AJACK Scope
I am looking for information/value on an old ajack scope I have had tucked away in my gunsafe. On one side it is marked AJACK-GERMANY and onthe other side is 2,5x * 1049. Anybody who could point me in the right direction would be much appreciated.
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I have a German AJACK Scope my dad brought back from WWII. He removed it from a German sniper after he shot the sniper out of a tree. Brought it home, mounted it on a 1948 30/06 Model 70 where it remained for nearly 50 years. I shot my first deer with this rifle and scope 40+ years ago. He installed a new scope on the Model 70 to reach out a little further and co,\mpensate for failing eyesight. The rifle is now mine with both the new scope and the AJACK (Dad 88 and still kicking) I know sentimental value does'nt add to the value, but what might the value of this scope be? 
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I can't guess a dollar value but you could sure make friends with somebody remiling a European sniper rifle and needed a period scope.
Even the Swedes used Ajack scopes.0 -
Well, no bids on this one, starting at $1,490:
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=421233507
Not many GI's in Europe picked up Mauser sniper rifles during WW2; they tended to pick up pistols, scopes, & other small items that could easily be hidden in a duffel bag.
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Did he bring the original High Turret mounts back with it? It would probably go for a grand or better if he did. They do make reproduction mounts so the hard part is the scope, especially if there are any unit markings on it.
$400-$900 is the range for what's showing in the photo since it doesn't have a sniper reticle.0 -
quote:Originally posted by p3skyking
Did he bring the original High Turret mounts back with it? It would probably go for a grand or better if he did. They do make reproduction mounts so the hard part is the scope, especially if there are any unit markings on it.
$400-$900 is the range for what's showing in the photo since it doesn't have a sniper reticle.
Agreed! Any chance your dad had the scope worked over, and the reticle changed? Back in the 40's, when it was first mounted on the Winchester?
The big pointed post reticles, as used on the German military scopes. Never have been popular, on this side of the pond.0 -
I'll have to check with my Dad to find out if recticle was changed. He didn't bring back the rifle just the scope and several bayonets, various knives and daggers. No scope mounts. 0 -
Oh yeah. A 9mm Mouser Broomhandle with scabboard/stock and 1939 Luger. 0 -
Is there any other auction site that might gather more attention for this particular scope? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by wiz1997
Is there any other auction site that might gather more attention for this particular scope?
No, not really. All collectors look on here. Regardless of the story, Ajack made commercial scopes too (see the 1939 ALFA Catalog)and while some were pressed into service early in the war, it doesn't appear this one was. It will bring commercial scope money.0 -
Been trying to locate info based on the serial number.
Where can I find this1939 ALFA catalog mentioned.
Don't think my Dad would have made up the story about removing the scope off a German soldier who was "sniping" him and his buddies. What makes you think this scope was not put into military service?0 -
quote:Originally posted by wiz1997
Been trying to locate info based on the serial number.
Where can I find this1939 ALFA catalog mentioned.
Don't think my Dad would have made up the story about removing the scope off a German soldier who was "sniping" him and his buddies. What makes you think this scope was not put into military service?
ALFA was a major European exporter and was represented at the 1939 Worlds Fair. Their catalog was reprinted several years back and I have a copy.
Seventy years is a long time. Memory may be accurate or maybe not. The scope has a commercial reticle, no unit or purchase markings, and shows no evidence of rings ever having been soldered on.
Regardless of the truth, that's the way it appears.0 -
Are you perhaps confusing the ALFA 1911 catalog with the 1939 Stoegers catalog? Stoegers had the 1939 Worlds Fair motif on the cover.
There were some nice reprints done a number of years ago, the ALFAs are pretty expensive second hand but the Stoegers are reasonable.
Cornell Publications does reprints of reprints of those and many other old catalogs and literature. Some are kind of fuzzy, but the information is available nowhere else.
The 1939 Stoegers has a 6X Ajack for $74, same as a Zeiss.
Hard to compare, there was no US made 6X except for outside adjustment target scopes. But a Winchester Model 70 to put it on would cost $61.25. Plus about $25 for a side mount.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Hawk Carse
Are you perhaps confusing the ALFA 1911 catalog with the 1939 Stoegers catalog? Stoegers had the 1939 Worlds Fair motif on the cover.
There were some nice reprints done a number of years ago, the ALFAs are pretty expensive second hand but the Stoegers are reasonable.
Cornell Publications does reprints of reprints of those and many other old catalogs and literature. Some are kind of fuzzy, but the information is available nowhere else.
The 1939 Stoegers has a 6X Ajack for $74, same as a Zeiss.
Hard to compare, there was no US made 6X except for outside adjustment target scopes. But a Winchester Model 70 to put it on would cost $61.25. Plus about $25 for a side mount.
You are correct, I have both of the catalogs and confused them. I love the ALFA! Bannermanns catalog was also reprinted. It's the only pub I've ever found the 1868 Fruwurth in just to show the value of the old pubs.0
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