30 - 06 Springfield - Sniper?

[jmoore]

Did you happen to notice the scope's S/N? That would help ID it. Also, the rings vary.

It's entirely possible it was "up-powered" at some point, that service was not uncommon in the fifties.

[Gnr527]

I spoke to the seller today. He said it wasnt an original service barrel or scope.

I might get the chance to have a look in a couple of weeks in which case I will report back - but - it seems like an awful lot of effort just to produce a fairly evident 'fake'.

John

[Gundog 64]

John,
I do not believe that the original Unertl scopes were ever stamped with the word "sniper" anywhere on them. I could be wrong but have seen one original and it was not stamped "sniper" just USMC.

John

[JGaynor]

John,
I do not believe that the original Unertl scopes were ever stamped with the word "sniper" anywhere on them. I could be wrong but have seen one original and it was not stamped "sniper" just USMC.

John

The originals were marked as follows:

J. Unertl
USMC-Sniper
NNNN

While i can't vouch for the authenticity of the scopes in the photographs the markings are consistent with published references. What should not be seen on the the WW2 vintage USMC sniper scope is the Unertl logo consisting of a lens element or prism.

The particular model of Unertl scope used by the USMC was the 1.25" Combination Target. The humpers seem content to put "any old long skinny target scope" on their wares.

Regards,

Jim