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No 32 - No 71 MKI Sight
Greetings,
Do any of you gentlemen have any information about the telescopic sight shown in this photo?
Attachment 1417
Note that the original "No 32 Mk 3" has been struck out and the scope is marked "No 71 MK 1".
The scope and rifle belong to a friend of mine. The rifle is an EAL .303. Years ago he mounted the scope on the rifle thinking that the rifle was just another sporter - I believe he told me he paid $16 for the rifle!
The scope was covered in white paint when he got it. It has a rather strange reticule that puts me in mind of something suitable for a recoilless rifle or rocket launcher. Unfortunately I did not take a photo of the view thru the scope.
Any info would be appreciated!
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01-23-2008 11:22 AM
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71 scope..
The 71 scope can be converted back to 32 specs, without too much trouble. It does require some modification, but nothing that cannot be handled. I presume it has the spiderweb reticle in it now. If not, it has probably been converted back to a 32.
Drop me a private email, if you would.
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Telescope Specs?
Originally Posted by
wheaty
The 71 scope can be converted back to 32 specs, without too much trouble. It does require some modification, but nothing that cannot be handled. I presume it has the spiderweb reticle in it now. If not, it has probably been converted back to a 32.
Drop me a private email, if you would.
Cheers,
Hi, can you explain to me the differences between specs related to the British
telescopes? For the numerical models, does the conversion mean not only the reticle but the size of the mounting?
Thanks 
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If I had to guess I'd say it IS the one discussed.
Came with a DCRA conversion? 
10BA cheesehead screw, never seen one before. A lot easier to get out than a grub screw; unless someone breaks the head off. 
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That looks a lot better!
I saw the rifle and scope advertised on PEI, that's the extent of my knowledge.
Re-conversion to No.32 Mk.3 spec is possible.
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”
Edward Bernays, 1928
Much changes, much remains the same.
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I have converted a few of them back to No.32 Mk.3 status, including removing the extraneous engraving.
I will see if I can find a photo of the last one I did.
The 71 sight was for the Auzzie Wombat AT gun.
I also have the correct screws for the scope as well.
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Yeandle31
I do not know what the paint is, but it is a real SOB to remove!!!
You did well.
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I'm not sure about the Australian connection Warren. Not when I was in Australia they weren't. And where did that get them from? And why the silver. Silver painter kit is usually associated with tank and AFV turrets
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