here is a true piece of un-obtainium, a genuine real usmc ww2 issue j unertl 8 power usmc sniper scope with add to wishlist. Supposedly only a handful of the ones marked USMC Sniper were sold to civilians and this has never been verified. sold usmc ww2 unertl 8x sniper scope and case the real deal 5,995.00. The notes further state the S/N as falling into a range assigned to the Philadelphia Armory during WWII, and that the consignor acquired the weapon from the Major's widow. New production versions of the same scope sell for 2500. First, I would not be parting with this scope if I wasnt in need of the cash to. Notes supplied by the consignor attribute the rifle as a former USMC 1903A1 1941 Sniper that was retained as private property by a retiring USMC Major (unnamed), and sporterized for his personal use. WW2 UNERTL USMC SNIPER 8X SCOPE IN BOX RARE CONDITION LOOKS NEW: 9500.0. The stock is fine smooth hardwood in a Monte Carlo pattern, with black plastic forearm tip and grip cap with white spacers, raised cheekpiece, brown leather sling and a Bishop-brand checkered buttplate.
Sadly the scope is in very poor condition, no bluing remains and it is missing a couple of screws. It has the figure '8' on a ring, signifying 8X I believe. A set of scope blocks are installed on the barrel and receiver, carrying a scarce Unertl USMC-Sniper 8x scope, which is numbered "1752" with a set of metal lens covers. A military buddy, who served in the USMC Force Recon in Viet Nam, just sent me an 8X Unertl scope in the military Micarta carrying case as a gift. The rear 5 inches of the barrel, receiver, trigger guard and floorplate show fine scroll engraving with dot backgrounds, with the trigger guard also initialed "J/F/P" and "MARIE" on the floorplate. Redfield hooded ramp blade front and peep rear sights, with no visible markings on the barrel. Manufactured in 1938, this Springfield 1903 rifle has been reconfigured into a fine sporting rifle.