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5.2x power scope with 1 1/2" eye relief - Weight 2 1/4 lbs.
c/w M1908 Pattern Leather Carrying Case (Mfg in 1917 by RIA - Rock Island Arsenal)
For Sale - Model 1913 Warner & Swasey Telescopic Musket Sights
(Click PIC to Enlarge)
Model 1913 Warner & Swasey Sniper Scope
(44 picture virtual tour)
Observations:
Note: Pics of scope provided courtesy of MILSURPS.COM member ~Angel~.
The scope in the virtual tour is for a Springfield 1903, but 500 were bought buy the Canadian government to mount on the Ross during WW1. Some even ended up mounted on P14's at the start of WWII.
Check the Canada - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here) to view a 227 pic photo montage of a 1915 M10 Ross MkIII* Sniper Rifle (click here) mounted with the Canadian version of the Model 1913 Warner & Swasey Telescopic Musket Sight.
Collector's Comments and Feedback:
1. If you LOOK CLOSELY at the top right pic taken directly through the 5.2x power scope, you'll notice that the reticule has staggered vertical stadia lines for judging distance, placed in upper left quadrant of cross hairs, so they can span the height (5' 8") of an average man standing at a distance of 1,000 - 1,500 - 2,000 yards. It's interesting to note that in this period (1913-1918), the designers considered the average height of a man to be only 5' 8", while today the average male height has risen to approximately 5' 10". Apparently, we're all getting taller over the years, but not necessarily smarter. .......... (Feedback by "Badger")
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