Looking for Aldis 1916 scope photographic strip down

[paulseamus]

I am searching for a photographic strip down of a 1916 Aldis scope.

I have a 1916 scope, Serial 70423, that appears to be a Mk1 or 2. Attached pics are from the sellers listing.

Gratiicle is intact. Elevation adjusts. Elevation turret locking screw is missing. Scope body was lightly rusted but has cleaned up well. Only very minor pitting. Optics are in good condition but need a clean.

Using "Advanced Search" I found a 2009 post, by Simon, offering to produce a photographic strip down on PP Co, Aldis and 1918 scopes. Where they produced and published? Am I just looking in all the wrong spots/not using advanced search correctly.

I am also seeking assistance to locate a locking screw for the elevation turret and a good set of repo mounts for an SMLE.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Paul

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[Son]

Paul. PM incoming

[RJW NZ]

On this page there's a link at 'british sniper scopes' I think the link has changed but it could still be trackable with a google search....

Snipers | The Lee Enfield Rifle

[Simon]

I did do one for the Aldis but my computer hard drive has crached since then and I think its among the files that were lost. I'll try a search and see if it turns up.

Cheers,

Simon.

Well that's surprised me I didn't hold out much hope of finding it but a quick search for "Aldis" on the recovered files and it was the first hit, hope it helps?

TTFN,

Simon.

[paulseamus]

Thank you Gentlemen for you posts.

Paul

[Bindi2]

I did do one for the Aldis but my computer hard drive has crached since then and I think its among the files that were lost. I'll try a search and see if it turns up.

Cheers,

Simon.

Well that's surprised me I didn't hold out much hope of finding it but a quick search for "Aldis" on the recovered files and it was the first hit, hope it helps?

TTFN,

Simon.

Thanks for that Simon just what the doc ordered. Now can you do it blind folded. (Sorry my warped sense of Humour) I haved saved that file as i have one.

[Surpmil]

If the reticule is dusty just slosh it carefully around in a small jar of Isopropynol and then examine with a loupe until you've got the dust off. Contact of any kind with even the finest brush is not advisable. Ultrasonic is ideal if you have one.

I wouldn't take it out of the "reticule carriage" either, as it then becomes even more vulnerable to accidental damage.

[paulseamus]

Attached are updated pictures of my Aldis scope.

Thank you to Valleysniper for his invaluable assistance in sourcing both a locking screw and graduated dial.

Paul

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