#USMC UNERTL SCOPE FOR SALE SERIAL#
Malcolm name over the USMC-SNIPER model designation, and each will be serial numbered. Not only will this scope match the original scope in terms of aesthetics, the M8USMC also offers the advantages of modern lens coatings and scope manufacturing processes. Malcolm line of vintage style riflescopes. Hi-Lux Optics is now adding a modern reproduction of the 8X USMC-SNIPER Model to its Wm. Today, an original USMC marked scope in mint condition is very rare and expensive. Scopes of this design, with micrometer click external adjustment, were once favored by long range precision shooters, and quite a few different scope manufacturers offered very similar models. One of the most recognized names in military sniping during the Vietnam conflict was Marine Corps marksman Carlos Hathcock. The 8X USMC-Sniper Riflescope is a piece of history. The pope rib on the body has been laser spot welded on to the scope tube for straightness and strength.Īll screws in the scope and mounts are hardened for optimal durability. The threads turn easily and feel super smooth. The turrets can also be reindexed to "zero" after initial zeroing.Īll threads on the rifle tube and objective are significantly improved from the previous generation. These adjustment turrets allow for zero backlash in between clicks and dial precise 1/4 MOA adjustments when the mounts are spaced 7.250" from center to center. Most notably, this scope features the Unertl style competition micrometer adjustments. The Malcolm 8X VSC rifle scope is purpose built for vintage sniper matches on the 1903A1 Springfield. The Malcolm 8X Vintage Sniper Competition (VSC) rifle scope is the embodiment of years of constructive feedback and improvements to the Malcolm 8X. These new mounts feature super crisp, ZERO BACKLASH adjustments and will help you keep 'em in the 10 ring! The Malcolm Vintage Sniper Competition Mounts have been designed with feedback from top military and civilian competitors at the National Matches hosted at Camp Perry.
After WWII these scopes remained in USMC inventory and again were used very successfully throughout Korea and again in Vietnam from 1962-68 when mounted on match conditioned Winchester Model 70 target rifles. They were very effective in the early stages of the war, however their higher magnification became a hindrance in the close fighting in the jungles. These rifles were used in early 1942-43 during the initial invasions of many of the Japanese held islands. These Unertl scopes were developed and manufactured by John Unertl in 1940/41 under contract for the USMC and were originally intended to be mounted on Springfield Armory M1903 National Match rifles as modified by USMC/Navy armorers. This is an excellent example of a WWII USMC issue Unertl Sniper Scope and scope can.
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