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Special thanks to two helpful members on Milsurps - "stencollector" & "smle addict"
Colin MacGregor Stevens
https://www.captainstevens.com [B]Model 1918 scope ideally w P14 rings; LB Scout Sniper Rifle windmill sight & furniture; No. 4 Mk. I* 28L0844; any rifle with S/N ASE-xxxx ; No.32 Mk. I SN 1042.
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11-15-2017 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by
Seaforth72
"stencollector" had been told of the recent discovery of a rare 1944 C No. 67 Mk. I rifle scope and he advised the owner that the rifles were even more rare than the scopes, as the
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Government reportedly had dismantled most of the 80L8xxx series Long Branch sniper rifles and scrapped the bodies. "stencollector" then told that owner that I had the correct 80L8xxx rifle and was looking for a C No. 67 MK. I scope. The scope is now in my collection and the former owner of the scope was able to complete his Long Branch 90L8xxx sniper set acquisition. A win-win solution.
"stencollector" won big on this deal as well. The guy who found the scope actually took him out for a burger, fries and a coke as payment for brokering the deal. I have known this guy for about 20 years and this is indeed a first. My heart actually skipped a few beats.
He found that scope on kijiji at a price that I won't say.....suffice it to say that without free ads, it could well have ended up in the garbage bin. He used to be a mauser guy, but followed me into the world of Enfields. I really wish he hadn't. They guy is a blood hound, and leaves very little behind for poor sods like me.
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Colin, sounds great, but how can you dare to post this without a picture of your rifle with this scope to it!
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It's great when a plan comes together. Well done to all involved.
Now we need photos of the respective prizes!
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