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[gerry303ca]

I just acquired what appears to be a military item. It looks something like 2 45/70 cases (without rims) chained together with one a bit smaller than the other so it fits inside the other. The inside one has a slot cut near the end with a small mirror inside at an angle similar to one end of a periscope. I'm thinking it may be for examining a bore or chamber. It's marked Lauder Co. with 1916 under the name. It also has a Canadian broad arrow stamp. Has anyone seen one or know anything about them? Sorry, I can't seem to master posting photos but could e-mail some.

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[browningautorifle]

That's exactly what it is. If your description is accurate it is. They're early and scarce now so hold on to it.

[Alan de Enfield]

Something like this ?
Available with or without the 'handle'

[gerry303ca]

I was just talking to a collector friend who told me they are called bore reflectors or bore mirrors. I actually bought 2 of them. The one I described by Lauder Co./1916 has a steel chain (rusty). The other has a brass chain and on the end, C.F.B.C over 1916. Does anyone have any knowledge of the value of these items?

[Badger]

Sorry, I can't seem to master posting photos but could e-mail some.

Hi Gerry ...

If you email the pictures to me at badger@milsurps.com, I'd be happy to convert, host and post them for you in this thread...

Regards,
Doug

[Peter Laidler]

Value of an item.......... There's always two prices. Are you selling those or want to buy some more?

[gerry303ca]

Neither, I just like to know the value.

[Badger]

Well, Collectors Source (click here) is selling one for $45, but yours is Canadian marked so it might be worth more.

Bore viewers, Rifle - Collectors Source

Here's some more information on them …

Armourer's Tools - Bore viewers

Regards,
Doug

[gerry303ca]

Pictures .....

[Cottage Hill Bill]

While an appropriate accoutrement to any LE collection these little jems also have a practical use today. They will fit most military rifle chambers well enough to work. They will also fit most 30 caliber commercial chambers, especially anything based on the 30-06 and 308 cases. I always take one in my pocket to gun shows. They're easier and quicker to use to check a bore than most bore lights. I find the Vickers tool (the version with the handle) a bit easier to use in the field but both will work.