This is an excellent example of a WWII, USMC issue Unertl Sniper Scope and scope can. These Unertl scopes were developed and manufactured by John Unertl in 1940/41 under contract for the USMC and were originally intended to be mounted on Springfield Armory M1903 National Match rifles as modified by USMC/Navy armorers. These rifles were used in early 1942-43 during the initial invasions of many of the Japanese held islands. They were very effective in the early stages of the war, however their higher magnification, became a hindrance in the close fighting in the jungles. After WWII these scopes remained in USMC inventory and again were used very successfully throughout Korea, and again in Vietnam from 1962-68 when mounted on match conditioned Winchester Model 70 target rifles. There were approximately 2,800 of these scopes made in total with this example being a fairly early, mid-production example that remains in like new condition. The rear of the scope tube is roll marked "J. Unertl/ USMC-SNIPER/2734" and it is marked with an "8" on outside reticle holding ring indicating "8" power magnification. This scope is accompanied with an original WWII issue micarta scope can. This is the Second Variation scope can that was made from a green fiber-board type of material with a domed twist on cap. The outside has a green painted/impregnated type of finish with its original canvas strap and belt loop attached to the side of the can. This rare scope is complete with the original Unertl scope mounts, two scope clamps (with no recoil spring) and the screw on end caps.

Excellent condition with 97% of the blue with even honest wear and finish loss overall. The scope mounts retain traces of their black anodized coating with the balance showing the brownish undercoat. The optics are clear and the reticle is intact. The micarta scope can retain 95% of its greenish paint with some flaking and wear on the edges and bottom area with the canvas strap and belt loop intact.