Special thanks to two helpful members on Milsurps - "stencollector" & "smle addict"
"stencollector" had been told of the recent discovery of a rare 1944 C No. 67 Mk. I rifle scope and he advised the owner that the rifles were even more rare than the scopes, as the Canadian Government reportedly had dismantled most of the 80L8xxx series Long Branch sniper rifles and scrapped the bodies. "stencollector" then told that owner that I had the correct 80L8xxx rifle and was looking for a C No. 67 MK. I scope. The scope is now in my collection and the former owner of the scope was able to complete his Long Branch 90L8xxx sniper set acquisition. A win-win solution.
Forum member "smle addict" noticed in a posting that I was sad to have had to trade off one of my Canadian made No. 15 Mk. I chests as part of the deal to get the C No. 67 Mk. I rifle scope. He has a British made No. 4 MK. I (T). Using my research database on the No. 4 (T) rifles, I had previously been able to alert and assist him when the rifle matching his scope set came on the market. He was able to purchase it. In gratitude, he offered to trade his Canadian No. 15 Mk. I chest to me in exchange for a British No. 15 Mk. I chest to go with his British made rifle. The chests have now each arrived at their destinations. Another win-win solution.
