$82.00 + $17.05 shipping . Would it go rings and after tightening everything up the K4's crosshair was aligned to The most impressive improvement though, was its constantly centered reticule. $399. Though they are cleaned and rebuilt when necessary, we like the look of the aluminum block with whatever edge wear it had as well as any discoloration it may have gained. Picture Information. Later models of the K4 scrimped in the manufacturing process by placing plastic internal parts into virtually the same tube. Once it arrived, I quickly unwrapped and inspected my newest scope. Advanced . Broken reticle. After that detrimental time period for the K4, it seems the company may have decided to bring their flagship scope back to high quality manufacture about the same time the Challenger scope showed up. The 1956 Weaver K4-60B constantly centered reticule scope. They were built too well. The fully multi-coated optics on this Weaver rifle scope eliminates glare while dramatically increasing image contrast and brightness. The "first" Weaver Classics were made from 1970-72. In 2008, Weaver Optics joined ATK Sporting Groups portfolio of brands which later spun-off to become Vista Outdoor in 2014. I want to stress immediately that, despite a certain disparity w/ advertisement wording, this lack of "Vintage Weaver" appearance is NO problem for me! It looks like the rest on the outside, but its nothing like the rest on the inside. Did you know that by the serial or model number, or maybe a copyrighted owners manual or old Weaver ad? It will make a nice scope for any vintage or newer rifle. Finally wore out, the reticle, but still air/water tight. You see I have two Steel Lite 11 scopes a K3-W which does not have the "1" after the model number but has the alloy caps. The K-4 I had was refurbished at the factory 20 years ago. by FloridaWoodsWater Youtube, from FL, United States Written on December 24, 2016 The old family .270 (Herters XJ-3) had a Weaver 4X scope on it and it performed flawlessly through many decades of hard use (airboat, swampbuggy, hundreds of miles of walk and treestand hunting in the Big Cypress, a dunking or two, etc). the range with a smile, rather than shaking your head and wondering what Mounting AR-15 Tri Rail Flat Top Tactical Mount. Mag. Duplex. The tube was thinned out some, which reduced the weight. PAT. Well, its the most understated, underappreciated, most simplistic design of all the model K4-60Bs. Click to enlarge. All grades good to mint are optically and functionally sound, cleaned, nitrogen purged, and covered by our form and function guarantee. This 1947-48 vintage Weaver is a 1" crosshair scope with exposed adjustments that appears in very good to excellent condition. Could someone please give me a quick thumbnail education on the Weaver K2.5 & K3 scopes. I want to make sure the k3 60 will be alright to take a beating Son of Ed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts . setting. Also comes with two mounting rings. Those parts broke in hunting conditions and with magnum recoil, sometimes without the shooter even knowing it. adjustment was all that was needed at the 50 yard range. Hover to zoom. Reduced to $225. I purchased the Weaver "4x38" K4-1 ["1-Inch" Tube Dia.] The scope is still pretty clear. They have the aluminum lense cells(end caps) and turrets. 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. The VGS Difference: Every VGS scope has been cleaned, re-sealed and nitrogen purged for the longevity of the scope. all items sold as-is where-is, sales are final. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! A MUCH better scope than the on some Sellier & Bellot 150 grain SP loads for this rifle and set up the the K4 on the SSi with its integral, multi slot, weaver base was an absolute The second is a k3 60 but it is significantly lighter which worries me. Scope to mount on a very NICE "specimen" of what I will refer to as [my] "Antique" [Mod.] Would recommend: Yes 2 of 2 found the following review helpful. are also using the same rings.) If you are simply Have one to sell? used Winchester Supreme ballistic tips previously in the SSi when it was The finish, size, weight, The general hunting/shooting public was about to receive the benefits of those years of intensive focus on optics made for a higher purpose.Right out of the gate Weaver began building scopes with 1 tubes, replacing, for the most part, the 3/4 or 7/8 predecessors. It is an El Paso, TX post-war scope with that retro look. Scope: It looks GREAT on my "Vintage 444 Marlin", despite some definitively "MODERN styling" in scope profile, etc.!! A great addition for any shooter. bidder must read and agree to all terms and conditions prior to placing bids.) This model compares well to my Leupold 4x scopes (I have two) and is nearly half the price. No other scope topped more rifles during that period. proclaimed "good enough" after toying for an hour and shooting 35 - Read that again. price difference that might be worth considering. Good view through the scope. It looks like the rest on the outside, but its nothing like the rest on the inside. It was finished in The Ames family moved from Minnesota in 1975 and made Pueblo their home. Back then, it was common for companies to support the war effort and virtually everyone alive on the planet had just lived the fact that communism/socialism is an oppressive, evil form of government, full of grand promises of equality preached from the eloquent mouths of wolves in sheeps clothing..I digress.During the time that Weaver was closed for the war effort, many manufacturing and technological improvements were made to Weaver scopes. All rights reserved. Was it helpful to you? Those parts broke in hunting conditions and with magnum recoil, sometimes without the shooter even knowing it. Finally, the reticle offerings include standard crosshair, plus upgrades to all of the vintage Weaver reticules; target dot, rangefinding and post crosshair. Anyone know how to date these old Weaver 2.5X, 3X, and K4 scopes, or for that matter any El Paso Weaver. I believe that the Weaver K4 holds a special place in more hunters hearts than any riflescope that has ever been made. days of receipt and we'll cover the cost of return shipping. The Weaver K4 Rifle Scope is covered by a limited lifetime factory warranty. finishing all of the rifles at 50 yards, I moved all back to 100 yards for surprise/impress me, as the first shot I always fire for "rough" 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. 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. sight in your new scope. 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. out which of my rifles would wear the new scope. No other scope topped more rifles during that period. After that detrimental time period for the K4, it seems the company may have decided to bring their flagship scope back to high quality manufacture about the same time the Challenger scope showed up. It didnt take long for the Weaver to surprise/impress me, as the first shot I always fire for rough adjustment was all that was needed at the 50 yard range. "Factory Original" bluing on my "Vintage" Marlin 444! To introduce the remanufactured K4 to the world we started with all 100% original Weaver scopes. Buy VINTAGE WEAVER K4 60-B RIFLESCOPE: GunBroker is the largest seller of Gun Scopes Scopes, Sights & Optics All: 966195709. Yes | No Elk hunter by Nort, from AZ, United States Written on August 24, 2016 The Weaver K-4 I bought replaces a Weaver K-4 I bought in 1960. Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Now you could make your adjustments to target and still have a crosshair centered in the sight window. Just picked up a vintage Weaver K4 dot reticle for my 99 303. In theory aligns the new scope to where the old one was set. I would assume to become their entry-level price point scope. Vintage 1960s Pan Technics JR Rifle 4X Scope. It feels very sturdy and solid and has a good weight to it, so I assume it will hold up a while. for the K4, all I needed to do was to focus the ocular lens to my eye. Some succeeded, some failed.The Weaver story includes many hallmarks. 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. Was it helpful to you? BUT, completely usable with no problem. Weaver K6 Rifle Scope with Crosshair Reticle . They are a very good scope optically and are the best of the early (pre 1973) Weavers. Caldwell rest to begin. I know I wont be around that long. $12.95 S&H. Skip to main content. You will be very close when you sight in your new scope. Not sure he is still doing business. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Yup, my careful changing out of scopes had meant that there wasNO adjustment atall needed. 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. As can be seen, the variable adjustment is on the turret block under the cap (the other two caps are missing). to 250 yards with no holdover necessary. I like the fixed magnification and simplicity, point and shoot. The series itself was no different. VINTAGE GUN SCOPES FORM AND FUNCTION GUARANTEE. Good view through the scope. Get the best deals for vintage weaver scope k4 at eBay.com. Weaver K4 is a sleek & elegant, modern looking scope, featuring nearly ALL Steel construction of MAJOR components, including the Scope Adj. Another Weaver scope that we are proud to restore because it is fully deserving of the effort, and for our customer, fully deserving of ownership for collecting and practical shooting.The 60B is available in its original recipe blued steel finish, just like it came from the factory in 1956. I would also consider a 1960s or 1970s vintage Leupold or Redfield with a German #1 Reticle. It is mint other than the front plastic ring. $72.00 + $17.10 shipping . You will receive a scope meeting the grade that you choose. I dont know if this one will last that long. the older type with multiple turns required and a lock ring to secure your 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. It might not seem quite as glamorous as a higher powered variable, but it's likely a MUCH better sight. That said, the K4 had many renditions through its reign. a small one, on the order of 1". Weaver 3x K3-60-B Vintage Scope USA ~Steel Tube~ Nice . 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. out shot by S&B ammo and a medium priced scope. Pros: simplicity Proven history Known performance Best Used for: Close-in situations Quick sight on Low Light (dawn/dusk/oak hammock/cypress sloughs Would recommend: Yes 2 of 2 found the following review helpful. It was retired and replaced with a Redfield in the early '60s. Sign up and get exclusive access to promotions, sales events, pre-order sales & more! The ocular glass was re-designed. The recipe for the remanufacture would be simple. 2023 Vintage Gun Scopes. $72.00 + $17.10 shipping . I agree with your "period correct" comment; I further believe that the 20mm objective (straight tube) K2.5 and K3 are the best LOOKING optic you can have on a lever or small bolt gun. I suspect this is a 40's to early 50's vintageanyone know ? Email: sales@opticsplanet.com, 9AM-7PM CT Mon-Fri The Weaver Classic K-Series 4x38 Scope is one of the easiest scopes that any instinctive shooter will use, regardless of range. Once it MUCH better sight. Nice !! MODEL K4 60-B COMES WITH RIFLE MOUNTS RINGS. The 80th Ann. may need extension rings for some long action rifles, as the limited space for The compact, 3/4" (.750"), J-Series Weaver scopes (J2.5x and J4x) look nice on vintage .22 spotters but were made to withstand centerfire rifles having greater recoil. 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. Hover to zoom. 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. The only thing that is somewhat of a distraction is that the reticle is not permantly centered, and when sighted in on this rifle the crosshair is off-center somewhat to the "southeast". A Savage 99F sporting a VintageGunScopes.com remanufactured Weaver K4 with standard blue finish. 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