Unknown sight?

[cptdarling506]

What is this sight for?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =253531616

[dwmmg08]

That's a ZF12, The standard telescopic sight for the MG08, made by a number of different makers. The leather eye cup looks a little the worse for wear, but all the rest is in pretty good shape, that one is made by Leitz.

[dwmmg08]

If you look in the MG08 section of this website, there's several pictures of ZF 12 sights! Thanks for the link, that was interesting!

[cptdarling506]

Thanks for the reply.
I know the buyer, a very keen gun man.
So I'm guessing NZ$555.00(aproxUS$380.00) is a high price to pay?

[ChrisPCook]

I've seen them go less on epay, not nearly the demand as 34/42 sights... Chris....

[dwmmg08]

I would not say that is terribly high, that is in the range of market value, probably a little on the high side, but not outrageous. I've seen them go for $350 with case 10 years ago, to $500 and over with case, to $300 without. Like I said, it's in the range they're going for. Look on Ebay on completed auctions, you'll see several.

OF course, knowing the history of the piece should count for something.