Recently traded for a Mosin PU Sniper from an ingo member. Turns out, the rifle is 1937. I've since learned the PU scope is too new for a '37 91/30 to be an original sniper as it would have a different scope. No harm, no foul, the ingo member purchased it as a PU sniper and traded it as such, not knowing it was not an original. What I'm trying to learn is whether the scope was an original PU scope from another rifle, unissued real scope later put on this rifle, or if it's a reproduction scope and not real. The serial number of the rifle was engraved on the scope mount, leading me to believe it was one of the many fake reproductions, but as I understand, some were from real scopes, some were form reproductions. What signs can I look for in the scope? I'm not looking to assess a value on the rifle, would rather hold on to this one, especially if the scope is an original in itself. I've read random things, but would rather a collective in one spot on the determining the authenticity of THE SCOPE ONLY, to determine if it's an original from a different rifle or a reproduction. The actual reticle does move with adjustment like the originals, not staying centered.
Scope labels include:
-hammer and sickle
-91/30
-n4 828216
All machine heads are flat.
Thoughts from Mosin Fan Bois?
Scope labels include:
-hammer and sickle
-91/30
-n4 828216
All machine heads are flat.
Thoughts from Mosin Fan Bois?