Bausch and Lomb Rangefinders

The United States Navy made extensive use of Bausch and Lomb Rangefinders'.

Types Used

The American battleships mounted long base B&L rangefinders in turrets.

Frederic Dreyer noted that the American rangefinders, as used, were much preferable to British, and their ships used:

• 20 foot models in two gun turrets
• 25 foot models in three gun turrets, e.g., Pennsylvania
• 30 foot models in three gun turrets, e.g., New Mexico
• 38 foot models in three gun 16-in turrets

and wanted to inquire whether the British might obtain a 25 foot specimen for testing.

See Also

• Rangefinder
• Practical Value of Rangefinders