Messerschmitt Bf109G-६ 19

Views of the Revi C/12D reflecting gunsight, which was standard equipment on models through the G-4, and on a few early G-6s. The illustration below shows an installation of the Revi C/12 D gunsight on the G-6 (1/32 scale). Compared to the Revi 16, this gunsight was much larger overall, had the light source within a tube, had a sliding glare filter with a covered storage area, and included a protective cushion for the pilot's head. Note the differences in color between the main gunsight and the pad.
The auxiliary gunsight was mounted on the right side. (private collection)

Messerschmitt Bf109G-६ 177

One of the best design points of the Revi 16 gunsight was its ability to be moved into a stored position during landing or other periods of non-use.
If one pulled the Revi 16 forward and then twisted it to the right, it could be pushed into the stored position shown in photo 17.
Because of this feature, the head cushion for the pilot, which was a standard feature on gunsights previous to this. was eliminated. The diagram below shows the Revi 16B as used in the G-6/G-14 (1/32 scale).

Messerschmitt Bf109G-६ 16

A view of the front reflecting giass with a forward glare filter lowered.

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A view from overhead with the night filter in place.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-६ 14

The reticle which appears in the gunsight. Unfortunately, it is not properly lined up.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-६ 10

Compared to previous models of reflecting gunsights manufactured by Germany, the Revi 16 was smaller and easier to mass-produce, and quickly became the standard for German gunsights for the second half of World War Two. Photo 10 shows the left side, while photo 11 is from straight ahead. Photo 12 is taken looking down on the gunsight, while photo 13 is of the right side. The small lever visible at the rear of the top of the gunsight is to adjust the brightness of the light. Photo 13 shows the gunsight with a forward glare filter lowered.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-६ 9

A fine view of the Revi 16B gunsight that was installed in the Bf 109 G-6/G-14. A few G-6s which were produced early mounted that the Revi C/12 reflecting gunsight which had been standard equipment through the G-4. However. nearly all early production G-6s which were delivered to actual units mounted that the Revi 16B. The reflecting glass. glare filter, precision-ground lens. and overall compact design of this unit testify to Germany's superb engineering and technological skills at the time. The small protruding piece of metal towards the right rear of the top of the gunsight is the rear sight portion of the aircraft's auxiliary gunsight. The front sight of the auxiliary gunsight is mounted on the frame of the reflecting glass at the right edge. It ís visible here as a small, upward- pointing piece of metal.