Short Side Rail Sniper Rifles/Misc. Sniper Topics

[Hercules]

LIST CURRENT: 19 JAN 25

This thread will be dedicated to everything related to the Short Side Rail. Please post any pictures, threads, or links with your info on the short side rail here. Moderator please feel free to change or take over this thread. However, I am happy to keep up to date with any information if you want.

Links to Short Side Rail Rifles/Scopes and Information Below:

SS Short Side Rail Rifles

SS Short Side Rail Conversion 1363

SS Conversion Short Side Rail 1363

Here is an original SS Conversion Short Side Rail. All matching. The bolt body was reclaimed or replaced at some point. Hard to say when. Other bolt parts are original to rifle in my opinion. Just a few highlights for now. I added the scope, because it did not come with one. Thanks for...

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SS Short Side Rail Conversion 6626

SS Short Side Rail sniper

Here are pictures of the SS/SSR that I had mentioned in an earlier thread. I acquired this rifle quite a few years ago from a man in New Jersey, the brother of a veteran who had recently passed. The story, to the best of my recollection, was that the GI had been a US sniper during the war...

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SS Short Side Rail Conversion 7344

SS SSR Sniper rifle FIND in NH !!!!!!!!!!!!

A family member of a dead Vet sold this rifle to a local dealer along with a few other items. It was purchased and now I would like to post pictures. Would a Forum member please post via Email for me? In past I have had help doing this. Thank you. banjomikehashem@aol.com

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SS Short Side Rail Banner Conversion 9171 with Reproduction Mount

mauser banner D.R.P. SSR

Hi everyone, I need help. I want to buy a mauser banner D.R.P. s.n.76822. The gun has 3 holes for SSR but the rail,scope and stock are not present. Can be original? Does anyone have a D.R.P. ssr original to compare. thanks

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SS Short Side Rail Conversion 9956 with SS Conversion Ajack 6309 and SS Conversion Mount 8642

SS SSR finally complete

Thanks to a certain scope guru from this forum, I finally have a scope for the depot built SS SSR that my grandfather mailed home from Germany in 1945.

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SS Depot built SSR SN 9956

I’m new to the forum. I have a K98k that my grandfather pulled off of a dead SS soldier I believe in Belgium. The SN is matching 9956 including the SSR mount, except the bolt 6739. SS stamp is on the barrel and behind the trigger guard on the stock. I’m trying to learn all I can about it. Any...

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SS Mauser Standard Model Conversion Sniper Rifle 10571 with Hendsoldt SS Conversion Scope/Mount 4745

Standard modell ssr conversion

Got the Pics done today of my Standard Modell SSR Conversion , I hope there will be some good discussions about this SSR . It has a Very Rare type Scope used on the SS SSR . I know with all certainty that the Ajack 4X90 Dienstglas was NOT the only Scope Type used on these Sniper Rifles the SS...

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SS Short Side Rail Conversion 6497u

SS Conversion Short Side Rail 6497u

SS Conversion Short Side Rail 6497u. I am looking for a lone SS Ajack scope, SS Hendsoldt, or SS PKohler to put in the mount if you have one. Stock is a repaired duffle cut. All matching but front band and Scope.

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Mauser Banner Short Side Rail Rifles

Mauser Banner 75690 with SS Conversion Ajack Scope/Mount 5674

Mauser banner short side rail rifle

Hi everyone, I would like your advice as an expert regarding that rifle. Mauser Banner receiver N° B75690. no date. Ajack ss scope 4X90 N° 5674 with matching scope, base and mount. Stock (conversion K98b ??????????????) with markings on the stock disc S.A ?. I. 1.12 Can you help me regarding...

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Mauser Banner 80643 with Ajack in Banner Mount 80455

Mauser Standard Modell K98k Short Side Rail Conversion

This gun was a local find, courtesy of my postman, a fellow collector. Came from VFW member who my buddy randomly met at a hall dinner. Anyway, the purchase was worked out and here we are. Unfortunately, no scope. The rifle started off as a late B series Standard Modell, likely assembled in...

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Mauser Banner 81907 with Zeiss Zielvier Scope in Banner Mount 78398

Mauser Banner SSR Sniper 81907

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Sauer Short Side Rail Rifles

Sauer Short Side Rail 6501r

CE 42 SSR Sniper (Pic Heavy)

I have been waiting awhile for this one and I am happy that my importer did not lose this rifle; unlike my 'ar' zf41. This is an interesting CE (Sauer) which shows a direct link with BCD (Gustloff Werke) and sniper development. Sadly the rifle is a m/m. The bolt matches to itself, the front...

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Sauer Short Side Rail 9065t with Mauser Banner Scope 77330

Turbo Archie and Texasbadger restore a short side rail sniper!

Over a year ago TurboArchie posted a thread on searching for a repro short side rail scope and mount for his CE43 sniper,,,little did he know that I would pester him for about a year, I had scope and mount perfect for the rifle,,,we emailed,,,we pm'ed,,,we ran into each other at the Show of...

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Sauer Short Side Rail 9444L

CE 43 Type III SSR Sniper

It seems that this was the "luck week" since I not only got hold of an all matching bcd / bnz 4 dual code K98k rifle, but also stumbled into an ad from this morning for a sportered K98k. Well, after calling the owner I have had a very quick dinner (hoping noone else would call him and him...

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Sauer Short Side Rail 5463f

Sauer Short Side Rail Sniper 5463f

I wish I owned this one. Was in Rock Island Auction a few years ago and was also featured in Volume 2 Sauer Section. I added this for another example for the list and for interest sake. Also, here's the Rock Island Link...

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Short Side Rail Mounts/Scopes

Short Side Rail Type 3 22mm Mount 1293

HT & SSR Scope & Mount from SOS

Two Items I got a SOS Show HT Thanks to Mike Steves and SSR bought from Richard Milton . Thank You both Very Much my Friends

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Mauser Banner Short Side Rail Mount 82113

Spare SSR mauser banner mount

Hi everybody Is anyone owns this ssr spare mount ? I would be interested to have informations on markings on it ? Best regards Xavier

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Ajack SS Short Side Rail Scope 9178 with Matching Police Style Mount

SS Diestglas Short Side Rail Scope and Case

SS Dienstglas Short Side Rail Scope and Case Here are few photos I took with a new camera to try it out. I had this scope just recently repaired. One of my favorite scopes. Thanks for your interest.

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Sauer Short Rail Scope and Mount 7272N

Short side rail scope/mount

Hi everybody, I'd like to show you a recent acquisition. Undoubtedly original, that one comes out of the woodwork. The secured bar occult the maker mark. Without a doubt a dkl.

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Police Short Side Rail P. Kohler Scope and Matching Police Mount 183

Early SS Police Short Side Rail Rig find!

Friend of mine sold me this rig that was listed in a small auction as "German Optic". Was stunned to see what it was. Correct P Kohler 4x scope with correct elevation dail originally issued to rifle serial #183. Complete with carrying case and shoulder strap! So if anyone has SS rifle with...

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P. Kohler SSR Set

Had this Polizei P. Kohler SSR Set for awhile and just never posted pics thought it was good time to share some pics

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Ajack SS Short Side Rail Scope 166 Renumbered 8587

Ajack SS Dienstglas on SSR - arsenal reserialized

While not the most beautiful ensemble, I nevertheless liked it for having two rifle serials on it. Note it was originally issued with rifle #166, then in an arsenal re-serialized with EP to rifle #8597 (plus they scratched the original rifle serial on the scope tube with the EP as well). Second...

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Mauser Banner Hunter Donation Scope and Mount 79547

Jaegerspende Zielvier with SSR

Hello, some photos showing my favourite SSR. Zielvier# 34540 Rifle# 79547

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Ajack Reissued SS Conversion Short Side Rail Scope 1000

AJACK SSR REISSUED scope

Hello please find pictures of this nice early Ajack SS scope reissued on a later SSR mount. best regards Xavier

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Police Short Side Rail P. Kohler Scope and Matching Police Mount 1525

P. Köhler Police SSR scope

Finally received it, and since they are not that common and most pictures found are of a rather bad quality thought I should give a reference for those who need it. The mount is matching numbers to the scope, #1525 was the serial of the rifle it was originally issued with. Looks hand engraved...

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Hendsoldt SS Conversion Short Side Rail Scope and Matching Mount 1642

Hensoldt SS Short Side Rail Scope 1642

SS Hendsoldt Scope 61127 for SS Short Side Rail 1642.

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Hendsoldt SS Conversion Short Side Rail Scope and Matching Mount 1989

Hensoldt SS on SSR mount

Thought you'd enjoy looking at this item, a Hensoldt Dialytan scope from the SS contract on a matching numbers HWZ SSR mount. I still haven't had time to give it a cleaning (conservation with oil), but it should be good enough to give you a first impression of it. Note that it lacks the SS...

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Hendsoldt SS Conversion Short Side Rail Scope, Matching Mount 9051 and Matching Case

Thoughts on this SS scope?

I have an opportunity to purchase this scope. Includes matching mount and beat-up matching case. The question I have is on the markings. I’ve seen lower numbered scopes of this type with a skull and additional SS marking on the windage supports above the larger SS marking. Did they stop with...

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Ajack SS Conversion Short Side Rail Scope 482

Ajack SSR Dienstglas

Hi Guys, I would like to introduce You my new scope. It was found in area, where on end of WWII was Headquater of Marshal Schorner located. Unfortunately without rifle I am very happy to have it Enjoy as well. Stan

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Early Mauser Banner Mount 77330

Turbo Archie and Texasbadger restore a short side rail sniper!

Over a year ago TurboArchie posted a thread on searching for a repro short side rail scope and mount for his CE43 sniper,,,little did he know that I would pester him for about a year, I had scope and mount perfect for the rifle,,,we emailed,,,we pm'ed,,,we ran into each other at the Show of...

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Ajack SS Conversion Short Side Rail Scope and Rail 5674

Maufacture dates of SS Dienstglas optics

Has anybody got documentation establishing the date(s) of manufacture of SS Dienstglas optics?

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Ajack SS Conversion Short Side Rail Scope and Matching Mount 3959

SS-Dienstglas with matching mount

Hello, hope you like what you see. The skull and runes are reengraved, because the former owner had it partially ground off. Wolfgang

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Ajack SS Short Side Rail Scope 1304 with Matching Police Style Mount

Early Ajack on SSR non SS DG marked

Thought I would share this scope since it is a rather uncommon variation to be found which finally made its way into my collection: Very early Ajack scope which is not "SS Dienstglas" marked yet. Also note the scope mount is not made by Weihrauch (no HWZ nor Weihrauch marking!) but of the...

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Mauser Banner Scope Mount 80455 with lined out SS Ajack Serial

SSR scope and mount 80455

One of our members owns this top end. Thoughts? Thanks, Bruce

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Police Short Side Rail P. Kohler Scope and Matching Police Mount 6644

Pecar SSR scope and box

Hello Please find pictures of a pecar SSR scope and mount with its leather box coming from Norway. Excellent condition. Regards

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Ajack SS Short Side Rail Scope No. 40388/Rifle No. 9497

SS Dienstglas Short Side Rail rig

Okay guys you saved me from myself last time so here, in my eternal quest for an original is a possible winner. Seems to be in acceptable serial range, somewhat worn, but has upper and lower mounts, lower appears unnumbered. Whaddaya think?

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Short Side Rail Accessories

Short Side Rail Scope Adjustment Tool

Short Side Rail Scope Mount Adjustment Tool

I found this in a SSR case. Is this a standard issue German SSR adjustment tool? Thanks.

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SS Short Side Rail Scope Case 1005

SS Diestglas Short Side Rail Scope and Case

SS Dienstglas Short Side Rail Scope and Case Here are few photos I took with a new camera to try it out. I had this scope just recently repaired. One of my favorite scopes. Thanks for your interest.

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SS SSR 1005 Leather Case

I have had this WW2 SS Short Side Rail Leather Case a while and posting at the request of someone else. I have heard the key to these is the 4 rivets holding the belt loop on.

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SS Short Side Rail Case 1111

SS Scope Leather Pouch

Thought I should share a recent addition for reference to this forum section .. this SS scope pouch made of leather was found on a flea market in Germany. In it was stored the Soviet PEM scope made in 1940, with its leather caps. I bought it from the person who purchased it at the flea market...

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Short Side Rail Type 3 Wing Nut and Recoil Bar Info.

Recoil bar on SSR scope

Hello please find details about two different ways of screwing the recoil bar on sauer ssr scope. regards

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SS Conversion Short Side Rail Case 6004

SS scope can

If someone here has SS scope with rifle serial #6004, I recently bought the matching scope can to it. Just in case, wanted to mention that :happy0180:

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Short Side Rail News Article Discussion

Period Sniper Photo SAUER SSR or SS SSR ??????

This is a Well known photo . Its likely many here know it well . Its been said that the Rifle is an SS SSR . I would like to know what collectors here believe it to be . The Mount is a SSR with Ajack with Focal Adjustment and No Sunshade . There was a similar discussion at WAF were it being...

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SS Short Side Rail Scope Engraving

SSR scopes - font of engraving SN

Hi all, I discussed about font of SN on SSR scopes with my friend yesterday. He is thinking, that there were only Two types fonts engraving of SN, one of them verticaly and second one sloping.Theory that there were only two person in SS depot for engraving??? I have checked all my SSR scopes...

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Misc. Sniper Topics

Sniper Interview

Was not sure where to put this, Matthaus Hetzenasuer interview.

While looking for English Gebirgsjager resources I stumbled upon the below interview. I hope you guys enjoy this! Too bad there is not an English language book on him. http://specops.com.pl/forum/topics29/interview-1967-with-gefreiter-matthaus-hetzenauer-vt5016.htm

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Sniper Smock

1944 German Sniper Smock

I have been looking for one for a while. Seen quite a few bad ones along the way. Someday, I will get a M44 uniform and use this smock over it on a display possibly. There is not a lot of information on these. These are reversible white in color as well for Winter Fighting. Was not easy to...

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Sniper Patch

German WWII Sniper Patch

Also, since I'm into Sniper Patches as well. Here is mine and I have a friend who has a verified Vet Purchase of the same patch. Identical in every way. Has this 20 Kill like this and also has the 40 Kill with Silver Braid around the outside as well. If I get his permission to post I will...

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Scope Can Straps
lsr-turret-zf4-and-ect-scope-can-straps.45239

Scope Cans

Scope Cans- Fake, Real and Compare LSR, Turret, and SC Cans

Edit: I renamed the thread as it went further than intended originally. There are some of my steel scope can observations posted here. Please add to it. I think this can is a really good fake. JVB letters are wrong size/font and spot. Also, paint looks wrong over JVB letters. WaA in...

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Sniper Soldbuch

Sniper Soldbuch

Very interesting Soldbuch that sold for big bucks. Shows sniper issue items, etc.

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[mdarnell19]

Stickied. Thanks Brian.