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**4V50 Gary** · January 15, 2001, 09:20 PM

Generally the Weaver 330c was used (known in the military as the M73B1). However, alternates like the Lyman Alaskan (M73), M81 (military Alaskan modified with sliding scope shade and crosshair reticle) and M82 (military Alaskan w/sliding scope shade and post/crosshair reticle) were alternate substitutes after adoption of the M1C in late 1944 when the M73B1 was not available. In late 1945, the M84 scope was also an authorized substitute scope for the 03A4.

As mentioned above, the proper base was the Redfield Jr. and rings. For more reading, check out Bruce Canfield's books. He's an excellant researcher (and one time contributer to this board).

Oh, if you haven't seen Saving Private Ryan, the sniper has an M81 equipped 03A4 which somehow transforms into the USMC 8x Unertl during the course of the movie. Doncha just love Hollywood?

January 15, 2001, 09:20 PM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	Generally the Weaver 330c was used (known in the military as the M73B1). However, alternates like the Lyman Alaskan (M73), M81 (military Alaskan modified with sliding scope shade and crosshair reticle) and M82 (military Alaskan w/sliding scope shade and post/crosshair reticle) were alternate substitutes after adoption of the M1C in late 1944 when the M73B1 was not available. In late 1945, the M84 scope was also an authorized substitute scope for the 03A4. As mentioned above, the proper base was the Redfield Jr. and rings. For more reading, check out Bruce Canfield's books. He's an excellant researcher (and one time contributer to this board). Oh, if you haven't seen Saving Private Ryan, the sniper has an M81 equipped 03A4 which somehow transforms into the USMC 8x Unertl during the course of the movie. Doncha just love Hollywood? __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*