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Kahles scope found 27 years later |
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Chris Farris
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Posted: September/23/2004 at 18:09 |
KAHLES RIFLESCOPE LOST IN THE 1970s, WAS FOUND -TECHNICALLY IN PERFECT CONDITION Back in September 1977 on a Chamois stalk, a Jaeg Weeks, months, years, and decades passed. High above the timberline, rifle and scope rested upright against the boulder – being abused by the harsh elements of nature at this high elevation. Summer heat and dust, followed by strong storms, heavy showers of ice and snow tested the durability of the scope and rifle. Almost three decades later, Hannes, a young Jaeg To his amazement, next to the Chamois, just barely visible, leaning against a gray stone boulder, was an old rifle. The rifles stock was rotten and bleached by the elements, and all of the steel parts were rusted throughout – a sad resemblance of what used to be a hunter’s pride. The firearm itself was in poor, unusable condition, however, when Hannes looked through the Kahles scope he couldn’t believe his eyes: the image quality was like that of his new modern riflescope, with the crosshair standing out crisp and clear against a sharp, brilliant and extremely bright image. The steel surfaces were rusty, yet all of the aluminum parts were unharmed. The mechanical parts, including both elevation and windage still worked perfectly and even after all those years in the most extreme of elements, the Kahles riflescope remained waterproof. |
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Chris Farris
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The scope is just as bright and clear as one off the shelf today. Really a testament to Kahles' quality and durability. |
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