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    On the Purdey examples I have it is only the company name which is engraved onto the ring and the rifle serial number is engraved on the tube.

    The only real way to determine which mounts were originally installed is by the spacing of the rings and seller (who posts on here) believes it to be from a Purdey rifle.

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    Aldis scope any info is appreciated

    Hey guys I’ve got an Aldis Brothers Birmingham scope serial number 161675 any info you have I’ll put some pictures of the scope to know exactly what it is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smerdon42 View Post
    Hey guys I’ve got an Aldis Brothers Birmingham scope serial number 161675 any info you have I’ll put some pictures of the scope to know exactly what it is.
    Can't tell you what it's original purpose was, but have seen one or two pop up on eBay over the years.

    What is the reticule design?
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    It is cross hairs , the focus rings function as does the cross hair focus .

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    Quote Originally Posted by smerdon42 View Post
    Hey guys I’ve got an Aldis Brothers Birmingham scope serial number 161675 any info you have I’ll put some pictures of the scope to know exactly what it is.
    Here's another one that was on eBay years ago. I thought I had photos of a second, but can't find them at the moment. The "artillery sight" title on the photo was just how I chose to describe it.

    How is the focus ring attached or connected, can you tell?

    Just a simple crosshair reticule?

    Aldis were still around till the early 60s, so if it has no acceptance or inspection marks, it could even be from a civilian application.

    The bright metal parts on the tube are someone's attempt to make a mount, similar to what is on your tube.
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