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  • v35
    In Korea, I've seen three different scopes on A4s,Weaver 330 commercial, Lyman Alaskan commercial and M82 scopes on. The commercial models had no military markings.
    The military marked Weaver 330 is probably appropriate but I didn't notice any in the 7th Div. in 1953-4.
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  • nmyers
    Yes, it is a correct scope for the 03A4.

    During WWII, the Weaver 330C, M8, & M73B1 were issued for use with this rifle. The one being offered appears to be in excellent condition & unaltered. Be aware, the correct 3/4" USGI 1-piece rings for this scope are extremely difficult to locate.

    For the Korean War, the primary scope used for the 03A4 was the M84. The M81 & M82 scopes were also approved for use at that time. Although other scopes may have been used, none would be considered correct.

    If my 03A4 is in as-issued configuration, I would want a WWII scope on it. If it has been arsenal rebuilt, a Korea War era scope would be considered correct.

    Neal
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  • Guns & Glass
    It can be depending on the year of manufacture.

    Early 03's were issued with civilian 330's that were unmarked and procured thru Weaver, or distributors. Unless there is a gov't paper that identifies a 330, with that S/N...there is no way to correctly match them.

    There are very few US marked 330's, and are quite a find. I have one, and a couple 330's that I occasionaly display at shows for conversation, information pieces, but get tired of saying, "No" when asked if for sale.
    Wonder how some people manage to drive w/o accidents, and yet can't read "Not for Sale" signs.

    Happy Bullet Holes!
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  • v35
    After this many years I've confused the nomenclature of M81 and M82 scopes. However, I positively recall the militarized Lyman Alaskan (M81)with tapered post and sliding sunshade was only approved for the A4 while the later M82 scope with hinged adjustment caps was not. Civilian versions of the Lyman Alaskan were rare but in use.
    Units may have used what they had or were issued as useable replacements
    for broken or missing scopes, but when they came in to Ordnance
    the correct scopes were installed per SOP of the time.
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