would this be useful or just a cool toy?

[alexanderplatz]

I think the main reason I want one of these is that periscopes are cool. But could I make it useful too by being able to mount it on a small tripod and use it as a spotting scope?

German Hensolt mfg. MG42 tripod-type scope.
Will also work with the M53.
Periscope-type.
Range finding type reticle.

 

[Jim Watson]

Doesn't state magnification. I doubt it has enough to serve as a spotting scope.

 

[icebones]

yep next time the germans try to press foreward in the backyard trenches, ill be ready

have you seen the landwarrior system and the CornerShot weapons system?
like a new twist on an old school idea: aim your rifle, without being aimed at...