F. Stoppani of London - Named to Capt. George Martin Russian Artillery it became the first aircraftOriginal Item. Only one available. This early brass constructed two draw telescope has a fine wood covering to the barrel, and is definitely of top quality construction. It has a movable dust shield for the eyepiece lens, as well as a front dust cover on the sun shade that has a movable shield, so it is not necessary to remove the lens shield to use the telescope. The barrel nearest the eye piece is marked: F Stoppani, London, Day or Night. On pulling