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    WW1 'Periscope Prism company' sniper scope???

    I have an oportunity to purchase what i beleive is a sniper scope off a WW1 SMLE sniper rifle.

    Can the experts please have a look at the attached photos & let me know what you think.

    Thanks in advance

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    Looks absolutely typical. Try and find out if it was brought home by an ANZAC vet and if so, who. The only thing I see that looks a little different is the two holes in the flat of the dovetail.

    Hard to say when the initials went on the case, but looks like it was a long time ago. Do a little detective work; provenance adds a lot of value if you're planning to resell it.
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    Yes, it looks a nice example. The leather case is correct but not matched to the scope.

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    Thank you Surpmil & Rodger Payne for your replies! Could you please advise what would this scope be worth/what should i offer?
    Regards Shane

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    Depends on local conditions, but based on the Aldis with case we saw offered in NZicon recently with a starting bid of $1000NZD something around that maybe?
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    The hard part will be finding the rest of the mount.

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    If the OP wants an original one, yes!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roger Payneicon View Post
    If the OP wants an original one, yes!
    If you have the missing part I have the scope bit.

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    I've had a number of small batches of repro PPCo bases made over the years Bindi. I don't have any currently, but was in the process of getting another small run made when the present fun & games hit us. Hopefully they'll arrive in the fullness of time......

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