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1 Relic Gew 98 sniper's rifle -- came back from the Villers Brettonneux area of the Somme. Probably a casualty of the 1918 fighting. "Goerz semi-turret?" View Comments...	2 Aldis scope from a SMLE of 1916. The scope bears Purdey rings. Alongside it is a set of reproduction bases & rings for the same rifle/scope combination.	3 Faithful copy reproduction SMLE/Aldis/Purdey mounts. "Hi, these look great, I ha..." "Hi saint-peter. I have had..." "Hello,I have a very nice A..." View Comments...	4 This unnamed but certainly German scope came into my possession many years ago complete with a GR property tag around it. The range drum grads are suggestive of British military issue. "Same mounts as Sgt. Bonar'..." "Does anyone know of availa..." View Comments...
5 'Pre-Periscopic Prism Co' (transitional from Fuess type) scope complete with Aldis/Purdey type rings for the SMLE. This scope also came with its matching leather case. Note it even has the lateral adjustment capstans as found typically on PPCo scopes.	6 I've never seen a scope before or since like this one that fits the Long Lee........... Can anyone shed any light on it?	7 I've never seen a scope before or since like this one that fits the Long Lee........... Can anyone shed any light on it? "What is the diameter of th..." "Roger What does the eng..." "Would the concave area of ..." View Comments...	8 The thing that looks like a schiessbecker on the Hi Turret isn't; it's a moderator & is rarer than the rifle. There are only line drawings of one in 'The German Sniper' by Senich.
9 The thing that looks like a schiessbecker on the Hi Turret isn't; it's a moderator & is rarer than the rifle. There are only line drawings of one in 'The German Sniper' by Senich.	10 The thing that looks like a schiessbecker on the Hi Turret isn't; it's a moderator & is rarer than the rifle. There are only line drawings of one in 'The German Sniper'	11 The thing that looks like a schiessbecker on the Hi Turret isn't; it's a moderator & is rarer than the rifle. There are only line drawings of one in 'The German Sniper'	12 The thing that looks like a schiessbecker on the Hi Turret isn't; it's a moderator & is rarer than the rifle. There are only line drawings of one in 'The German Sniper'
13 The thing that looks like a schiessbecker on the Hi Turret isn't; it's a moderator & is rarer than the rifle. There are only line drawings of one in 'The German Sniper'	14 Reproduction Periscopic Prism Co mount base with SMLE receiver machined & ready for fitting. "I have a PPCo scope but it..." "I have come across your si..." View Comments...	15 WW1 A5 Winchester Scope with Whitehead Mounts.	16 The Holy Grail, at least for Canadians! Just wish I had the rifle that went under it. CNo67 telescope with rings & base.
17 The Evans scope regrettably had the 'feet' cut off the bottom of the rings long before I obtained it, though it is restorable (when I get around to it) & the bases are original.	18 Aldis/Holland & Holland scope of 1915 vintage. First pattern Aldis. This scope came in its matching leather case with the name of the owner written into the lid; Blythe, 8th Bn KOYLI.	19 A further view of the Aldis/H&H.	20 Whoops! How did this one slip in??!!??

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hello roger

i hope to get to see this
i need to contact you

looking for purdey base mounts for aldis scope
have the ring mounts on the scope

please if you can contact me
- tony, Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:16AM

I would like to contact Roger with some Winchester M74 photos as discussed at Malvern on Sunday.
Preston Isaac
- Preston Isaac, Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:25AM

Great source of reference work, thanks Doc for putting it all on line.
- john atkins | JEA Optics, Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:44PM

Dear Sir,

I am impressed with the selection of rifle combinations, currently I have a small project for a 1915 SMLE and a Winchester A5 as I understand most of the WW1 sniper combinations were broken up and sights sold to the public after the war, obtaining a set of original Whitenead mounts would be a rare thing. However, are there any good quality reproduction mounts available and where or are there any drawing available to manufacture a set.Kind Regards John
- John Nicholas, Fri, 3 Jul 2015 1:39PM

Dear Sir !
A wonderful collection ! I have two Winchester A5 scopes and mounts looking for some bases. I love to have the SMLE Whitehead base mounts and something for the P14.
Any reproductions (or originals) available ?
Best Regards, Franz
- Franz W., Sun, 5 Jan 2014 2:47PM

Wonderful collection!
I'm looking for a repro mount for a No.1 MkIII. Anything. PP Co., Purdey etc. Can we expect any offerings soon?
- Brian R, Tue, 1 Oct 2013 9:16AM

Interesting items. I have an original WW1 Marine 1903 Sniper / Competition rifle with the original Winchester A5 scope on it. I am looking for a set of reproduction PPCo mounts to fit to my PPCo scope so it can be put on my rebuild SSA action/rifle.
- Richard Davidson, Sun, 19 Aug 2012 5:37AM

Most intriguing! The LLE mystery scope is a little bit similar in concept to Dr. Common's (Swenson Plate 207) designed for the "special N.R.A. competitions. c. 1902". Perhaps another entrant? According to T. F. Fremantle "Book of the Rifle - 1901)p. 250 conditions included elevation out to 3,000 yards which would explain what looks like enormous range of elevation.
Adrian Dagger
- Adrian Dagger, Fri, 13 Jul 2012 1:35AM

I have a very nice P14 and I am trying to get my hands one a set of authentic bases and rings or even drawings. Nice collection BTW.
- Simon, Tue, 22 Jun 2010 2:09AM

These pictures are great, I have been wanting to examine examples of the bases for fitting the Aldis scope with Purdie mounts onto the rifle and here it is!!!! Many thanks for sharing these photos with us.
Regards, Peter
- saint-peter08, Sun, 15 Nov 2009 5:10AM

Where did you find the Schalldampfer? Are there any markings on it? That is one of 3 variations that I have seen. All were ground dug and at least one was a lot roughr than yours.
Sarge
- Sarge, Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:32AM

Fascinating collection! I am a total neophyte to all the variety of sniper scopes, own only three: an Ajack, a #32 MKIII and an Aldis, all on their appropriate rifles. Kind gentlemen in he UK are refurbishing the #32MkIII and the Aldis, (w/Alex Martin mounts for my P 14 sniper). The appearance will remain the same. You must have started collecting many years ago. It is like digging for gold! The first miner on the scene gets the richest ore. Your pictures are fascinating, and I appreciate your sharing them with the rest of the shooting community. Kari
- Kari Prager | calmoto.com, trivalleymoto.com, Thu, 30 Oct 2008 2:21AM

Absolutely awesome collection. I can only image the time,effort,and resources needed to amass and maintain such a collection. Kudos to all involved in this project!
- beaver455, Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:04PM

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