This allows the shooter to use the front mount for coarse adjustment, while keeping the rear. The correct type of mounts are the grasshopper type. The winchester a5 scope is blue and has a post reticule. I have a winchester a5 riflescope that ive been told is in very good condition. I read an article in american rifleman about the use of winchester scopes as sniper optics during world war i. The workmanship on the scope and mounts were reported to be of the very highest quality. Winchester super x 4 autoloading shotgun owners manual. Winchester model 63 early carbine with winchester a5 scope description. The scope adjustments and focus is operable and the overall scope in good condition considering the age. Well i now have a grand total of one match under my belt using the new winchester a5 by mva. M1903 springfield marine a5 sniper variant snipers hide.
But there is a second variation from wwi that is not really known. Mva winchester a5 scopes page 2 shiloh rifle forums. Update mva winchester a5 target scope shiloh rifle forums. Marine corps interest in a scoped m1903 would begin in earnest in the years leading up to american involvement in world war one, with the advent of the winchester a5 scope. Winchester 4x32 adjustable objective air rifle scope with rings this is a full sized scope with 1 body tube that is best suited for an adult airgun or rimfire rifle. Aware of the armys issues with the initial a5 scoped rifles, the marines would choose. They thought the reticle had been improperly installed, emailed me a shipping label and an rma form with instructions to return it. Bbl and front receiver ring are mounted with scope blocks containing a winchester a5 scope with sgl post reticle.
He thought it would require sending the scope in for repair until i showed him how easy it was to remove the brass ring. Browning customer service one browning place morgan, ut 840509326 phone. Mar 31, 2020 the winchester a5 was considered by many at the time to be one of the best scopes on the civilian market and it could be purchased in one of three powers. If you have misplaced the owners manual originally provided with your firearm or safe, you can in many cases can find a digital copy here. There is no information on why this unique rifle was manufactured by springfield armory.
Winchester firearms owners manuals if you have misplaced the owners manual originally provided with your firearm, you can in many cases find a digital copy here. Wwii usmc mann niedner winchester a5 sniper snipers hide forum. The scope tube has standard winchester rings with 1910 and 1907 patent dates on the right sides of the bases. Winchester s telescopic sight was developed from prof. The scope has scattered light wear with fairly clear glass, though the lenses could use a good cleaning, in about very good condition. The rings are holding a winchester a5 scope with fine crosshair reticle, adjustable for windage and elevation using the rear ring mount. Vintage reproduction telescopic scopes tagged winchester a5. The side of the scope tube is rollstamped manufactured by the winchester repeating arms co. In looking at the wws on the net, and the mva in person, i cant see any difference.
This variation was used by both the marines and the army in wwi. Sep 29, 2016 the a5 scope was introduced by winchester in 1910, and it achieved some measure of popularity in the civilian market. The elevation and windage can be adjusted in the rear mount. There is a minor bend on the left side near the edge of the cross hair see the pic. Approved by the war office in late 1914 and production started at the enfield factory in early 1915.
These scopes are known by the small serial number marked on the tube. Utg 39x32 1 bugbuster scope, ao, rgb mildot, qd rings. If you cannot find the manual you require please use our online order system or contact us directly at any time by phone during office hours. I lucked onto a set mounted on,of all things, a savage bolt action. The new a scope is a variation of the mva 2000 series scope.
I contacted winchester, they replied within the hour. Big larry i disagree that the lyman mount takes away 80% of the value of the telescope. The stock is unmarked, and appears as if the cartouche stamps have been sanded out faded out of the wood over time. The original winchester a5 scoped rifles had the rear scope block mounted on the flat portion of the rear sight base photos. Tnis of the winchester as sniper third most common, with 907 to the first contract for 200 to whitehead brothers on 7. Mar 07, 2019 kev18, winchester made offset adapters to offset their a5 scopes for use on levers and clip loading bolt rifles, but i can imagine they were not popular, and would be very hard to find. Nigel greenaway looks at the winchester a5 sniper scope, a model also favoured by. Marine corps acquired a number of the telescopes for use on some of.
This 1916 number 1 mklll version is 100% correct for the 1916 run. This ww1 winchester a5 scoped sniper rifle was designed by the london gunsmiths whitehead bros. Winchester a5 rear mount is referred to as the grasshopper mount in reference to the under tube spring. Scout sniper day scope ssdsschmidt and bender pm ii 312. This item winchester by daisy outdoor products 4 x 32 ao winchester scope black, 4 x 32 truglo 4x32mm compact rimfire and air rifle scope series, duplex reticle, black. It has high, grooved, 1pc handguard with two spring clips. Winchester early model 63 carbine made in 1933 possibly the first two days of production, serial number 11x,the scope is a winchester a5,there is a small dent on the top of the tube look at picture number 11 and some blue wear on the scope tube,the barrel is 20 inch in length,caliber is 22 long rifle,all barrel marking are. Clean vintage winchester model 52 with winchester a5 scope and mount made around 1927 sold manufacturer. The rear mounts feature what is commonly referred to as. Clamp screw is compatible with original winchester a5 scopes.
In my outing with the rifle and scope, i was dialing back and forth to each animal with ease. Hastings optical calculations and patents were obtained in 1907. Like the original winchester a5 scopes from the late 1880s1890s, the malcolm 3x and 6x short telescopic comes with authentically styled caged rear mount and front mount. The scope slides in its mounts under recoil along a fixed track and must be pulled back into position. Here we have a winchester a5 telescopic rifle sight in its original repaired box.
In mayjune 1917, adolph niedner mounted 150 winchester a5 scopes on marine rifles in philadelphia. Bore rates about 810 with patina in the grooves but nice rifling. M1903 springfield marine a5 sniper variant snipers hide forum. Winchester model 1917 sniper chambered in 3006 with correct winchester a5 scope. Winchester model 1917 sniper with winchester a5 scope. The scope is period correct as well, being a winchester a5. Lyman did sell winchester scopes that were assembled from the original winchester parts they received when they purchased the winchester scope.
The scope tube and mounts retain nearly 95% of the commercial blue finish. The six inch spacing also meant that every windage or elevation adjustment. Vintage reproduction telescopic scopes tagged winchester. The adjustment hashes on this simpler version move the reticle 1.
When selecting a scope to use on their sniper variants of the m1903, the usmc went with the five power a5. There is some light normal cosmetic wear on the finish, but no rust or pitting. Winchester ammunition manufactures ammo for all shooting activities including hunting, sport, target and personal defense. Payne, i was able to identify the winchester a5 the longer one telescope as being british wwi issue. By the time the marines started to produce their own version of the mann niedner in house at the philly depot, the war was basically over. The bases were made recently to replicate the original characteristics of how this gun was issued.
What a winchester nigel greenaway looks at the winchester a5 sniper scope, a model also favoured by the canadians last month i described patterns of aldis sniper most prolific wii british production run of 3, 196. Model 1903 wwi sniper rifle with marine modified winchester a5 telescopic sight and mannneider scope mounts. This matches the older winchester a5 scope mount dimensions. It has two slots in the tube with small slotted screw heads flush with the tube surface. Traditional scope blocks often seem to be described as either 38 inch wide or 12 inch wide. Winchester 4x32 adjustable objective air rifle scope with. However, whether lyman used the lenses that came from winchester, or installed the lenses they used in the 5a is not certain.
There is no cost effective or simple diy method to mount an optic on an original winchester model 69a bolt action rifle. Winchester ammunition premium ammo winchester ammunition. Winchester a5 scopes were mounted on model 1903 target and service rifles from 1910 onwards and the marine corps had several hundred a5 telescopic. Malcolm optics vintage reproduction scopes are manufactured with modern lens coatings and manufacturing practices. The scope tube has standard winchester rings with 1910 and 1907 patent dates on the right side of the bases. While the scope only gets one star, i wish i could five stars to winchester daisy for their outstanding customer service. They are specifically for use with winchester a5 scopes they are not compatible with lyman or unertl scopes.
Winchester a5 usmc sniper scope for model 1903 springfeild sniper rifle. The m40 rifle is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. Winchester model 70 boltaction rifle owners manual. The original winchester a5 scoped rifles had the rear scope block mounted on. With an over sized wood case with a5 labels, a leather scope case, and an original winchester a5 box. When winchester introduced into the market its a5 5 power telescope in 1910, the usmc decided that this was the scope it needed for its competitive 03 springfield match rifles. I just received a winchester a5 scope, which i plan to use on my bpcr rolling block. Winchester a 5 scope with mount c31438 united states. Both the lyman and winchester, if they are the clicked. This winchester rifle has the correct winchester a5 scope with special mounts request by the usmc. Springfield model 1903 rifle with winchester a5 telescopic sight. The changeover to the a1 model was completed in the 1970s, the a3 in the 2000s, and the a5 in 2009. Apr 14, 2018 the most common known version of the a5 sniper is the mann niedner.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The barrel has the wp markings off to the side as well as the caliber markings. Savage model 23d 23d, blue 24 12 detachable magazine bolt. The army would take the lead in testing the new winchester scope, and on february 12th, 1914 twelve a5 scoped rifles were sent to the ordnance department for evaluation. Springfield m1903 wwi sniper rifles sniper central. Used in military service during ww1 as noted by author william brophy. The army would decline to pursue the implementation of this design, as detailed in the document above document. The top of the scope tube is rollstamped with the twoline winchester address and patent dates followed by the model designation a5. If you need to have the safety button reversed on your shotgun, please contact a winchester repeating arms authorized repair center or send your shotgun to the winchester repeating arms service facility in arnold, missouri. Winchester model 52 with winchester a5 scope and mount description. I offered to relieve him of the problem by buying the scope but he didnt hear me. Wwii usmc mann niedner winchester a5 sniper snipers. When bpcs started, the a5 scopes were selling for 7 to 8 hundred bucks. It takes away 80% of the value of the scope, even if it is a a5.
Original unertl dovetails the scope rings, not the blocks generally measure. Anyhow, im very pleased with the mva winchester a5 scope. Comes with a nice leather strap that has light surface wear wrinkling and no markings. These are obviously adjustments, the one at the rear 1 from the eye piece is radial and is probably used to.
British issue winchester a5 and unknown scope with enfield. Gun was ordered with a deluxe checkered straight grip stock and shotgun style buttplate. The concerns i have heard regarding the scope and mounts capacity to shoot out to 600 yards are false. If you need to have the safety button reversed on your shotgun, please contact a winchester repeating arms authorized repair center or send your shotgun to the winchester repeating. Winchester rifles modern boltautosingle other bolt. Winchester super x pump, 12 and 20 gauge pumpaction shotgun. I need the crosshairs replaced in a winchester a5 scope. The current mva b series scope uses this mount design.
It is important that you read and understand your firearms owners manual thoroughly before using it. Winchester model 63 early carbine with winchester a5 scope. This gun was originally winchester manufactured with an a5 scope mounted on it. I also have a very low numbered fecker with a winchester mount, and it is supposed to have the winchester mount. Winchester then received the contact for the a5 sniper rifles, but that was not a mann niedner style rifle. Winchester model 52 with winchester a5 scope and mount. The battery stop can be set by the shooter for the proper field of view. Extraordinary documented experimental springfield model.
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