eBay seller's description:
This extremely rare scope, serial No 527, is one of a very limited run. The books quote only 500 made!!! It was intended to be part of the Complete Equipment Schedule (CES) of the Enfield No 4T Sniping system and would have replaced the Scout Regiment Telescope.
Made at Research Enterprise Limited in
Canada
in 1944 it arrived too late for World War 2. Following the success of prototypes 500 or so of these superb equipments were manufactured to fill an order from the Canadian Army.
On offer today is only the telescope. The picture showing the scope on its correct stand is intended only to display the scope as it should be. The stand sadly belongs to a complete system of scope, scope case and stand which is no longer available for sale.
Telescope optics are in good condition. Construction is aluminum outer casing is green vinylite. The telescope is of single draw with an adjustable eyepiece and extending sun shade. Markings are:-
TELESCOPE OBSERVING, SNIPER’S CMK1 CGB 32 M.A 25/50
R.E.L. / CANADA. 1944 527-C (with a small broad arrow).
Further information on this piece of equipment can be found in a book about Canadian Sniping Equipment - Without Warning by Clive Law p.49. Also within
British Sniper – British & Commonwealth Sniping & Equipments by
Ian Skennerton p.189.
This item is relisted as I received buy it now offers on it which were over £200.00 including one from someone who does not trade on eBay and knows me.. Naturaly I did not wish to sell it at aucion for less than £200.00. My apology for any upset.
Canadian Sniper Scope rifle sniping telescope WW2 R.E.L (eBay)
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