new member needing advise about model 1913 warner and swasey sight

[ecottrell]

I am a new member looking for advice. I recently acquired through an estate a telescopic musket sight. It is stamped Model of 1913 No. 2798 The Warner and Swasey Co. Cleveland Ohio USA Pat. Feb 3-06, May 22-06, Dec 5-08 (I think this is accurate, but the print is pretty small for these old eyes!) I find no number stamped in the dovetail. It comes with a leather case. The leather case is in fair condition at best. The sight has lost the rubber sight piece, but the rest of it appears to be in decent condition. All parts seem to work and the sight appears to be fairly clear. It does have two small specks in the field of vision, so I assume it needs to be cleaned. Now here is the deal, I am a hunter and gun guy, but I have no interest military weapons. That being said, I would like to sell this sight for a fair price. What do you guys suggest? Not sure what it is worth, so establishing a price is difficult at this point. Classifieds here? Auction? What site? I can/will post some pictures when I get a little time. Thanks for your help. Ernie

[Badger]

There's an example in the MKL...

The one below is for a Springfield 1903, but 500 were bought buy the Canadian government to mount on the Ross during WW1. Some did end up mounted on P14's at the start of WWII

Model 1913 Warner & Swasey Telescopic Musket Sights
c/w RIA M1908 Pattern Leather Carrying Case

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Model 1913 Warner & Swasey (lots more more pics ... click here)

This particular item also currently for sale in the WTS/WTB/WTT (Want to Sell, Buy or Trade) Forum

Note: Price is in Canadian Dollars

Regards,
Doug

[ecottrell]

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[Brian Dick]

I've got user handbooks like the one pictured by Badger available if in need.