The scope looks like a reproduction What do you guys think WWII 1943 British Canadian Enfield Rifle No 32 MK I Sniper Scope Case RARE | eBay Looks like they TRIED to make it look old .the scope that is
The scope looks like a reproduction What do you guys think WWII 1943 British Canadian Enfield Rifle No 32 MK I Sniper Scope Case RARE | eBay Looks like they TRIED to make it look old .the scope that is
Hi Paul,
Gonna have to beg to differ on this one. I think it's exactly what it says on the tin (if you'll forgive the expression), & I'd very much like it in my collection, but not for the kind of money it is going to make.
Incidentally, both I & a friend have examples of the same scope tin as in this example. Does anyone (JM, Lance, Warren, Paul, Surpmil, Peter????) know who WR/C was? I guess the /C could well indicate 'Canada'.
ATB
Thank goodness it's not #270.
And it is a Mk1A, not just a MkI.
Hey JM, if it had been 270 would you just of HAD to buy it?!?
ATB
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Originally Posted by Roger Payne
It's the one that goes with my LB. So, yes. Unless the price gets completely stupid, in which case sell the rifle to the scope buyer for an equally stupid price.
.......there's a certain logic to your argument that appeals to me!
Just sold US$4800 plus delivery. If not staying in USA the import duties will add significantly to the purchase price.
Auction information saved for posterity and future research ... ;)
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A guaranteed ORIGINAL and AUTHENTIC WWII 1943 Dated British Canadian Enfield Rifle No. 32 Mk I Telescope Scope, Mount, WITH the ORIGINAL Case and Leather Lens Cap cover. A very rare offering as is for the WWII Canadian Army Sniper. (See photos). Scope itself is in great original condition with outstanding lenses that function perfectly. No cracks or chips. Case is broad arrow marked and is marked "Case STG No. 8 Mk I WR/C 7/42." See photos for markings on the Scope. Case includes the original Leather Case Strap. Case is unit marked. Lens cap leather covers also is broad arrow marked. An absolutely fantastic all original rare WWII Canadian Enfield Rifle Sniper Scope, Mount, Case, and Leather Lens Cap. WWII Canadian Army Snipers had the reputation of being among the best in the world. Would make a great addition to the high end WWII collection. Modest reserve in relation to the value of this rare set. USA buyer to pay $19.99 shipping. Canada buyer to pay $34.99 shipping. International buyer to pay $69.99 shipping. Will only accept paypal. Please check out my other auctions.
On Jul-15-13 at 19:27:08 PDT, seller added the following information:
Also please note that the scope case is marked on the inside with the scope mount and scope numbers showing that this case is for this scope. A true correct original pair. Thanks and good luck.
Scope # 368-C SOLD on July 20, 2013 17:32:05 PDT
Winning bid: US $4,800.00 [ 23 bids ]
JM...... If I REALLY wanted 270 for my rifle, I'd go and get a clapped out lensless Mk1 cheap (well, certainly a LOT cheaper that the REL one being discussed here.....) plus an old equally clapped No42. Then I'd machine down the No42 tube so as to a) eliminate the original markings and b) bring the main tube to 1.000" diameter.
Then I'd graft the now clear/UNmarked No42 tube to the donor No32 as shown as a repair in recent articles.
THEN go to a good pantograph engraver locally and tell him to mark the new unmarked telescope tube with your new REL markings complete with 270 serial number. After all, that's what they did in 1944!
I appreciate that it ain't the real McCoy and maybe cheating a bit but so long as you are doing it for your own aesthetic reasons and not to sell on at a humungous profit, then what's the problem?
After all, people have been doing it with cars and other things for over 60 years AND doing it to cheat too!
Forgive me if I am missing something here but what is the point in producing a copy marked as the original just for aesthetic reasons the owner would still know it was not "right" and someone further down the line will eventually end up with an "all matching" set up that isn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
There is so much remarking going on on both repro and genuine items it is becoming very difficult for the ordinary collector to know what they are buying. As far as I am concerened any item that carries "false" markings should also be marked "repro" but that of course will never happen all the time big money can be made especially in the "sniper" field.
Simple.......... Just tell the engraver to mark it mark it 'repro' then!!!!! But it ain't a repro......, it's STILL the real McCoy with a different number. Over to you........
In the words of Muffer regarding another post, "this sort of caper is for those with far too much time on their hands"
Or alternatively, too many telescopes..........
I was browsing Ebay a few days ago, seen a R.E.L No 32 Mk 1 c/w mounts SN 138-C "All Original" it was a Buy Now" deal, had been listed for 2 hours, I bought it, should be here in a week or 3 LOL, will post pic's when I get it, if I do get it, all I need now is a LB Sniper Rifle to put it on, Assuming it's the real McCoy!!
I loaded the pics here - have a gander, confident it's the real thing, comments welcome, LB Sniper offered for sale - more so LOL
REL No 32 Mk 1 Photos by Tommy1957 | Photobucket