Produced by Leitz Optics of Canada the Sniper Scope C1 was selected by the Canadian military after tests conducted between October 1956 and April 1957 (Cashner, 2013).

The Snipe Scope C1 was latter tested by the British and Australian military, who reported issues with the scope fogging from humitidity in tropical environments (Cashner, 2013).

Images



On C1A1 (FN FAL) with Canadian soldier.





Reticle



VIDEOS

Video by Rifles Shooters Club

Serial Numbers

Only 305 scopes were ordered by the Canadian military, known scope serial numbers fall between 1201 and 1561 (Michael Law, 2004).

Serial	Images	Notes
1206	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1245	2
1276	2
1396	2 3
1453	2 3 4	Seen in video above by Rifles Shooters Club
1454	2 3 4 5 6 7 8	Has overhaul date of Feb 1990.

References

Cashner, B. (2013). The Fn Fal battle rifle. Osprey Publishing.

Michael Law, C. (2004). Without Warning. Spotlight Poets.

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