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    No.32 mk3 maybe

    Have any of you ever seen a genuine No32 sight that appears to have never had an os number or ID number. I am highly suspicious of a sight I have been offered as it appears to have crisp marking, including broad arrow water resistance and blooming, but no numbers?

    I am unsure how to add photo or I would.
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    There is an article regarding posting pictures but if you send it to me I'll post it for you.

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    Thanks for the assorted help, I will now add some photos... hopefully

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    I think your give-away here is the word "MODEL"

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    It seems an oddly accurate model with the Taylor-Hobson makers mark, and their distinctive curved step from 1inch to ocular bell, as well as apparently being optically clear and functional. Is there any likelihood a manufacturer would make and retain a complete specimen? As you can no doubt tell I am clutching at straws a bit. Anyhow seller is sending free of charge for inspection so il take a closer look in a couple of days. Just thought I’d get the general thoughts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Micheal Doyne View Post
    It seems an oddly accurate model wither makers mark, that maker curved step from 1inch to ocular bell, as well as apparently optically clear and functional. Is there any likelihood a manufacturer would make and retain a complete specimen? As you can no doubt tell I am clutching at straws a bit. Anyhow seller is sending free of charge for inspection so il take a closer look in a couple of days. Just thought I’d get the general thoughts.
    It appears to be a "Taylor Hobson & Co", possibly a "pilot" or "Model" if you will.

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    Are there any known Taylor Hobson fakes out there?

    I currently only own an RSM No32 Mk2 copy with which to compare it too, so bar checking approximate functionality, external materials used and looking for a higher quality of finish than rsm (not too hard) I’m not sure what I can check for. I have Peter Laidlericon’s book but wouldn’t feel comfortable dissembling it my self unless it was,
    A) paid for
    B) proved to have been a useless (as a sight) fake

    So not really an option. I could send it for a service but once again only once paid for.

    Are there any non invasive tests I could reasonably carry out that would enable me to make an educated decision about paying for it or not?

    For instance I understand blooming is visually discernible, on I believe the objective lens, but never having seen it not sure what to look for?
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    This was on ebay and has been ended early. Is that because you've agreed a price?

    Very sparse description online, but lots more photos

    Vintage Rifle Scope TEL.STG. NO32 MK3 MODEL | eBay

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    It ended because the description online had a few inaccuracies, like the manufacturer being listed as weaver.

    He has a large stock of unknown and unwanted objects and is keen to be rid of them ASAP. We have agreed a rage of prices dependent on condition, the guy has been extremely trusting basically saying pay want you think t is worth from zero up. Given he is being extremely trusting I am keen not to knowingly or accidentally abuse that.

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    It LOOKS pretty kosher to me but having said that, it looks tooooooo good! I would take the desiccation screw out and test the thread against a 2BA and the segment cover screws against 8BA's. If you have a Mk3 alongside you could test the lead screw locking nuts against the model. That's all you can really do externally.

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