I have this old scope...

[THBailey]

I have been trying to find out what the heck I have here. I speculate it is a ww1 vintage sniper scope, but your guess is as good as mine. There is no writing or numbers on it anywhere I can see, but it does have a thick black paint that may be covering something up. I have searched the web high and low but I have not found anything similar. Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[THBailey]

Couple more photos

 

[Ggmac]

look up Gerard . No coffee yet , I think that is the spelling . Maybe Walter Gerard or Dr Gerard . More after I wake up .

 

[Ggmac]

ive not forgotten, just a little busy . Ill find the book and post as soon as I can .

 

[highwarden]

It looks like a Noske. If so the markings are probably under the rear ring.

 

[wedgy]

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R. Noske 2X Rare Vintage 1030's rifle scope, collectable All original finish on both the scope and the mount. Some slight pitting and wear on finish but is in very good overall condition for a scope of the 1930 era. One of the adjustment bands protecting the horizontal/vertical optic screws is slightly bent (SEE PICTURE) but does not hinder the knob or adjustment at all. The cross hairs are in good condition, and are (thin-hair style common for these scopes) The glass is crisp and clear with no apparent scratches or flaws. This was originally mounted on my 1903 springfield Mark-1. Please look at my other auctions for 1903 parts and collectibles that I have listed. A rare and collectible scope. Made by Rudolph Noske in San Carlos, California between 1930-1939, these scopes were very high quality and were the first American made scopes with internal adjustments. According to Nick Stroebel's book, "Old Rifle Scopes", the 1939 fieldscope No.1 Type A cost $52.00. By comparison, a Zeiss Zeiklein (considered one of the best scopes ever made) cost $36.00. All Noskes have 7/8 inch (22mm) tubes & were essentially handmade, hence the disproportionately high price. None other than the dean of all gun writers Elmer Keith stated, " To Rudolph Noske goes the credit for making the first good American hunting glass. " So this is not some old scope past it's time. It IS a real collector's item to anyone wanting the original scope of the era.

 

[THBailey]

The Noske scopes are very interesting, but I don't think that is what I have. Mine is a one piece steel tube with a flared bell for the ocular lens. The tube diameter is 1.07 inch.