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No 32 Mk 1, KL 7668
I have yet an other Kershaw, a Mk I, 7668 in good condition, clear lens and free adjustments, but is missing a couple of screws
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06-12-2012 12:37 AM
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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
Last edited by Lee Enfield; 08-24-2012 at 01:04 PM.
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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
Last edited by WW2GURU; 04-07-2021 at 10:06 AM.
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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
Last edited by wats6831; 11-13-2012 at 01:13 PM.
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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!
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Originally Posted by
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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.
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No32 MkI William Watson No.1809 seen. This would have been fitted to a trials No.4 originally I believe.
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”
Edward Bernays, 1928
Much changes, much remains the same.
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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
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I have
Scope HBM No. 32 Mk 1 4099
Also mount with AK 9068
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Scope REL 12-C with bracket looking for rifle 90l8136. And of course I'm looking for a Canadian scope case too.