Steel Telescope Case "STG TEL No.8"

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Confirmed by an expert, that this is an early example of a markI case, and the leather strap is original.

Went a little overboard with the oil, and pecards, but neither will hurt the item. Still amazed at how nice the leather strap feels, for being over a hundred years old.

After cleaning, I noticed some new markings:
B or 8 on the side loops
Arrow with "168" or "166" under the "RIFLE"

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