WW1 Night Sights: Gewehr 98 and SMLE
This video from Forgotten Weapons showcases the rare and fascinating detachable WW1 night sights fitted to a German Gewehr 98 and a British SMLE rifle. Introduced in 1916 by Germany, Britain, and France, these luminous sights were a significant technological advancement for nighttime operations during the Great War. The video also briefly mentions a metal muzzle cover device present on the SMLE. It offers a historical and technical look at these early night-fighting firearm accessories.














