Hello folks i need help identify a scope

[SKYHOOKDUTCH]

Hi folks I am just stopping through to get help on verifing a scope I recieved from a family member. It has numbers all over the scope the main ones I reconize are( TEL STG. No32 MK.III ) under that is (O.S. 2039 A) and under that is ( AK&S No 22595 ) AND UNDER THAT .......1945.

The scope is in a metal box that the scope mount screws into. the box says (CASE,STG.TEL No8 MARK.l B.E LTD 1941. INSIDE IS A LABEL UNDER THE LID HAND WRITEN ON HOW TO ADJUST THE POSTION OF THE GRADUATED SCALE RINGS ON L1a1 teles.

The scope has a leather strap with 2 leather caps to cover the opticals.






Any idea what the value would be. It weighs a ton and the optics are crisp. This may go up forsale................

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[Longshaor]

Just re-read your post, is the "TEL STG. No32 MK.III" crossed through? I'm curious as the Mk III was used as the basis for the Telescope, Straight Sighting L1A1, which is what the instructions under the lid refer to. Any chance you can add some photos of the markings?

[newbieDAN]

Wasn't the L1A1 scope calibrated to the 7.62Nato catridge, whilst the MkIII for the ThreeOh
if so is a scope off a L42A1?

Either that or you have the scope tin off an L42A1 and the scope off a No.4T....both are are quiter valuable.

1971 L42A1 Enfield Sniper Rifle

The No. 32 scope was refurbished and the elevation drum modified for the ballistic characteristics of the 7.62mm cartridge. The modified version was re-named the "Telescope, Straight Sighting, L1A1"

[smellie]

If it is stamped as Number 32 Mark III, it should be a telescope for the Number 4 Mark 1(T) British Commonwealth sniping rifle off WW2 and Korea fame.

Somebody gave you a VERY nice gift. Thank them sincerely.

BTW, I notice the very low post number: welcome aboard!
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[RJW NZ]

Welcome to the forum, you've picked a great way to start...

Awesome gift, a bit rare and worth money. Your scope is from a Lee Enfield No4 T sniper rifle, they sell on ebay about once a month between 1-2 thousand usa, sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. With the mount and the tin they have sold for $2500. The odd thing is that a whole rifle with scope and tin will sell for the same amount, go figure. Go look on gunbroker.com under enfield, and then enfield sniper rifle, to see what they look like and sell for..
They do develop aging problems over time that should be repaired by a professional, so the sales prices are not automatic. Are the lenses clear to look through, with no mouldy or opaque areas, cracks or chips, and do the adjusting knobs move with a clicking feel? If they are still and don't want to move absolutely don't force them as it will break stuff inside. There are repair services available of needed and folks here can point you the right direction.


My suggestion? If it was a gift that connects you to history, such as a family member who served in WW2, don't sell it, you can never replace that stuff, instead go find a Lee Enfield that it fits onto that is missing its scope and get down to experiencing a bit of history for yourself at the target range with one of the finest sniper rifles ever made.

PM me if you like to ask any other questions.


Peter, lol, you're 100% right, I retuned the sentence better.

[Peter Laidler]

I wouldn't quite agree that they cost a great deal to repair RJW. Providing that they only need small sundries like screws, grease and seals etc. during the repair they can be done quite cheaply and well under £100 is the norm in my limited experience. What they cost in Oz or the USA/Canada is another matter.

But whatever you do or don't do Hooks, if it's tight or gummed up DON'T FORCE ANYTHING!

[SKYHOOKDUTCH]

I'll get some more pictures up tonight, but yes the couple numbers including the no32 mklll look like they were crossed out, but very legiable. No one in my family has ties to it, my father picked up the scope and he believes somewere he has the wooden crate that the rifle would had been in. Still haven cleaned ou the top of the old barn. He told me to do as I please as he gave all his guns and ammo to my siblings and me, he retired and my mother is next week. They sold their place and going to travel!

[Beerhunter]

my father picked up the scope and he believes somewere he has the wooden crate that the rifle would had been in.

They are also sought after so get looking for that "somewhere"!

It sounds to me as though one of the siblings may have the rifle that this stuff pertains to. In which case, I'd try to reunite everything.

[SKYHOOKDUTCH]

No one has the rifle my father said he never had it. These were barn finds from a demolition/ clearing job in the late 80's

[husk]

No one has the rifle my father said he never had it. These were barn finds from a demolition/ clearing job in the late 80's

These L1A1 scopes, along with the rifle they are attached to, didn't arrive on US shores until 1994 when they were released from British MoD stores and sold on the surplus market.