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    Special thanks to two helpful members on Milsurps - "stencollector" & "smle addict"

    "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 Canadianicon 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.

    Forum member "smle addict" noticed in a posting that I was sad to have had to trade off one of my Canadian made No. 15 Mk. I chests as part of the deal to get the C No. 67 Mk. I rifle scope. He has a Britishicon made No. 4 MK. I (T). Using my research database on the No. 4 (T) rifles, I had previously been able to alert and assist him when the rifle matching his scope set came on the market. He was able to purchase it. In gratitude, he offered to trade his Canadian No. 15 Mk. I chest to me in exchange for a British No. 15 Mk. I chest to go with his British made rifle. The chests have now each arrived at their destinations. Another win-win solution.
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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Seaforth72 View Post
    "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 Canadianicon 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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