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    Israeli No. 32 sniper scopes: need info from owners of Isreali 32 scopes

    I'm going to do a short treatise on the Israeli 32 scope and would like to talk to the owners of any of these scopes. I'm looking for markings and variations on the tubes as well as the scope cans. If you have one, I'd really appreciate any info you are willing to share. I have a small sample of 4 so far and really would like to tug on your coat tail on this one. The sister of the person who designed and built the scopes is still alive and was a wealth of info. She is in her late 80's; lives in Israel and is still sharp as a tack.
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    I have to say that I think their method of zeroing the drums is a much better idea than both of ours. Taken straight from the typical pre-war telescopes. The drawback with such a method is that you have to give the soldier a screwdriver to do it. And when you give a squaddie a screwdriver.................................

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    Thanks for the pictures, really appreciate it. Starting to put a bit of data together, but with such a limited production run it is difficult to get much info.
    The screw lock slipping plate adjustment is a good idea as Peter mentioned, but again: Troopies with screwdrivers is a scary thought. That is what bayonets were invented for. The lenses are proving very interesting as is the reticule and the scope assembly. You need 7 thumbs to assemble the Israeli scope. I have one apart right now and interesting is an understatement.
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    How about doing a sort of academic paper with photos on the Israeli scopes Warren? What does the hebrew writing on them say/indicate? Any ideas? Even today the glass cutters and lens grinders in Israel are all (?) from Polish stock/parentage.

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    from right to left:

    Directional telescope No. 1, Marker 2, [unknown abbreviation] 2028

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    one more

    Warren, I have a near complete one that is a bit differnt than the one I sent you. I will pull together the markings on it this weekend and then post them.

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    A bit more accurately:
    TELESCOPE AIMING No.1 MARK2 CATALOG NUMBER 2028

    *The second letter of the last acronym for "Cat. No." is a bit blurry.

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    Does anyone have an idea on how many of these scopes were made, number runs and variations? Any info would be of assistance.
    Warren, how did your info search go, can you help?

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    Actually info research has gone on quite well. An old acquaintance in the UKicon put me in touch with a party in Israel who actually went and talked to the inventor/makers sister, who is still alive. The old girl has a mind like a bear trap and was able to shed a lot of light on the scope and the inventor himself. She knew a lot of detail on the scope, manufacture and its use in the Israeli military. The inventor was the type of guy they should make movies about and his life story makes James Bond 007 look like a Sunday school teacher (international intrigue and all documented). A MAJOR international company we all know figures heavily in the story. All to come in a short treatise that I am working on. So much to do and so little time. Don't know how people die of boredom when they retire. I need a job to look forward to two days a week off. :-)##

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