Old School Scope

[mr.deerstalker]

Putting together an "old school" rifle for a display at the local gun show. I have a first year Ruger # 1. looking for a time period correct, say 1960 thru 1967 scope. looking for a Lyman Alaskan, old 3X power Leopold but open to ideas. FNC

 

[cellar701]

Scott, I believe the Lyman Alaskan has a 7/8” tube? I don’t have one but with the vintage glass you’ll need to be careful on tube diameter.

I think that Leupold 3x would be a nice look. Good luck on your search - sounds like a neat project/display.

 

[GunnyGene]

How about a classic Unertl, or reproduction thereof?

https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/carlos-hathcock-usmc-sniper-scope-hi-lux-8x-malcolm/

 

[mr.deerstalker]

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Scott, I believe the Lyman Alaskan has a 7/8” tube? I don’t have one but with the vintage glass you’ll need to be careful on tube diameter.

I think that Leupold 3x would be a nice look. Good luck on your search - sounds like a neat project/display.

yes...you are correct. I need 1in rings. Lyman makes 1in early scopes. ill be using Ruger early "Split Rings" that are on the rifle now. so that ill stick with that. thanks

 

[BladeRimfire]

Sir, I sent you a pm

 

[45acpskng]

Sent you a PM

 

[mr.deerstalker]

You couldn't get much more old school that an old Weaver K4 or K6 if you can find one.

im gunna pass on a weaver. not that I think there a bad scope. back in the day. I. looking for the combo I want...still looking

 

[hittman]

Wish I had an old Redfield laying around for you …..

 

[BladeRimfire]

On a classic the rings and scope make the rifle. Not a Ruger, but a 3 digit Kimber Clackamas Cascade 223. Took me months to find the rings which were made close to 40 years ago. Put a Burris gloss mini 4x12 AO on her.

 

[mr.deerstalker]

are them rings Manard Buehler?

 

[BladeRimfire]

No sir, those are Kimber rings I believe designed specifically for that Kimber. The only way I was able to acquire them was from an 82yr old collector in Colorado Springs, CO who had them stashed back. I met him off of 24hourcampfire & Rimfirecentral. That was the 3rd time he helped me. He's been a lifesaver. The early Kimber has a round top receiver making it difficult to put just any ring on top of it. Of course the ring to rifle finish was an exact match. The rings were 3 to 4 times the price of average rings but in the long run the extra $100 above norm that I spent on them made the rifle. Premium cost premium unless we just get lucky every once in a while.

 

[mr.deerstalker]

your not going to believe it. I have that same rifle in 223. ser 540. I wish I had them rings...lol...help me...

 

[BladeRimfire]

I sent you a pm earlier today. Call me

 

[mr.deerstalker]

I sent you a pm earlier today. Call me

I don't see a number..scott

 

[BladeRimfire]

Check it again, it may not be coming through because I'm a mere Bearcat

 

[needsmostuff]

P.M. commin at ya.

 

[Ruger44fan]

Got a like new Lyman Perma-Center LWBR in 20 power if it is a varmint rig.

 

[RugerForMe]

I have a vintage Redfield TV view scope that I had on a No.1. The scope didn't like the recoil of a .375 H&H Mag. and the cross hairs are broken.

But it your just looking for the look this might fit the bill. Not sure when these were made, I also have another older scope but I'm not sure what it is, I will have to look for them this weekend if you're interested.

 

[rugnelli]

PM sent.

 

[Hawk-in-Wi]

maybe something like these, none are mine , just trying to help out
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/974416968https://www.gunbroker.com/item/973356865https://www.gunbroker.com/item/975613607https://www.gunbroker.com/item/969014351https://www.gunbroker.com/item/965683504

 

[mr.deerstalker]

that last one might work...

 

[Robb Barnes]

PM sent Sir.