They're here! Reproduction No32 scopes.

[Bearclaw]

I would buy one, just because it has to be just as good as a weaver and looks a lot better. I just have to find someone who will ship to Australia, as the $100 USD export rule stops Numrich to sell to me. (You would think with the way the US economy is the government would be happy for any sale that would help a business)
I would have to say anyone serious about collecting would spot it as a repoduction, but I can see the point that other members are veiwing.

Myles

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[newbieDAN]

Myles,

a "group buy" maybe if we can get someone to help us Aussies out?

[xa-coupe]

I will be in. Finding a weaver that has the correct recticle that's not too expensive and will send to Aus is proving to be tough. For all the effort I may as well pony up extra for a repro.

[Peter Laidler]

Regarding posting one of these to Oz. Am I missing something..........? Don't you just put it into a jiffy bag, declare it for what it is and post it? Surely if the retailer won't do it, just ask someone else to buy it off the retailer for you then send it on...........

It can't be THAT difficult. I've just sent an L96 chest stuffed with a few other odds and sods to Oz. Customs opened it, binned the spare bolt that I'd accidentally left in there, got the customs duty paid and within 2 weeks it was there! A telescope should be a doss unless I've missed something....

[Bearclaw]

Peter, you would think it is that simple. Numrich won't send anything over $100 USD internationally. Some US rule, that has been imposed. Other places won't ship also. I can't buy and ship to friends over there also as the billing address has to be same as the credit card address. Bugger if I know why it is so hard, for something so simple.

Myles

[Alan de Enfield]

Whilst it wont affect these scopes :

As I understand it (in the USA) any scope with more than 4x magnification is classed as 'military' and is not allowed to be either imported or exported.

Another example of 'closing the borders' I think.

[JGaynor]

Whilst it wont affect these scopes :

As I understand it (in the USA) any scope with more than 4x magnification is classed as 'military' and is not allowed to be either imported or exported.

Another example of 'closing the borders' I think.

This can't be true. Most of the scopes sold in the USA have been imported from somewhere. I believe even some of the remaining US manufacturers get their lens sets from overseas.

Perhaps with a little research the real source of these scopes could be identified and you could 'cut out the middleman".

Regards,

Jim

[Alan de Enfield]

This can't be true. Most of the scopes sold in the USA have been imported from somewhere. I believe even some of the remaining US manufacturers get their lens sets from overseas.

Perhaps with a little research the real source of these scopes could be identified and you could 'cut out the middleman".

Regards,

Jim

You can get 'anything' with a licence - as an un-licenced 'individual' you cannot import/export a 4X + scope.
I'd sold a scope on ebay (to a US buyer) when the problems arose - easily got around of course as it became a "telescope" and not a "telescopic sight"

Below is an example of restrictions listed by a UK gunshop for shipping to the USA :

NeRESTRICTIONS
We cannot send any air rifles or air pistols to USA
WE CANNOT SEND SILENCERS TO ANY US STATE
We cannot send scopes over 4x mag, bipods or silencers to USA
We can send all other accessories
DELIVERY METHOD
Parcels over 2kg - TNT
Parcels over 60cm length - TNT
Parcel less than 2kg - International Signed For post

[Hal O'Peridol]

Well, I ordered one of these scopes this morning. Will be interesting to see it in hand. I would guess from the quality of the optics that Warren reported, that the scope is probably made in the former USSR somewhere, probably the Ukraine.

[Surpmil]

Hope they made the adjusting tools to go with them!