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    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.


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    nice scope..original, but has nothing to do with an A4...
    i have a nice Weaver 330C with rings id swap ya for it..

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    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.
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    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.

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    yeah that wont work......I could use it though

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by GUTS View Post
    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.


    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.

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    What is.........

    Quote Originally Posted by Boom-Boom View Post

    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.

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    .....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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Emri View Post
    .....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.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boom-Boom View Post
    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.

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    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.

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