vintage weaver scope k4 for sale: Search Result | eBay Skip to main content Shop by category Shop by category Enter your search keyword It is mint other than the front plastic ring. I had never noticed the profile of bell but agree - the older bells had a radiused (eased) transition, rather than the sharp defined line. Could someone please give me a quick thumbnail education on the Weaver K2.5 & K3 scopes. And, instead of the common 2.5 or 3x scopes, they unveiled their first 4 power scope, the fixed-power Weaver K4. mounting on all rifles. The scope is still pretty clear. It looks like the rest on the outside, but its nothing like the rest on the inside. Went to the Redfield "low" rings and it made a big difference . Vintage Weaver K4 F USA made steel rifle scope Description: Collectors, this is an older steel Weaver 4X scope. That started happening immediately after the 60B with the 60C model and continued on through the F Model. I own many We love the look but if you want one with antiqued brass like they were originally produced, you can call us and well do that too. a small one, on the order of 1". Also check Auction Arms, this site is not as well known as Gunbroker and you can find scopes on the cheap. A forum community dedicated to Rimfire Central Firearm owners and enthusiasts. It comes with the orginal high mount scope rings and base. Grading criteria apply to cosmetics. Each scope is completely disassembled, inspected, cleaned and has had any questionable parts replaced. Iirc, the K2.5 / K3 were straight tube objectives, meaning no scope objective bell. Imagine if the rifle manufacturers used one of these It was retired and replaced with a Redfield in the early '60s. Don, the people in El Paso who were repairing vintage Weaver scopes closed up in 2008. Tried & tested: Subea Easybreath full face snorkel mask, Best Ultralight Tents of 2022 CleverHiker, The September 2015 Issue of The Fishermans Journal. Learn more about our Return We polish the brass retainer rings at each end for a high end look and to show off the quality of materials used in the scope. proclaimed "good enough" after toying for an hour and shooting 35 - They were built too well. as it cooled the fastest. I just bought a K3-1 which should go nicely on my 1980 - 39M, or maybe on my 1983 - 1894M (.22WMR)? Those parts broke in hunting conditions and with magnum recoil, sometimes without the shooter even knowing it. Vintage Weaver K4 Exposed Adjustment Scope with rings attached - $225 (Lolo) This 1947-48 vintage Weaver is a 1" crosshair scope with exposed adjustments that appears in very good to excellent condition. No other scope topped more rifles during that period. The Weaver Model K4 series was manufactured from 1947 until the close of business in 1984. I have an old weaver K4 scope (El Paso, blued steel) I got it for a 50's Savage 99 because I wanted a "period" scope, It's a little newer but it looks right. That accomplished, it was time to head for the range to finish sighting-in my rifle.The scopeis crystalclear from edge to edge and the duplex reticle is very nicely done. While this quite NEW Weaver scope is somewhat reminiscent of the classic old, "Vintage" Weaver K-4's in its "Steel Tube" construction, it is probably NOT as "faithful" a "remanufacture" of the old "Vintage" Weaver K-4's as it is advertised to be, in terms of ACTUAL appearances! impressed with this budget priced scope? adjustments are done with a coin or similar item and are click positive: Reduced to $225. Some succeeded, some failed. Each one is fully disassembled, cleaned, blued, and returned to better than factory specs using modern glues, lubricants, o-rings, square gaskets and N2 purging. : +1-847-513-6201 Yes, you read that right. When I took apart my first one and looked at the components I instantly knew that this was a scope for forever. No other scope topped more rifles during that period. Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. snap. BP-B2. arrived, I quickly unwrapped and inspected my newest scope. I say "first" as later Weaver (Blount) came out with the current Japanese made "Classic" series.. The only finish we left undone is the adjustment block. I realize that the ammo is also a factor, but I had wearing a 3-9x Leupold scope. DeSoto Independent School District is visiting district schools to celebrate campus compensation bonuses for the continued academic growth principals, teachers and staff members are leading on their campuses for students across the district. And you'd be fine. Those parts broke in hunting conditions and with magnum recoil, sometimes without the shooter even knowing it. Finally, a fit and finish that gives the collector some options. I would assume to become their entry-level price point scope.Even though we love the gorgeous look of our early K4 exposed and non-exposed, non-centered reticule scopes, we couldnt wait to eventually offer full restorations of the 60B. Adjustments: 1/4" click Mountable Tube Span 6.5" Construction: Blued Steel Non Centered Reticule All grades good to mi Well notify you when it is in stock. I had several rifles I was sighting in that day and that was actually a help, as the warm weather kept the barrels hot longafter each group was fired. Shipping: $9.95 (or Arrange local transfer) Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: 3 Days. Between the original K4 exposed adjustment, non-centered reticule in 1947 and the Steel Lite II version with Micro trac available from 1978-1984, there were many attempts to improve the scope itself, and the manufacturing process. Was it helpful to you? scopes, some veryexpensivemodels among them, but this K4 has To introduce the remanufactured K4 to the world we started with all 100% original Weaver scopes. Personally, I like a duplex reticle a tad heavier than the original Leupold. Pros: Clear Tough and dependable Would recommend: Yes 3 of 3 found the following review helpful. Unless you take them apart, it looks like a K4 is a K4 is a K4, but nothing could be further from the truth. Good eye relief and ease of adjustment were all impressive. The Weaver K4 is a trim, lightweight, decent quality scope at a good price. BUT, completely usable with no problem. 4x is plenty enough for hunting out to any reasonable range. $72.00 + $17.10 shipping . . that happening when you mount a Weaver K4 on your rifle. The 4X is perfect for this close in/low light hunting. 1d 16h left (Tue, 06:52 PM) +$17.10 shipping Sponsored New Listing VINTAGE RARE! The Weaver story includes many hallmarks. Weaver K-4 Dual-X Rifle-Scope features a wide field of view, significant magnification and wide objective lens for . Weaver is typically synonymous with quality scopes. 80th Anniversary Scope about 1 month ago, now. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. at a similar price. So, am I Weaver K4 W 4x rifle scope with pivot base. Simplistic in look and design, but made with bullet proof components. Hover to zoom. The series itself was no different. Gun Digest in 1967 listed the K4 as costing $45 while the A4 was listed at a price of $18.75. $45.00 + $13.25 shipping . "Factory Original" bluing on my "Vintage" Marlin 444! It was finished in Smith & Wesson M&P15: The AR-15 Rifle To Buy on a Budget? vintage weaver k4-5 scope. Each is nitrogen processed with a 1-year no fog guarantee. Good view through the scope. Vintage 1960s Pan Technics JR Rifle 4X Scope. Starting in the late 1960s, the company faced financial difficulties and was sold. There are a couple of things that deter me from using this particular model, but one major advantage of the Kaspa 3-940 is its durability. Finally, the reticle offerings include standard crosshair, plus upgrades to all of the vintage Weaver reticules; target. We think that these rebuilt/remanufactured K4s need to be placed back on the Savage 99s, Winchester Model 70s and the like from back in the good old days. As can be seen, the variable adjustment is on the turret block under the cap (the other two caps are missing). Back to NEW Weaver K4 80th Ann. I decided the older type with multiple turns required and a lock ring to secure your Other than the El Paso marked, some K-4's and K-6's can be found from $35-$100 they will be marked Weaver K-4-1 USA. Likely not, asI This one appears perfect to my eye. Encinitas,CA. The Weaver may be a great scope for the money, but after nearly 30 years with my old Leupold I, K4 at home The Oaxacaborn Blog Book Reviews, Curriculum Reviews, HomeschoolingSonlight Pre-Kindergarten Review: NEW Pre-K at Home with MontessoriUpdates Pre-K at home with good books and hands-on lessons Homeschoolers are opinionated when it comes to early childhood education. Caldwell rest to begin. . I zeroed it, and it works great, holds its zero through several hundred rounds. I suspect this is a 40's to early 50's vintageanyone know ? 100% Weaver parts but with modern glues, seals, and lubricants to guarantee a scope that performs better in the field. The windage and elevation adjustments are done with a coin or similar item and are click positive: 1/4 at 100 yards. $82.00 + $17.05 shipping . with me to the Yukon on the hunt of a lifetime for Moose? Policy. Type the characters you see in this image: Try different image Conditions of Use Privacy Policy 1996-2014, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Reviews & Ratings for Weaver K-4 Classic 4x38mm Dual-X Rifle Scope Tough scope by James, Verified Owner from SC, United States Written on November 26, 2017 This is my second purchase, the first went on my 45-70 marlin guide gun. K4 is a trim, lightweight, decent quality scope at a good price. I finally decided on a Mossberg SSi in .30-06 that I needed. I have two mint 50's vintage K2.5's on my two 1947 vintage BRNO #1's. Weaver K4-W, Micro-Trac, Steel Lite. 2023 Vintage Gun Scopes. is what I would imagine every hunter/shooter would expect from the BEST modern, fixed-power rifle scopes on the market today. OldSwede, you said yours was a 1950s scope. $65.00 + $8.00 shipping . Later models of the K4 scrimped in the manufacturing process by placing plastic internal parts into virtually the same tube. I had purchased it with my sporterized 857 Model 98 Mauser in mind, but it didnt fit the existing ring configuration of that long action rifle. Used the Leupold "med" rings but they mounted the Weaver K4 pretty high for my cheek. JavaScript is disabled. The K1.5-1 also has the alloy caps but the cap profiles are slightly different the K1.5-1 has a flat at the bottom on the bevel whilst the K3W has the knurled angle right down to the bottom. I purchased the Weaver "4x38" K4-1 ["1-Inch" Tube Dia.] Brand new again after 63 years. MODEL K4 60-B COMES WITH RIFLE MOUNTS RINGS. Eagle Peer Mediation encourages students to use what they love to take charge of settling their own conflicts. However, The glass retainer rings were changed from brass to aluminum. A MUCH better scope than the Decided to upgrade to a 3 X 9. I purchased the Weaver "4x38" K4-1 ["1-Inch" Tube Dia.] See grading criteria. I had purchased it with my sporterized The ocular glass was re-designed. No other scope topped more rifles during that period. to 250 yards with no holdover necessary. 2023 Vintage Gun Scopes. But when you really get into the guts of it, and I mean that literally; when you take the guts out of all of the Weaver K4 series scopes, the difference becomes obvious. If we are currently out of stock for the grade you are shopping for please join our waitlist by selecting the appropriate grade from the dropdown and entering your email address. This is the first version of Weaver's 1" 4X scope (the K4) that came out in 1947. final zeroing. rings and after tightening everything up the K4's crosshair was aligned to The VGS Difference: Every VGS scope has been cleaned, re-sealed and nitrogen purged for the longevity of the scope. Weaverson a"package" rifle. Simple and efficient for this environment/type of hunting. K4 Weaver matches WELL w/ the excellent cond'n. Finally, the reticle offerings include standard crosshair, plus upgrades to all of the vintage Weaver reticules; target dot, rangefinding and post crosshair. One of the most common bits of advice is to let kids play. scope, good value, period. They have the aluminum lense cells(end caps) and turrets. would feel more comfortable with a pricier scope for that type of hunt. Home All Scopes, Sights & Optics Gun Scopes 1 of 4 View Larger Images Vintage Weaver K4-C3 Scope Crosshair Reticle Verified Member Gold Member clprhard A+ (2053) Just wasnt the same. All rights reserved. It is of Weaver K4 60-B Steel Tube Scope W/Rings EL Paso,Texas PAT.NO.2949816 . grew out of it. They are a bit heavy, and the tubes are steel (if we are talking El Paso vintage, anyway). Were there any other scopes that used the real "blue" finish. price difference that might be worth considering. $72.00 + $17.10 shipping . In general terms, I tell folks that the K4 started out great, then became amazing, then was sacrificed through the 60s to hit a price point, then came back to greatness in the 70s. Vintage Weaver C4R Challenger Scope With Rings.Weaver C4R Challenger Scope. You will receive a scope meeting the grade that you choose. After 1/4" at 100 yards. Scope comes with rings and is set up for the Weaver rail base. THE 60-B HAS SOME UPGRADES INCLUDING A LARGER OBJECTIVE & LIGHTER WEIGHT TUBE. Having over 10,000 vintage Weaver scopes in inventory, and of course more than that through our hands, we've seen our share of all of the K4 renditions. The new Weaver Classic scopes have better quality optics, more features, and better controls compared to the Kaspa scope models. Thanks in advance- RP. Yes | No Not a Leupold by steve, from WA, United States Written on January 8, 2016 Cracked the lens on my old Leupold 4x somehow, so bought the Weaver to replace it. It is an El Paso, TX post-war scope with that retro look. More on that later. Duplex. This 1947-48 vintage Weaver is a 1" crosshair scope with exposed adjustments that appears in very good to excellent condition. the front ring and eye relief requirements may not add up to successful The Weaver Classic K-Series 4x38 Scope is one of the easiest scopes that any instinctive shooter will use, regardless of range. saw Weaver K-4 riflescopes on sale at a major shooting supply company and I decided out shot by S&B ammo and a medium priced scope. Further reduced to $50. It also has the Parallax Adjustment at 50, 100, 200 & 1000 yard increments. PEND. That said, the K4 had many renditions through its reign. A fixed power scope is far less likely to fail in the field than a variable. The series itself was no different. Having already set the proper eye relief, which is 3.3 for the K4, all I needed to do was to focus the ocular lens to my eye. finishing all of the rifles at 50 yards, I moved all back to 100 yards for Vintage Gun Scopes Weaver K4 Rebuilt; A Higher Purpose. We stand by our descriptions, Weaver K4 60 B El Paso. $12.95 S&H. Skip to main content. Hmmm it seems that tere must have been a swop over period where scopes off the production lin at El Paso got some of the features of both types. Has to be a German #1, not a #3 or #4 reticle. You will be leaving Clear optics.$40 cashYou pick up in vintage Weaver K2.5 rifle scope, El Paso Texas a 1950-1964 2 3/4-5 Power. Before removing the Leupold I made sure to Later models of the K4 scrimped in the manufacturing process by placing plastic internal parts into virtually the same tube. (If you are also using the same rings.) It's my If you hold the lenses at an angle you will see a little internal haze. Click adjustments. It was the most popular and is still the most famous hunting scope ever made. But when you really get into the guts of it, and I mean that literally; when you take the guts out of all of the Weaver K4 series scopes, the difference becomes obvious. I actually removed a nice Leupold Vari-XII 3-9 from the Mossberg, which now resides on my Ruger 77RSM in 06. This scope is extremely rugged and durable. Vintage Weaver K4 60-B Rifle Scope . German #1 only or Weaver Post and Crosshair Reticle. "sighted in" Vari-XII. It might Personally, I like a duplex reticle a tad heavier than the See grading criteria. After WWII, the Weaver plant re-opened its doors to commercial production. deer rifle than any of the myriad of similarly priced 3-9x variables. Well notify you when it is in stock. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! Here's a little beauty. Duplex. 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