With this scope you can observe terrestrial objects from an appreciable distance, even in twilight. Picture of m49 from war department manual tm 91556 published in 1944. The higher magnifications of a spotting scope will make holding it in your hands impractical. Save m49 scope to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. This is not a later issued plastic carry case, but the correct ww2 fibre type. The m49 is a fixed 20power telescope with an eyepiece focus. Keep the scope body in the preferred viewing position by. I just found an old m49 spotter brass data plate 3xx od wrinkle, remenants of coated optics sticker with an untagged m15 in a wrinkle od finish no straps, thongs or clamps and a later m164 case with strap. I did take it on western packhorse hunts twice, and left it with the guide af. Mounting the scope and setting up the tripod remove the spotting scope from its case. The snows of kilimanjaro and the novel to have and. The 20x scope comes complete with front and rear lens covers, standard issue tripod, offset, one height. Spotting scope reach in terms of mm open talk forum. Included in sale is m49 telescope with both lens caps, m15.
Marine corps infantrymen and reconnaissance marines that have graduated from a u. So whats the difference between a cheap scope and an expensive one. The m49 spotting scope, also known as the m49 observation telescope, is a multipurpose scope system used primarily for long range marksmanship observation. Athlon cronus tactical 742x60, vortex razor 65mm, meopta tga 30x spotting scopes duration. That is, it is designed to be used by the sportsperson, boater or casual user in an environment in which exposure to water, such as rain, mist, splashing and so forth, might be a possibility. Focal length is the distance from the primary objective to the focal plane.
The telescope was repainted at least once before it came into my possession and is in great shape. Horus vision uses its own reticles, attached to a leupold spotting scope and calibrated. In my pursuit of the ultimate spotting scope, i worked my way up from a modestlypriced bushnell, finally settling on the supersized pentax 100ed. I picked up a wood case with canvas strap that the m49 spotting scope fits. Zeiss adaptor photolens m49 harpia spotting scopes. Turn the thumbscrew counterclockwise to loosen the mounting collar.
Spotting scopes are a must for hunters, birdwatchers, and anybody who shoots at longdistance targets. Per the other thread, im posting my thoughts on the athlon ares scopes. Original wwii fibre carry case m53a1 for the artillery or snipers spotting scope m49. Glass is clear and everything operates as it should. Home forums ammunition, gear, and firearm help shooting gear and storage m49 us armyusmc sniper spotting scope. The firefield 20x50 spotting scope is blazing a new trail in the spotting scope category. How to use a spotting scope for shooting outdoorhill.
Buy levenhuk blaze 20 75x100 spotting scope in online shop. It can also be used for observing the effects of artillery fires and other general purposes. Game animals are most commonly active in the low light of early morning and late evening. A spotting scope is an optical instrument used to view distant objects primarily on land therefore optimized for terrestrial observations. This is a discussion on m49 m151 spotting scopes within the optics forums, part of the gun forum category. Section i introduction is published it contains for the information and guidanceof detailed instructions for inspection, disassembly, reassembly, maintenance, and repairof the observation telescopes m48 and m49. Thank you for purchasing a celestron regal m2 spotting scope. The m1 rifle and silver horseshoes a tale of the wimbledon cup and the farr trophy1 circa 1957 by dick culver.
Leupold spotting scopes are equipped with twistup eyecups to allow for ease of. The burris tactical line of scopes and sights are optics designed for situations where there is no tolerance for failure. M49 spotting scope news newspapers books scholar jstor november 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message. Levenhuk a10 smartphone adapter is a very useful accessory for everyone interested in astrophotography, or shooting wildlife or microcosm. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. How to choose a spotting scope orion telescopes resource.
The resulting scope weighs just over 1 kg 37 ounces, and is 12. We trust that all the work we put into it will reward you with years of enjoyment and troublefree use. Horus visions proprietary spotting system is grid based, eliminating some of the guesswork inherent in a crosshairs and mildots system as the spotter or marksman works to adjust for range and wind. Wanted to know if anyone here has had experience with the m49 spotter. Spread out the tripod legs and place the tripod on a level surface. Your spotting scope has an 80mm diameter front objective lens. Before knowing how to use a spotting scope for shooting, you must know what is spotting scope in the beginning. Besides putting a butler creek 48 on there, has anyone ever seen original replacements for sale. To extend the legs to the desired height, open a leg. I also tried out a variety of 8085 mm objective scopes, including the.
M49 m49 army sniper scope repair parts manuals cd pdf. Lets start with the basics and then define and compare the different features of spotting scopes to help you decide on a purchase. Normally spotting scopes have 50mm to 80mm objective lens and magnification anywhere from 15x to 60x, but there are more powerful. This repair parts and special tools list is divided into the following sections. Im guessing the mil doesnt buy them anymore but its a shame they dont sell them commercially as a rugged option to buy. Quality optics in the form of binoculars and spotting scopes are essential for the hunter to see into the shadows and pick out a deer or a moose from alder or willow branches.
A spotting scope is a compact telescope designed larg. In my personal opinion, optics are one of the two major improvements. A practical, yet elegant, design is the foundation on which the firefield 20x50 spotting scope was built, improving upon earlier spotting scope models, and making it the. Its built to the same specifics as the m164 case, and in the picture its lower case the top case is the m164. Did the early m15 tripod have a data plate or only the later ones. Find great deals on ebay for m49 scope and vintage spotting scope. However, these instructions should apply to most tripods. Scout snipers must earn the rank of lance corporal, be selected by their battalion to join the scoutsniper platoon, and complete an. Levenhuk blaze 2075x100 spotting scope is a powerful spotting scope with a large objective lens diameter of 3.
Original us world war 2 m49 spotting scope telescope. The audubon guide to buying spotting scopes budget to. Rotate the spotting scope body to a comfortable viewing angle. Post war overhaul semi gloss smooth olive drab paint. For that reason, i am here to introduce you with spotting scope that is one of the most important elements for the professional hunters and shooters. Using spotting scopes vs binoculars hunting binocularsplus. M49 us armyusmc sniper spotting scope the high road. This manual lists repair parts, special tools, and test equipment required for the performance of direct support, general support, and depot maintenance of the telescope observation m49. Payment checkout shipping make your day m49 m49 army sniper scope repair parts manuals cd pdf military, army, telescope observation models. Decided to sell my m49 and wanted to give forum members who may need one a chance. This determines how much light light information the scope collects. It can also be used for observing the effects of artillery fires and other general purposes the m49 is a fixed 20power telescope with an eyepiece focus. The optolyth tbg 100 hd scope, with its whopping 100mm objective lens, was the largest and heaviest of them all. From what i have gathered up on info these have been in.
Harpia, the new topoftherange spotting scope from zeiss, include. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. The m49 observation telescope, also called an m49 spotting scope, is used to assist in observing the effectiveness of artillery fire. Small wonder then that spotting scopes are fast gaining popularity among regular outdoors enthusiasts. The m49 spotting scope, also known as the m49 observation telescope, is a multipurpose. It has a field of view of 2 degrees and an exit pupil diameter of 0. Spotting alaskan game, alaska department of fish and game. I had owned a vortex skyline 2060x80 scope since 2008ish, and it was used 95% of the time at my local 200 yards max shooting range. Marine snipers upgrade from wwii era m49 spotting scope the. This armygreen, rubberarmored, waterproof monster pushes the envelope of spotting scope technology in terms of lightgathering ability as well as the extremes that a birder will go to in order to see distant or poorly lit birds.
Most spotting scopes are look and work just like small telescopes with refractor, maksutov, or catadioptric optical design. I looked up one of the oems and they still had the m49 in their product line description as one of the products they build. United states marine corps scout sniper mos 0317, formerly 8541 is a secondary mos military occupational specialty designator of u. View through a m49 spotting scope at the 500 yard line during the division matches on camp hansen, okinawa, japan, jan. For an avid hunter, his hunting equipment can make the difference between a hit and a miss. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to.
This is a discussion on m49 spotting scope within the optics forums, part of the gun forum category. The adapter allows you to install any smartphone model on your telescope, microscope, binoculars, or spotting scope. I have a decent wwii manufactured m49 spotting scope brass data plate but it is missing the front lens covercap. Spotting scope,huicocy 2060x60mm zoom 3919mm fully multi coated optical lens fogproof and movably eyepiece rubber design telescope with quick smartphone mount kit and tabletop tripod for target. The audubon guide to scopes whether youre shopping for your first scope or upgrading, weve got excellent options for every budget. Preferred checkout for fastest processing of your order, please use vendio checkout. Genuine american army m15 tripod for m49 m42 sniper spotting. Zeiss gavia field spotting scope 3060x 85mm angled eyepiece. Some special use spotting scopes do not include tripods. Kifaru 4894 van gordon st suite 305 wheat ridge, colorado 80033 180022269.
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