Auction Mystery: Is that an M1C Sniper???

[jond41403]

I agree...for display maybe. But if I use it I'm not sure I want to be jarring around a $700 (and 70 year old) scope!

No I definitely wouldn't use an original scope to shoot with. I have heard horror stories of people doing just that and the glue between the lenses giving way and making little lines and crack looking things in your scopes glass.the 70 year old glue used on the lenses can't handle the recoil now

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[jond41403]

Sorry, I may have confused the Scopes, the lenses and glue issue can happen sometimes with the Pu scopes on mosins. I'm not sure if the same issue can occur with the Scopes used on M1c's. If I had an original scope though I don't think I would be shooting with it installed on the rifle even though some people have/do at the CMP shoots?

[Ernest T]

How are the reproduction M82 scopes by Hi-Lux?
Looks like an original is going to be in the $700 range on the cheap end. A reproduction is about $350.
Any thoughts?

I've got a Hi Lux M82 replica on my replica M1C and I'd say it is a very nice scope. Optics are clear and it has been fine through a lot of shooting. I also have a real M82 scope waiting to go on a real M1C when I can afford one. The Hi Lux scope looks and functions very much like the real M82. Real M82 scopes are selling for $1400 plus these days. There is a guy on Gunbroker that is selling a couple of M82 scopes right now. He also has a B-prefix Lyman Alaskan for sale, which would also be appropriate for your rifle. I think he wants around $550 for the Lyman, and much more for the real M82s. Some guys also put M84 scopes on their M1Cs, but I think the M82s are more appropriate for a C and the M84 more appropriate for a D. The M84 scopes are less expensive, but still in the $700 plus range.

If you get a Hi Lux, there is also a guy on Gunbroker that sells reproduction rubber eye-cups for $30 that really make it look authentic. These are made from the original molds, so you can't really tell them from the originals down to the drawing number. I put one on my Hi Lux scope.

Here are a couple of photos of my Hi Lux on my replica M1C:



Looks like you scored a great deal on that rifle! If you decide to sell it, keep me in mind.

[rcathey]

Ernest,

Thanks very much for the thorough reply! Lots of good information there.

As I stated, I do have a few bids in on some original scopes so I’ll wait to see how that goes. But I’m definitely leaning toward to the Hi-Lux for actual use.
Just need to get a cheek pad after that and I’ll be ready to make some noise.

Edit to add: the deals are out there! That’s the most fun part of this hobby. It’s literally like uncovering buried treasure.

[rcathey]

Got it.
But we’re definitely on the same page. Since I’m very unlikely to sell it, I think I’ll just go with the repro. I’ve read good things and I don’t need to impress anybody...I know the rifle is genuine and that’s what matters!

[cplstevennorton]

Bob, notice the Punch mark on the receiver ring and the 2/55 barrel date.

For the op any chance you would be willing to remove the handguard? There should be an A at the 12 o'clock position on the top of the barrel just forward of the receiver.

[rcathey]

For the op any chance you would be willing to remove the handguard? There should be an A at the 12 o'clock position on the top of the barrel just forward of the receiver.

Of course! I’ll get around to that tomorrow and let you know.
What does that signify?

[cplstevennorton]

Of course! I’ll get around to that tomorrow and let you know.
What does that signify?

We don't know, but I bet money it will have an A on it. lol

[rcathey]

We don't know, but I bet money it will have an A on it. lol

Haha, alright then. I’ll be happy to confirm that for ya!

[rcathey]

Confirmed. There’s an A stamped right where you said there’d be.