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They total to 28% of the rifles issued that day. Anyone with even a modicum of knowledge of statistics knows this one is a lock, “documents” be damned. Particularly since there is only one possible example of a 6-loop case with no visible sign of any specific sniper on, or attached to it. There are numerous examples of these same 8-loop “Penguin” scope cases found over the net with no decipherable names. Promo has three of them in a single photo. By the way, any idea that promotes the notion that the snipers bought the scope cases themselves is idiotic nonsense. The Marine pay scale at that time would prohibit it, as would their remote location, unless Cuban made. By the way, all these cases came with their Mann-Niedner based (Marine Mount) A5 scope, which means the matching rifles had Mann-Niedner bases.
Next is a picture of Gunner Steve Estock on the OSD rifle range with his “Penguin” 8-loop scope case (pictured above) over his shoulder (look under his left hand). It’s got to be neat to own a piece of history and have a picture of it being used “in the day”. Congratulations, Tom.
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As I stated, the scopes had Marine Mounts, the rifles had Mann-Niedner bases, and the scope cases were “Penguin” 8-loop scope cases that appear to be made specifically for the A5. On the 6-loop side of the discussion, not a single 6-loop scope case bearing any name, serial number, or other information indicating it was assigned to any sniper rifle or sniper has surfaced in the last 100-years. That alone should be enough physical evidence to convince any reasonable person.
If you aren’t convinced at this point that the sniper rifles issued on 4 March 1918 utilized scopes with Marine Mounts in Mann-Niedner bases with 8-loop “Penguin” scope cases, it is my fault for a poor presentation. The evidence is certainly there, with a total lack of evidence for the contrary position. What you have seen is only a tiny portion of the data I have, but I am soaking up bandwidth.
Convinced - or not convinced? Either way, now you may understand why I do not accept the “documents, I have documents” nonsense; especially when those documents are never presented, presented in an abbreviated form, or presented only to individuals “highly regarded”. It is total BS, and no one becomes an expert by just collecting documents. I use documents also, but great care needs to be taken when examining any document to ensure it is interpreted correctly, and its “place in time” is understood. In the final analysis, no document can change historical fact.
Thanks to Jeff for letting me present this. Ask any questions you may have.
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In France with the 8-Loop Scope Case
I almost forgot about this photograph, which is of a 13th Regiment Marine Sergeant taken in France in late 1918. Please note the 8-loop "Penguin" scope case hanging from his left hip. As an added caveat, look closely at the eyepiece of the scope and you will see the dim light adapter attached to the scope. I can identify this Marine with no doubt whatsoever. The rifle has the Marine Mounts which means it has Mann-Niedner bases, and is a WRA rifle. I also know the serial number of this rifle and who owns the scope case and scope.
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