Priscopic Prism Company Scope and Mounts.

[Sniper1944]

Hi all,

Have recently acquired this P.P.Co scope (it's my first of Great War vintage).





















As you can see, it's in excellent condition, still retains it's finish (apart from the polished brass components), is mechanically sound internally (with no fogging or delamination of the lenses) and still has its original P.P.Co SMLE mount.

First of all, I'm looking for a bit of history. I gather these were made between 1916 and 1918, also that its one of 4830 mounted to SMLE's. Is the 1837 number on the mount the scope serial number, with the numbers stamped onto the dovetail the original rifle serial number?

Secondly. One day (hopefully soon) I'd like to have this re-mounted onto an SMLE. Does anyone know where any engineering drawings of the mount base may exist so I could have one manufactured (or better yet does anyone do reproductions?)






Thanks

Paul.

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