Interesting sniper photo

ditch68 · Jun 9, 2018

I don't know if this photo has been discussed before, but it is very interesting. The sniper appears to have built a skid with a camo shield and frame from tree branches. It looks like the whole thing sits on the ground, and serves as a rest and blind all in one. Pretty cool.

Looks like a bmj high turret.

Jeff

*Photo property and courtesy of Dave Roberts, thanks Dave.

mdarnell19 · Jun 10, 2018

Great picture. I have never seen this one. Dave has all the best pictures.

I agree, it looks like he has a bmj scope on a turret mount. Looks like he also has a pair of 6x30 binos.

flynaked · Jun 10, 2018

Mind if I post a few more on this thread from the net? Not sure if they are all super commonly seen ones or not as I don’t haunt the sniper section.

ditch68 · Jun 10, 2018

flynaked said:
Mind if I post a few more on this thread from the net? Not sure if they are all super commonly seen ones or not as I don’t haunt the sniper section.

Sure, what did you find?

Jeff

Rudi · Jun 10, 2018

He still looks pretty easy to spot.

Absolut · Jun 11, 2018

Rudi said:
He still looks pretty easy to spot.

If you are standing in the open area it surely looks like someone with two brooms in the hand, but someone camouflaged like this on the ground will be a tough job to spot...

I love the fact that it appears it is not only camouflage, but the thicker boughs seem to form something like a rifle rest/bipod at the front. He obviously did invest some time in it!

ditch68 · Jun 11, 2018

I'd be willing to bet the skid design is to facilitate sliding and creeping forward toward a target over a period of time, the enemy would only see the front of the blind as the sniper crept forward over hours of time to get a good position. That is a standard sniper tactic even today.

Jeff

mdarnell19 · Jun 11, 2018

I would guess that this picture was taken at a sniper school.

flynaked · Jun 11, 2018

Like I said not sure if these are all super commonly known or what not but maybe there’s one or two that aren’t? Some came off alamy.de and other random findings from the net, none are mine. There’s an elm Oberndorf in here, only remember seeing the other common elm HT picture. Also the close up leaning over the tree is interesting, appears to have Cyrillic characters carved in it.

Dave Roberts · Jun 11, 2018

flynaked said:
Like I said not sure if these are all super commonly known or what not but maybe there’s one or two that aren’t? Some came off alamy.de and other random findings from the net, none are mine. There’s an elm Oberndorf in here, only remember seeing the other common elm HT picture. Also the close up leaning over the tree is interesting, appears to have Cyrillic characters carved in it.

I am the owner of these 5 Original Prints . Photos 1 , 2 , 7 , 9 , 10 .

flynaked · Jun 11, 2018

Dave, how about that! Awesome! I will kindly remove them if you would like?

Absolut · Jun 12, 2018

Dave, picture #7 says that is is a press picture. I therefore assume there are more of them in existance?

I especially like this one, looks like a WWI sniper scope:

Thorne · Jun 12, 2018

Absolut said:
Dave, picture #7 says that is is a press picture. I therefore assume there are more of them in existance?

I especially like this one, looks like a WWI sniper scope:

Not to mention his cleaning rod is missing.

Perhaps to squeeze little more accuracy out of his shots?

Amberg · Jun 12, 2018

Absolut said:
I especially like this one, looks like a WWI sniper scope:

It's a WWI Dr. W. Gerard, B3x scope.

Dave Roberts · Jun 12, 2018

Absolut said:
Dave, picture #7 says that is is a press picture. I therefore assume there are more of them in existance?

I especially like this one, looks like a WWI sniper scope:

Yes I have one but I did not mention this as one of mine . I know there are many of these out there .

Dave Roberts · Jun 12, 2018

Amberg said:
It's a WWI Dr. W. Gerard, B3x scope.

I know were there is one of these LT with Dr. W Gerard B3x Scope Sets . The problem is the Rifle is a made up post war piece of shite LT and the owner wants Stupid Money for it . Would love to get the Scope & Rings but not for his asking price !!!! .

Wolfgang gave me my Copy of this Photo , It was a present on my very first visit to Germany and the Meyer Farm !!!! :thumbsup:

Dave Roberts · Jun 12, 2018

flynaked said:
Dave, how about that! Awesome! I will kindly remove them if you would like?

You do not have to remove them just put my name on them like Jeff did with the one he posted that will be OK :thumbsup:

pzo · Nov 5, 2018

6x30 bakelite binocular

mdarnell19 said:
Great picture. I have never seen this one. Dave has all the best pictures.

I agree, it looks like he has a bmj scope on a turret mount. Looks like he also has a pair of 6x30 binos.

Have a closer look at details of binocular. Sniper is wearing 6x30 bakelite binocular. I only know two pictures of German soldiers, where this type of binocular is visible, on both, unfortunately, only partially.

ditch68 · Nov 5, 2018

I do believe you are correct, that looks like a bakelite pair.

Jeff

Dave Roberts · Nov 5, 2018

Absolut said:
Dave, picture #7 says that is is a press picture. I therefore assume there are more of them in existance?

I especially like this one, looks like a WWI sniper scope:

Georg
Yes ,you are correct there is most likely copies out there of this photo . But mine has a piece of paper attached to the back of it giving info of were , when and who the photographer was . So it maybe the Original Photo were as the others are copies of my ORIGINAL !!!! . Regardless as I have stated many times I enjoy sharing . I only ask that my name be put on the photo so the photo thieves can not copy it and sell there shite copies to others . Best Regards

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