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Lot 2501: WWII Unertl USMC Sniper 8x Scope w/Case

World War II "USMC-SNIPER" Marked Unertl 8 Power Sniper Scope for U.S. Model 1903A1/1941 Sniper Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2018

Lot 2501: WWII Unertl USMC Sniper 8x Scope w/Case

World War II "USMC-SNIPER" Marked Unertl 8 Power Sniper Scope for U.S. Model 1903A1/1941 Sniper Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2018

Estimated Price: $3,750 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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World War II "USMC-SNIPER" Marked Unertl 8 Power Sniper Scope for U.S. Model 1903A1/1941 Sniper Rifle with Case

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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 222
Class: Other
Description:

This is one of the approximately 2,800 scopes developed and manufactured c.1940 for the U.S. Marine Corps, to be installed on 1903 National Match rifles by USMC/Navy armorers (a combination also known as the "USMC 1941 Sniper"). The scopes themselves were kept in inventory after World War II, seeing re-issue as late as Vietnam. It is marked "J. Unertl/USMC-SNIPER/2416" on the main body tube ahead of "8", with a rail-guided sliding aluminum front ring, and an adjustable Unertl marked rear ring. Included with the scope is a green paint finished bakelite field case, fitted with a green canvas lid retainer and belt loop, and a spring loaded interior.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The exterior shows 85% plus blue with some light wear and a small amount of brown spotting and patina. Optics are excellent. The front lens cap is absent. The case is excellent.



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