SCOPES looking for Rifles

[Lee Enfield]

Looking for REL 312-C. Preferably in the original Long Branch rings...

312-C Should be either a No32MkI or No32MkIA

At this point I would have an REL scope & rings to trade

looking for Scopes:

No32
10438
11247
24687
25453
25829

No32TP
4358s

VZ54/57 looking for scope with mount rifle serial # P1939

to trade:
No32
15015
20213
24511
26146
28031

No32TP
4650s

REL No32MkI
175-C

Will trade for REL No32MkI, REL C.No32MkIA or REL C.No32Mk4 scope in LB rings if you have the rifle originally numbered to the 175-C scope.

VZ54/57 Scope with mount serial # P1804

Information

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[WW2GURU]

I have scope 10593 hbmc and looking for 24054

Sold this scope on a mismatch rifle a few years ago. Still have the buyers name

[wats6831]

I just found what I believe is a first production run No 32 Mk 1 HCM Co REG 3958 with original rings and JG mount. The scope is in good condition with original finish but the brass is showing in places.

I would love to find the rifle for this scope or ANY matching parts. Please feel free to PM me if you have any comments about this scope. I believe it's a VERY rare first production run from the original first contract awarded to HCM circa 1941.

No 32 Scope pictures by wats6831 - Photobucket

[Surpmil]

Nice find Wats6831. It's not my impression that an HBM scope from the 3000 range is that unusual. I had several in the past, including one numbered 3057, which was a bit unique in that it was dated 1941 in the engraved markings. That was apparently dropped for "security" reasons shortly after.

The reason there are so many MkI scopes around is that there was a post-war refurbishment program that replaced perhaps most of them with later types. I was told by a now deceased surplus dealer in the UK who specialized in optics in a very big way, that his firm had bought about 5000 MkI scopes from the MoD during the 1950s and used to sell them for £5.00 each in the case with the mounts. Mind you, £5 was about an average week's wage in 1950 and it hadn't changed much by 1960 from what I've read!

[wats6831]

Nice find Wats6831. It's not my impression that an HBM scope from the 3000 range is that unusual. I had several in the past, including one numbered 3057, which was a bit unique in that it was dated 1941 in the engraved markings. That was apparently dropped for "security" reasons shortly after.

The reason there are so many MkI scopes around is that there was a post-war refurbishment program that replaced perhaps most of them with later types. I was told by a now deceased surplus dealer in the UK who specialized in optics in a very big way, that his firm had bought about 5000 MkI scopes from the MoD during the 1950s and used to sell them for £5.00 each in the case with the mounts. Mind you, £5 was about an average week's wage in 1950 and it hadn't changed much by 1960 from what I've read!

Thanks for the information. Considering reproductions of these scopes are going for several hundred USD. Especially considering it was made during the first production run, and no more than 4,000 of these can be existence. I had thought that "early" scopes had an added meaning but sounds like not. From what I can tell these are starting to bring quite a premium. Thanks again.

[Surpmil]

No32 MkI William Watson No.1809 seen. This would have been fitted to a trials No.4 originally I believe.

[paulseamus]

Searching for scope 20211 to fit rifle H38302

I have the following to trade.

WW 2707 Mk1
KL 6066 Mk1
HBM 10659 Mk2
HBM 10930 MK2

All of the above have been refurbished by Peter Laidler via Fultons

Paul

[Damian]

I have
Scope HBM No. 32 Mk 1 4099
Also mount with AK 9068

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[snipershot1944]

Scope REL 12-C with bracket looking for rifle 90l8136. And of course I'm looking for a Canadian scope case too.

[snipershot1944]

Have scope and mount looking for rifle B30544. Scope is 11114.