Enfield sniper
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If a fellow was super-anal about the recticle it could be replaced with a post and x-hair reticle out of another Alaskan scope. I think having the properly marked scope far outweighs any possible discrepancy over the type of reticle in it though. Who knows when and where the reticle was changed, or maybe it came that way. There are rules and conventions, and then there are exceptions.
The Alaskan was the scope of choice for the 03A4 Springfield sniper, but Lyman couldn't deliver the quantities required in 1943/44, so US Ordnance used the Weaver 330 instead. It was/is an inferior scope, but was available at the time and time couldn't wait. Militarized Alaskans, called the M81 and M82, were used as standard sights on the M1C Garand sniper which was fielded in late 1944 and 1945. Some M81 and M82 scopes, as well as commercial Alaskans, were used on the 03A4 as substitutes in the Korean War era. The M84 scope for the M1D was also used on the 03A4 post war.
All of these Alaskan derivatives featured a 7/8 inch tube, so they could be used on the 03A4 with proper Redfield style 7/8 inch rings and on both the M1C and M1D Garands. There are reports of all of these combinations being used in service.
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I had the chance to shoot one in Orono at the range. It was great. I'm not sure the details, but I recall the owner saying it was original and authentic. Maybe Artyman can speak on that, as he took a few shots too.
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she's a keeper..........the only thing a girlfriends mom gave me was the clap
You're right ...
The Lyman Alaskan scope bracket was never used on a No.32 and was specifically developed for the Trade Pattern sniper. Without the Canadian proof mark on the bracket (see pic below), the scope mount on BigDave's rifle is most likely to be a reproduction, one of the many repros of both the scope bracket and mounts that were made over the years, which has resulted in a lot of put-together Trade Pattern pieces on the market.
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Also, there are small and specific markings on various surfaces of the mated scope bracket which help differentiate it from repros.
Interestingly, I have one of the repro scope mounts on a Savage Enfield shown below, mated with what appears to be genuine original scope bracket and an all correct Lyman Alaskan scope made for Canadian usage.
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Using the Savage example above, there was a lot of discussion in the forums and an associated research project gathering more information and pics on the various types of Trade Pattern repro components and their origins.
Regards,
Doug
Well everyone I went from posting pics of a truly fine piece of kit to literally answering at least 50 pm's and during this back and forth information exchange. I found someone with a passion for enfields I'm not sure I'm as dedicated as Tom to drive 12 1/2 hours for a rifle he definitely puts the nut in gunnuts lol but in a good way if anyone deserves this rifle for sure it's Tom it was trully something I won't forget a very nice guy with alot of knowledge. Enjoy the rifle Tom.
Dave
Dave
Geez, that's a lot of driving to fulfill an Enfield "passion"
. Although when the rut is on folks have driven as far, and further, to satisfy other more expensive "passions"
.That is a verrry nice rifle for sure. Looking at those repro scope mounts makes me wonder a bit. Hmmm, I have a nice maple stocked 74L and a loose Lyman Alaskan...naaaw.
