Looking to buy that No32 'scope.........

[Peter Laidler]

I would say that if you can really screw the price down due to them, then do so. You say that you cannot see the scratches or that they don't appear on the screen....... That's not what counts. What counts is the internal light scatter that these scratches cause

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[trias10]

Ok, thanks for that.

Another question: is it true that No 32 scopes are not atmospherically sealed at all, meaning that dust can get inside via the seams thus causing dirt to appear on the crosshairs over time?

[trias10]

Regarding the scratches on the front lens, I've just received some photos of them. This is my first time seeing them, but they appear to be quite...bad, at least from the perspective of a novice to No32 scopes.

Would very much appreciate the opinions of anyone more well-versed on the issue. Looking at the amount of scratches here, I have a hard time believing that these don't impact the sight picture, or devalue the scope for use in live fire training. But perhaps scratches like these are quite common on 70+ year old scopes?

[browningautorifle]

Love the Ithaca deerslayer in the backdrop...

[David TS]

Love the Ithaca deerslayer in the backdrop...

I spotted the shotgun, and at first glance thought 'that looks like an Ithaca'. Been on my wanted list for a while!

[browningautorifle]

Been on my wanted list for a while!

I've had several and have a thing for them. They're fast and reliable.

[Peter Laidler]

Wow.......... 109 forumers and non forumers have put a thanks up for this thread. Thatnks all....

[Peter Laidler]

That OG lens is beyond salvage. Some might tell you that you can polish the scratches out. Well, you can if it was a very fine scar but when you polish a scratch out you are degrading the curvature of the lens and therefore the focal point - and doubly so if the lens is a doublet! If I were you I would deduct the price of a No42 or 53 telescope from the price. You've then got a spare OG lens to use in your No32. Not exactly the same I hasten to add (oh no they're not.....) but as a starting point you could then have the telescope optically re set-up and be left with some valuable spares to boot.

[henry r]

With regards to using lense sets out of a no53 in a mk3. Were any/all of the no53s bloomed?

My no32 has 3 fractures around the edge of the occular lense, they are only around the outer edge but as it will eventually be restored and i just picked up a no53 it might worth while replacing the lenses at the same time.

The scope was converted to a no71 for tank use and painted silver but i have found traces of red and blue markings under the paint so i think it was bloomed and waterproofed.

Would fitting non bloomed lenses make a noticable difference to the quality of the sight picture?

Thanks.

[Peter Laidler]

Q1. I wouldn't have a clue
Q2. Factured lenses or chips around the outer edges are acceptable if a) they are in the outer 1/3rd. (But I say the outer 1/10th or so is acceptable) and b) if they are spotted in with matt black paint as this prevents refractive light scatter
Q3 ?
Q4 Bloomed... Questionable process and always has been. SAID to improve sighting in conditions of half light and poor visibility but this is a very subjective matter. In any case, the first couple of polishes will remove the blooming coating. Especially the way civvy shooters set about their optical instruments with dirty old rags and dishwasher powder.