Genuine WWI Marine Sniper Scope Case

[Marine A5 Sniper Rifle]

There is an authenticate WWI Marine sniper scope case for sale on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170870782186&fromMakeTrack=true

This scope case was issued to Pvt. Harry S. Smith at Marine Base Guantanamo Bay on 4 March 1918. The information added to the auction was provided by me.

I don't own it, and don't know the guy who does, but this is a rare piece of history; and they don't show up for sale very often. I thought everyone might appreciate a chance at it. Good luck.

By the way, the scope is not original to the case, which the seller has stated he will add to the description.

jt

[Dan in NY]

Jim...do those mounts have the Mann conversion?

[Badgerord]

These are not Mann mounts on this scope

[Marine A5 Sniper Rifle]

No, those are Winchester #2 mounts.

jt

[older than dirt]

Hey Sniper, not to hi-jack the subjuct, but how is Old Rosey coming along?

[Marine A5 Sniper Rifle]

Old Rosey is kicking butt. It will put three shots in a 1 1/2" circle at 100 yards (express sights), which is excellent for a big bore (410 gr solids Kynoch factory loads). It is fun to shoot, and everyone wants to try her at least once (not so many twice). I don't mind the recoil, and shoot her in tee shirts.

Feeding is excellent and never fails. The homemade hinged floorplate blows open on occasion, but I intend to replace the latch spring with a much stronger one, which should cure the problem.

I still wince when I dump 120 grs of powder in the case though. Case life is excellent. I have found nothing those solids won't penetrate to date.

jt

[older than dirt]

Sniper. glad to hear nothing but good about her. You need to post a pic of her again so us guys that followed the birth of her can see her without looking back through a lot of old threads.