Replica/fake No32 telescopes

[flying pig]

Hey RP. I know pretty well nothing about this scope other than who it came from, and that his work came highly recommended from everyone I talked to up here. This one is a MkI copy. The only markings on it are the adjustments and that is it. Here's a couple quick shots...

[Roger Payne]

Oh Cheers FP. Sorry I didn't twig you were referring to one of the copies. Mind you I've never seen an unmarked copy before either. Are there others around?

ATB

[flying pig]

I believe there are but I'm not sure. Warren will know for sure. I bet he'd know the origins of these ones too.

[jimmieZ]

I have seen the unmarked reproductions as sold by SARCO - they have the sliding sun shade,
I have (and have used) the "other" manufacturer's scope - which has no sun shade and is marked as a MKII. This model was shown in earlier photos that are a part of this thread. I, too, noted the markings on the box received from Numrich were specifying Taiwan lineage. I have shot this setup using surplus ammo stripped from MG links. No problems to-date.

For sure, these third world copies are not remotely as well fitted as the HBM&CO and Kodak Ltd No.32 MKI scopes I posess. I also use a fake mount (also from Numrich) to afix a Weaver K3 scope that also has the post and crosshair reticle. The Weaver has nearly the same magnification factor as the No.32 scopes but is much lighter in weight. I have a couple of "spare" Weaver K3's I may put on the market in the near future.

I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed to flesh-out this treatise. I can confirm there is a marked difference between the SARCO and Numrich scopes. The Numrich offerring was made in Taiwan (and very clear optics) - mI do not knowwho makes the scope SARCO scope.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

This thread brings a question to my mind which I hope is not too stupid. If I can buy a Nikon Prostaff 3x9 with click adjustable windage and elevation for an AR-15 for less than $250 why cannot someone produce a reasonable facimilie of these scopes with the same quality as the modern Nikon for a similar price? Is it lack of market intrest (volume = low price)? My Nikons are very nice glass for the price.

[gsimmons]

It's a very small niche market compared to Nikon's market.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

It's a very small niche market compared to Nikon's market.

Thought that must be it. You confirmed my instincts.