Sniper scope /identity?
I bought a scope at a gun show and am wondering what it is...marked on front bell-KOLLMORGEN 4XD,MC-1 U.S. FSN-1240-647-1106 Thank you Mike mikeselectric@genevaonline.com
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According to the book Old Rifle Scopes by Nick Stroebel, Kollmorgen marked scopes under it's own name from 1956 until 1959. Prior to that they made scopes for Stith. There was no mention of mfg for the govt. 0 -
Huh? You bought one of the scarcest US military rifle scopes, and you didn't know what it was?
Your scope is a modified version of the Stith Bear Cub; it was used on the Marine Corps "MC 1952" sniper rifle, with the standard Griffin & Howe base & rings. All rifles were converted WWII M1C sniper rifles. The MC 1952 was used by the marines during the Korean War.
Even if your scope is in rough condition, it is still quite valuable.
Neal0 -
Thank you Neal for the info,I bought it not knowing what it was for $20.,it just looked interesting and I wondered what it was.Any idea where I might find out the real value of it or any other info on it..thanks Mike 0 -
Why am I never at these gun shows? Neal gave you the right information: You have a very hard to find and very desirable scope. There are M1 collectors who will fight to force wads of cash into your pocket to get their hands on that scope. In nice condition, I have seen these MC marked scopes sell for several hundred dollars and even in poor shape, it still has value. Anyone who wants to complete a Marine Corps M1 sniper rifle (often refered to as the M1952MC) can't procede without your scope. There should be a set of rubber lens caps with the scope.
Mark T. Christian0 -
For more information you may want to read Bruce Canfield's "Complete Guide to the M1 Garand and the M1 Carbine".
As to value, well, MC-1 scopes rarely change hands in public, & condition determines the value to a great extent. You may want to post a request for opinions on the Culver Shooting Page M1 Forum or the Sniper Rifle Forum (www.jouster.com). Or, if you want to REALLY determine the value, post it on the Gunbroker auction and let the market determine it precisely.
Neal0 -
Thank you all for the info on this scope,now I have to decide what to do with it,I sure wont want to put it on my Ruger 22....MIKE 0 -
Guess that you have decided! After using the Experts, Mark and Neal,
you post the scope on a free add @ www.jouster.com
for 2K. Lots of luck. Should have used GB. 1010 -
If it really as is posted, you might consider donating to a museum, or the NRA for display. Great civic sportsman duty.
Not only can you get a 'fair market value' tax deduction, which comes off your gross income,lowers taxes, and can be worth more than an outright sale, but most will put the donors name on a plaque.
Some of these items will hardly ever be seen, and when 'ole soldiers, and books oass away, will slowly 'get lost'.
I have a Baush & Lomb hand built range finder made in 1916 with the leather cases, and range bar, artillery sights, and other optics, I will never sell, but someday donate for people to see & learn about.
Happy Bullet Holes!0
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