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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:13:17 PM EDT
My Starlight mounted on my XM16E1 next to my Early Early XM16E1 and XM177E2. Sorry had to show off!
Man the rifle is off balance with that big ol scope! 
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:25:13 PM EDT
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That's a beautiful sight right there! Overall and individual sight. So, tell us about the scope......is it a PVS2? Is it operational? Have you used it and how effective is it, if it is operational?
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:27:28 PM EDT
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That's a beautiful sight right there! Overall and individual sight. So, tell us about the scope......is it a PVS2? Is it operational? Have you used it and how effective is it, if it is operational? I just forked over $40 to get the crazy mount on ebay. They want $75 at what a country where I got the scope. Yes it works but never shot it with it on but I plan to zero is soon. I pretty excited to test it out! 
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:34:24 PM EDT
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well............it's cool for sure. Being in Tx you could put it to good use dong some hog hunting.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:40:14 PM EDT
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well............it's cool for sure. Being in Tx you could put it to good use dong some hog hunting. Oh would work pretty good on a clear night! Added some more pics, as you can see its very awkward way to mount a scope. The adjustments are on the mount too! |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 3:57:00 PM EDT
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The mount looks delicate, at least from that angle, but I suspect that should be expected considering the evolution of NV devices. That thing was NV infancy. The tube looks good though, if that is your tube. Don't see any dark spots.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 4:01:45 PM EDT
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Show off.
 I bet the vintage NVG weigh more than the rifle. Thanks for sharing.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 4:06:35 PM EDT
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Yah Its in good working order, Isreali Army returned it to us in good shape! Thing is built like a tank 7.5 LBS for just the scope alone! Not a lot of plastic. Housing seems to be made from a Casting. I was told that these things were to be destroyed no matter what if a unit was about to be overrun by the enemy in VN. They were very advanced for their time.
Here is a article on it in Popular Mechanics JAN 1969 that you can read and download in PDF format. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9hAva_yxlzPdFZBdEFLNkxEQzg/view?usp=sharing |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 5:10:17 PM EDT
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Very cool OP, thanks for posting the pics and the Popular Mechanics article.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 5:26:38 PM EDT
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Nice! I remember using them and the old NVGs back in the 70s and early 80s. On a moonlit night they worked pretty well.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 5:27:30 PM EDT
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Very cool OP, thanks for posting the pics and the Popular Mechanics article. +1 Very neat OP, thanks! |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 5:36:35 PM EDT
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That scope makes the AR look tiny! I believe the M21 used a starlight scope as well, but I'm no expert on the M14.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 5:42:07 PM EDT
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That's a nice collection! Really cool. Our tech has come a long way.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 5:50:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/26/2015 6:12:41 PM EDT
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NOICE! You found a unicorn right there. Id love to find one of those and not have to sell my house to get it
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Posted: 3/26/2015 6:42:35 PM EDT
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Holy Shitoli..!!! Great retroriffic family! 
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Posted: 3/26/2015 6:47:14 PM EDT
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<a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/user/tom051876/media/pvs2%20m14_zpst03aotrg.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/tom051876/pvs2%20m14_zpst03aotrg.jpg</a> Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That scope makes the AR look tiny! I believe the M21 used a starlight scope as well, but I'm no expert on the M14. <a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/user/tom051876/media/pvs2%20m14_zpst03aotrg.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/tom051876/pvs2%20m14_zpst03aotrg.jpg</a> Wow! Look at that.... That picture might even get us a response from m1sniper. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 7:02:54 PM EDT
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I had to laugh. I just noticed that the label says "Small Starlight Scope", lol As compared to it saying Giganticmungus Starlight Scope.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 7:12:38 PM EDT
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I had to laugh. I just noticed that the label says "Small Starlight Scope", lol As compared to it saying Giganticmungus Starlight Scope. Yah I went ahead and pulled off the Hebrew data plate and on and off label. This is not meant to look like a IDF build. Now If I can find a DOD data plate ill epoxy that sucker on. That was a lot of work to get off and cleaned up. Housing is made of cast aluminum. Aluminum black touched up the scratches I made great. 40 year old glue is nasty stuff. Notice the Israeli Military uses fishing line as cap retainers. 
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Posted: 3/26/2015 7:16:31 PM EDT
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Y'know, even if those were the only ARs you owned...you'd have a damned nice collection!
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Posted: 3/26/2015 7:18:39 PM EDT
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Y'know, even if those were the only ARs you owned...you'd have a damned nice collection! Thanks LOL I might have a RETRO problem. Anyone know where RA meetings are held.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 7:22:36 PM EDT
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Damn... I wish I had your problem.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 7:24:45 PM EDT
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Anyone recognize this RETRO Beauty!
 If only I was born 20 years earlier!
And to make it tech! 
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Posted: 3/26/2015 7:27:52 PM EDT
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Very nice collection.
Who is that hot blonde? |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 8:16:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/26/2015 8:21:32 PM EDT
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Yea BroVet. You got it TERMINALLY!
That's Jane Mansfield I believe. The ORIGINAL and oft imitated! OK So I kant spel nun two gud. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 8:26:34 PM EDT
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Yea BroVet. You got it TERMINALLY! That's Jane Mansfield I believe. The ORIGINAL and oft imitated! OK So I kant spel nun two gud. YES IT IS! She was well made that's for sure!
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Posted: 3/26/2015 11:04:11 PM EDT
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Damn that's cool. A starlight is on my list for my 604.
I've passed up two at gun shows in the past. Still Kicking myself |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 12:13:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryWhat a waste of a spectacular piece of ass. She died around 20 years before I was born, man she was a looker. That sucks. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 7:41:59 AM EDT
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I had to laugh. I just noticed that the label says "Small Starlight Scope", lol As compared to it saying Giganticmungus Starlight Scope. LOL Wont ever lose this one! Giganticmungus Starlight Scope! "I can see for miles and miles and miles!"
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Posted: 3/27/2015 9:50:22 AM EDT
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Wow! Look at that.... That picture might even get us a response from m1sniper. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That scope makes the AR look tiny! I believe the M21 used a starlight scope as well, but I'm no expert on the M14. <a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/user/tom051876/media/pvs2%20m14_zpst03aotrg.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/tom051876/pvs2%20m14_zpst03aotrg.jpg</a> Wow! Look at that.... That picture might even get us a response from m1sniper. But of coarse it will... BRAAAAA-VOOHHHH BROvet,,, super nice setup. Congrats!!! and thanks for posting. 
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Posted: 3/27/2015 9:53:38 AM EDT
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Damn, I remember seeing pics of that big ass Starlight Scope a long time ago. Is that thing a Crew Served unit? I bet it weighed a ton, including the tripod it needed ! |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 11:02:15 AM EDT
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Man those are NICE!!
Brandon |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 12:23:26 PM EDT
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Excellent thread OP. I enjoyed the pics.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:14:32 PM EDT
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Thanks LOL I might have a RETRO problem. Anyone know where RA meetings are held.
<a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/user/tom051876/media/101_0730_zpsabf896c9.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/tom051876/101_0730_zpsabf896c9.jpg</a> Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Y'know, even if those were the only ARs you owned...you'd have a damned nice collection! Thanks LOL I might have a RETRO problem. Anyone know where RA meetings are held.
<a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/user/tom051876/media/101_0730_zpsabf896c9.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/tom051876/101_0730_zpsabf896c9.jpg</a> Meetings are at my house. Bring your collection and I'll cure you by taking it off your hands. No thanks necessary! 
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Posted: 3/27/2015 5:46:28 PM EDT
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LOL Wont ever lose this one! Giganticmungus Starlight Scope! "I can see for miles and miles and miles!"
<a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/user/tom051876/media/2015-03/F63412C9-B4A7-4FB1-A0E1-49C019A69B21_zps5kttuofy.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/tom051876/2015-03/F63412C9-B4A7-4FB1-A0E1-49C019A69B21_zps5kttuofy.jpg</a> Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I had to laugh. I just noticed that the label says "Small Starlight Scope", lol As compared to it saying Giganticmungus Starlight Scope. LOL Wont ever lose this one! Giganticmungus Starlight Scope! "I can see for miles and miles and miles!"
<a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/user/tom051876/media/2015-03/F63412C9-B4A7-4FB1-A0E1-49C019A69B21_zps5kttuofy.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/tom051876/2015-03/F63412C9-B4A7-4FB1-A0E1-49C019A69B21_zps5kttuofy.jpg</a> "Wont ever lose this one!" Yeah some Third Div putz woulda lost it. Can't remember how many times I spent on lock down or searching the training area for for someones lost NOD's. 
Nice set up.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 9:12:12 PM EDT
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Nice
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Posted: 3/28/2015 9:24:02 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/28/2015 8:57:56 PM EDT
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I am loving that Starlight !
Thanks for the pics. It is neat to see it in magazine articles, but even better to see the real thing being used and preserved. Edit to add: I also love the pics of Jayne. Wow. I would like to see her walk into a room with Kate Upton when / while they are both in their prime. |
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Posted: 3/28/2015 9:22:41 PM EDT
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Quote History16 headshots in 30 seconds with his M14 and Starlight scope. Damn fine shooting soldier! |
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Posted: 3/28/2015 9:51:43 PM EDT
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Anyone recognize this RETRO Beauty! If only I was born 20 years earlier!
<a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/user/tom051876/media/jayne-mansfield-jayne-mansfield-28642487-378-480_zpsrgfyygye.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/tom051876/jayne-mansfield-jayne-mansfield-28642487-378-480_zpsrgfyygye.jpg</a> <a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/user/tom051876/media/mansfield11a_zpsnpcud2ea.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/tom051876/mansfield11a_zpsnpcud2ea.jpg</a> And to make it tech! <a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/user/tom051876/media/E2F9756F-8180-4F4D-BB11-1EBB6974095C_zpskdejinwl.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/tom051876/E2F9756F-8180-4F4D-BB11-1EBB6974095C_zpskdejinwl.jpg</a> Personally, I'm more of a fan of miss Heatherton... Bonus retro-relevant stuff: https://youtu.be/BHYnb5sRK40?t=83 |
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Posted: 3/28/2015 9:54:50 PM EDT
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I am loving that Starlight ! Thanks for the pics. It is neat to see it in magazine articles, but even better to see the real thing being used and preserved. Edit to add: I also love the pics of Jayne. Wow. I would like to see her walk into a room with Kate Upton when / while they are both in their prime. Oh yah! Talk about a good time. Wouldn't it been great to be 17 in 1967. |
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Posted: 3/28/2015 10:02:37 PM EDT
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16 headshots in 30 seconds with his M14 and Starlight scope. Damn fine shooting soldier Marine! Quote HistoryQuoted:
16 headshots in 30 seconds with his M14 and Starlight scope. Damn fine shooting soldier Marine! |
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:03:10 PM EDT
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16 headshots in 30 seconds with his M14 and Starlight scope. Damn fine shooting soldier Marine! Marine Scout Sniper Chuck MaWhinney |
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