• Oigee Berlin Luxor 3x scope

    Here is a complete set used by a German sniper during WWI. The scope was made by Oigee in Berlin, model Luxor 3x. Scope, mounts and carrying case bear the G98 matching serial number 7368 bb. The case also comes with its little cleaning brush and mount adjustement key.

    The well-known picture below shows a German sniper aiming through a similar scope from its trench during WWI. Note the carrying case attached to its belt.

  • Dr. W. Gerard 4x “G” scope

    Sniper scope made by Dr. Walter Gerard, model “G” 4x. The scope is bearing the rifle serial number 7790 c (Gewehr Nr. 7790 c). Note the Bavarian style meter dial “2-4-6”.

  • C.P. Goerz 3x scope

    C.P. Goerz 3x made for Bavarian use, as you can see with the typical 2-4-6 (200m-400m-600m) meter dial on the elevation drum. The scope was mounted on the G98 rifle bearing the serial number 5542 (Gewehr Nr. 5542).

  • Dr. W. Gerard 4x “G” scope

    The “G” 4x scope, made by Dr.W.Gerard in Charlottenburg, used by Bavarian snipers during WWI, was slightly modified from a civilian hunting scope. Only two modifications were made: the rifle number was engraved on the scope and the 2-4-6 meter dial was added.

  • British No.32 Sniper Scope

    During WWII, British snipers used the No.32 as main scope on the Lee Enfield rifle. Variations from MKI to MK IV were made and used even after 1945. This late one was manufactured by Alex Kershaw & Son in 1945.–

     


  • Carl Zeiss Jena “Zielvier” 4×81 scope

    This scope was made by Carl Zeiss in Jena. The Zielvier 4×81 model characteristics were used as a standard for the “ZF39” denomination. Following its meter dial and serial number, this scope was probably used by the Reichswehr in the late 20’s or early 30’s.

    Below you can see two pictures both showing German snipers using K98k mounted with Zeiss Zielvier scopes on turret mount.

     

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