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Image Not Available for The periscope rifle. By means of which one is able to fire from the interior of the trench without exposing the marksman
The periscope rifle. By means of which one is able to fire from the interior of the trench without exposing the marksman
Image Not Available for The periscope rifle. By means of which one is able to fire from the interior of the trench without exposing the marksman

The periscope rifle. By means of which one is able to fire from the interior of the trench without exposing the marksman

Creator The Central News Ltd
Date1914-1918
Mediumgelatin Silver Print
Dimensions25.5 x 20.3 cm
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2004
Category
    Object number2004/655.90
    LocationNot currently on display

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