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Optics Nightforce NX8 1-8 Mil C
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Scope is in good condition, has a few scratches as shown but has enjoyed a lightly used life. Glass is in great shape - I am happy to FaceTime or send a video of different angles if desired. Mount is a one-piece Nightforce 1.5” 0 MOA. Includes the rubber flip caps as well. I am the original owner/purchaser. $1,400 TYD
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SOLD Berger 6.5 VLD Target 130s
- By big_beau13
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WTS 6.5mm
Berger VLD Target 130's, unopened box of 100 $50
Berger Long Range Hybrid Target 144gn, Count (183) SOLD
Shipped, PayPal, Venmo or Zelle
Berger VLD Target 130's, unopened box of 100 $50
Shipped, PayPal, Venmo or Zelle
Reloading Equipment RCBS Matchmaster Powder Dispenser
- By OTT0018
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Likely the Earliest Marine Sniper Rifle that still exists, from 1909
- By cplnorton
- Vintage Sniper Rifles
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I thought you guys might like this one. This rifle has a lot of historical value to the Marine Sniper program. This is likely the earliest Marine Sniper rifle that still exists.
If you are not aware, the first "official" US sniper rifle was the M1908 Warner Swasey. It was adopted in 1908 by Army Ordnance and was made by Springfield Armory starting later that year. The first production run of rifles, past a couple test rifles, were in the 352xxx and 353xxx serial range.
Basically, the whole premise of the Marine Sniper program started when the Marines decided to buy a handful of these first Army sniper rifles in 1909. This is the first time the Marines had tested an "official Sniper rifle" and from this ground work, it lead to the official Sniper program in 1917.
A neat point about this rifle. This is likely not only the earliest Marine Sniper rifle known, but it's also from the very first block of official Army sniper rifles produced. So it really served as the beginning of the sniper program for both branches.
Originally, the mounts for the Warner Swasey sights were staked on the inside of the receiver by Springfield Armory. Once the Warner Swasey sights became outdated, it was common in the era to remove the mounts and make the Snipers into a standard service rifle. Reading Ordnance docs of the time, they stated the staked screws were hard to remove and it was easier to just cut the mount off the receiver and leave the staked screw heads in place.
Even though I have never found the serial list of the 1909 shipment to the Marines, everything I have ever found leads me to firmly believe this was one of them. They would have for sure been in this serial range. I did find this rifle's serial number on a Marine Document from 1929 but it does not detail on the document if the serial is a SA or RIA number. But the odds are highly in favor that it is my rifle after the mount had been removed and it became a standard service rifle.
Looking at the rifle it has likely been rebuilt several times by the Marines, with the last time during WWII. It is a pretty stereotypical early WWII rebuild with a 1942 Sedgley USMC barrel.
Even though all that still exists of the original 1909 Sniper rifle, is the receiver, it's pretty likely the entire Marine Sniper program started here.
So far, this is the only known Marine Model of 1908 Warner Swasey that exists. There is one in the private collection of the Marine museum, but the receiver isn't original so I imagine it was put together for a display.
I feel very honored to be the caretaker of this rifle, and the legacy it left behind. I just wish this one could talk.
If you are not aware, the first "official" US sniper rifle was the M1908 Warner Swasey. It was adopted in 1908 by Army Ordnance and was made by Springfield Armory starting later that year. The first production run of rifles, past a couple test rifles, were in the 352xxx and 353xxx serial range.
Basically, the whole premise of the Marine Sniper program started when the Marines decided to buy a handful of these first Army sniper rifles in 1909. This is the first time the Marines had tested an "official Sniper rifle" and from this ground work, it lead to the official Sniper program in 1917.
A neat point about this rifle. This is likely not only the earliest Marine Sniper rifle known, but it's also from the very first block of official Army sniper rifles produced. So it really served as the beginning of the sniper program for both branches.
Originally, the mounts for the Warner Swasey sights were staked on the inside of the receiver by Springfield Armory. Once the Warner Swasey sights became outdated, it was common in the era to remove the mounts and make the Snipers into a standard service rifle. Reading Ordnance docs of the time, they stated the staked screws were hard to remove and it was easier to just cut the mount off the receiver and leave the staked screw heads in place.
Even though I have never found the serial list of the 1909 shipment to the Marines, everything I have ever found leads me to firmly believe this was one of them. They would have for sure been in this serial range. I did find this rifle's serial number on a Marine Document from 1929 but it does not detail on the document if the serial is a SA or RIA number. But the odds are highly in favor that it is my rifle after the mount had been removed and it became a standard service rifle.
Looking at the rifle it has likely been rebuilt several times by the Marines, with the last time during WWII. It is a pretty stereotypical early WWII rebuild with a 1942 Sedgley USMC barrel.
Even though all that still exists of the original 1909 Sniper rifle, is the receiver, it's pretty likely the entire Marine Sniper program started here.
So far, this is the only known Marine Model of 1908 Warner Swasey that exists. There is one in the private collection of the Marine museum, but the receiver isn't original so I imagine it was put together for a display.
I feel very honored to be the caretaker of this rifle, and the legacy it left behind. I just wish this one could talk.
SOLD Terrapin X
- By ggmanning
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My original Terrapin PLRF-05 finally died and I bought a new Terrapin X to replace it. In the mean time I inquired into service for my PLRF-05 and ended up with a replacement Terrapin X from Vector. That unit is for sale.
$925 shipped SOLD
$925 shipped SOLD
Optics Holosun HE407K X2 6 MOA Green
- By ShadyND
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Holosun HE407K X2 6 MOA Green Dot. BNIB $200 shipped
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Firearms 2003 Heckler & Koch USP Tactical 45 With Blast 2 & Mags
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Optics Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 Angled spotting scope
- By Danrobberg
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Brand new condition. Comes with eye piece, original box and everything it came with plus an RRS Arca rail adaptor.
$1100 shipped
$1100 shipped
Reloading Equipment 9MM Brass (Starline and Mixed)
- By jdne5b
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I have a bunch of 9mm brass to clear out.
Fully processed Starline headstamp 9mm. Most is likely once fired. I’ll call it +95% single headstamp but it is likely closer to 99%.
Fully sorted
Roll sized
Deprimed
Sized
Polished
$185 for 3000 +extras shipping included, multiple available.
Unprocessed Mixed headstamp 9mm
Sorted to remove 380/38 super/7.62 etc
Walnut tumbled.
No additional processing has been done. May contain headstamps with crimped primers
$25 per 1000 plus shipping. I can add processing if wanted for additional cost and wait time.
Fully processed Starline headstamp 9mm. Most is likely once fired. I’ll call it +95% single headstamp but it is likely closer to 99%.
Fully sorted
Roll sized
Deprimed
Sized
Polished
$185 for 3000 +extras shipping included, multiple available.
Unprocessed Mixed headstamp 9mm
Sorted to remove 380/38 super/7.62 etc
Walnut tumbled.
No additional processing has been done. May contain headstamps with crimped primers
$25 per 1000 plus shipping. I can add processing if wanted for additional cost and wait time.
