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    WW2 Russian sniper with SVT40 & scope

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    Updates :

    10-08-2025 : Romanian I.O.R scope on Vz.24

    03-08-2025 : Weaver M73B1 scope evolution

    01-08-2025 : ZF41 carrying cans evolution

  • ZF41 Carrying case with WaA542 (Type 4)

    ZF41 Carrying case with WaA542 (Type 4)
    ZF41 Carrying case with WaA542 (Type 4)

    ZF.41 Carrying Can. The sand color, D type ring, WaA542 and internal hinge tell us that’s a type 4 can. Note that the tan color was not especially issued to the Afrika Korps, like some people say.

  • Z.F.41 Swarovski Optik in Austria (cag)

    Here we have a matching ZF.41 telescopic sight and carrying can. Unfortunately, the set misses the klarinol cloth and dust brush to be complete. The ZF.41 wears the code “cag”, corresponding to the manufacturer Swarovski Optik in Austria.

  • Ground dug Z.F.41 & carrying case

    This ZF.41 complete set was dug out in Russia, where it was used on the easter front. Some markings are still visible on the mount and carrying can. Interesting fact is that it came with its original knarinol cloth and dust brush (not pictured), preserved in the Russian mud.

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