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Canadian Scope 1943 No. 42 Mk 1 R.E.L. not No. 32 Mk 1
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Scope 1943 No. 42 Mk 1 R.E.L. not No. 32 Mk 1
Can anyone share some light on this No.42 Scope currently listed on Ebay.
I note that it has had both elevation and windage adjustments fitted. Is this a professional factory conversion or just something that "bubba" has fitted?
Canadian Scope 1943 No. 42 Mk 1 R.E.L. not No. 32 Mk 1 - eBay Field Gear, World War II 1939-1945, Militaria, Collectables. (end time 28-May-10 04:02:10 AEST)
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There has been random mention that some of these were experimentaly tried as a substitute while no 32s were coming, maybe this is one of those. I've seen those dials on some other brit artillary scope, maybe a 78 or ?
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....I've seen those dials on some other brit artillary scope, maybe a 78 or ?
You're right.
A "lash-up" is the term I believe.
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The scope is a standard 42 with a 78 turret section grafed to it. I cannot get a good look at how it is done, but the mathematics of the cross hairs do not work with the OG lens set up in the 42. A most interesting scope and the picture of the reticule is again most interesting as it is a 78 reticule. The #78 was used on the Carl Gustav anti tank launcher. Too bad I dumped all my #78 scopes or I would just pull one down and check the focal lengths and see if they can indeed be used downstream on the 42 scope. Anyone have a 78 they want to sell cheap as curious minds want to know. Plus, all I need is ONE MORE JOB !!!!! on the bench, as still trying to get some time to do the photo essay on the Israeli 32 done. Anyhow, if anyone has a #78 they want to part with I'm looking for one to try as I have a fair number of 42's and 53's around here.
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awww man I have been looking for one of those scopes.....I wish I had more money.... 
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I think the UK No78's had a different reticle pattern........... I'll have a look on Tuesday
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Off the old HD...ignore the aerial sticking up on the right side!
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I have a few more pics of the 78 turret section graft. Which the seller sent me this morning.
Looks quiet well done.
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He's just machined the No42 tube to accept the No78 turret assembly. In that the focal point of the No78 grat is at the identical focal point as the old No32/42/53 scope. Crikey, what a lot of work for what is just a ....er....., well, a nothing now really!
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Might be useful if you also change your rifle calibre to 84mm....
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