Produced by Winchester untill Winchester sold their scope division to Lyman in 1928. The scope was adopted by the USMC while the US Army went with the Warner & Swasey Telescopic Musket Sight M1908.

For a great detailed write up on the Winchester A5 scope in USMC service check out usmcweaponry.com.

Images



With US troops before and during WW1.



While not completely certain this French WW1 sniper probably has a Winchester A5 mounted to his Lebel.



With US Marines during WW2 on M1903 rifles.



Adds from 1935 (left) and 1936 (center and right). By this time Lyman owned the rights and production of the A5 scope.



Reticle (Winchester A5)






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