Parker-Hale List No.138A – “Parker’s Tube” Foresight Element Holder Books East African Cold War military

East African Cold War military item associated with regional bush warfare use

stitched crown

a banner reads "THE WELCH

intended for wear on service dress uniforms

Parker-Hale List No.138A – “Parker’s Tube” Foresight Element Holder Books East African Cold War militaryAn original Parker Hale List No. 138A Foresight Element Holder, commonly referred to as the Parkers Tube Sight or Foresight Shade. Manufactured in Birmingham, England, by the renowned Parker Hale Ltd, this all metal precision made accessory was designed for use on target rifles and converted service rifles such as the SMLE Mk III (Short Magazine Lee Enfield) and later No. 4 Mk I (T and Mk II variants) during the interwar and post war target shooting