Unertl Scope

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03-20-2010, 10:51 AM
GUTS

Unertl Scope

I have been thinking of building an 03A4 clone and I bought this scope today. I know it isn't military but will it work? I don't know if I paid too much but then again I haven't seen too many in the box. I hope it's not a reproduction.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../03/96_5-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../03/96_4-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../03/96_3-1.jpg
03-20-2010, 10:55 AM
Chuckindenver

nice scope..original, but has nothing to do with an A4...
i have a nice Weaver 330C with rings id swap ya for it..
03-20-2010, 12:04 PM
jmoore

Kind of OK for the USMC '03 rifle, but only in a general "looks correct at 100yds" sort of way. Completely won't work w/ an '03a4.
03-20-2010, 01:11 PM
GUTS

Thanks guys, I was watching an auction and it came up, I had done no research but thought it looked right. I'll find another use for it. I looked a few different places and I found a few for sale without the box for about what I paid. I'll have to find out what year it's from and check my rifle collection for a match.
03-20-2010, 02:02 PM
EversonExhaust

yeah that wont work......I could use it though:D
03-20-2010, 02:34 PM
JGaynor

This fellow might be able to tell you exactly what you have (Unertl probably made a dozen or more models of target scope), when it was made and how much its worth.

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regards,

Jim
03-22-2010, 12:58 AM
Boom-Boom

Quote:

Originally Posted by GUTS

I have been thinking of building an 03A4 clone and I bought this scope today. I know it isn't military but will it work? I don't know if I paid too much but then again I haven't seen too many in the box. I hope it's not a reproduction.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../03/96_5-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../03/96_4-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../03/96_3-1.jpg

Here is what you are probably thinking about:

USMC M-1941 Unertl sniper rifle.

To be correct, you need to find a 1903A1 to first start.

I have an '03A1 mounted with a Lyman Super TargetSpot 12X.
It is amazing to see how these rifles can shoot.

Very nice scope that you have.

I have both, Unertl and Lyman, scopes in 12x. Superb pieces of optics.

A bit sensitive and cumbersome for rapid field use under combat situation, especially in Pacific/jungle conditions.

But, in Korea, where long shots were more frequent, this sniper system was much better than the '03A4 or the M1C or M1D.

BB
03-22-2010, 09:52 AM
Emri

What is.........

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom-Boom

I have an '03A1 mounted with a Lyman Super TargetSpot 12X.
It is amazing to see how these rifles can shoot.

I have both, Unertl and Lyman, scopes in 12x. Superb pieces of optics.

BB

.....an average retail price for scopes like you describe ?? I need a Winchester A5, but might put a Lyman or Unertl on to pass time till an A5 comes along. I see more Lymans than Unertls in the wooden cases.

Thanks,

Emri
03-23-2010, 11:00 AM
Boom-Boom

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emri

.....an average retail price for scopes like you describe ?? I need a Winchester A5, but might put a Lyman or Unertl on to pass time till an A5 comes along. I see more Lymans than Unertls in the wooden cases.

Thanks,

Emri

Prices are highly variable depending on specifics such as:

Magnification,
model,
condition,
desirabillity,

and.... how badly you need/want one.

Gun shows and e Bay are two good sources.

Roughly prices are starting at about $500 IMO.

BB
03-24-2010, 10:33 AM
GUTS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom-Boom

Here is what you are probably thinking about:

USMC M-1941 Unertl sniper rifle.

To be correct, you need to find a 1903A1 to first start.

I have an '03A1 mounted with a Lyman Super TargetSpot 12X.
It is amazing to see how these rifles can shoot.

Very nice scope that you have.

I have both, Unertl and Lyman, scopes in 12x. Superb pieces of optics.

A bit sensitive and cumbersome for rapid field use under combat situation, especially in Pacific/jungle conditions.

But, in Korea, where long shots were more frequent, this sniper system was much better than the '03A4 or the M1C or M1D.

BB

I would love to shoot one, I'm thinking it is a very accurate rifle. I have been shooting my M1D quite a bit lately and due to the 2.2x scope(and my 53 year old eyes), it is a tough rifle to master beyond 500 meters.