My dad had a 7mm mauser topped with a weaver 2.5x scope. He gave it to my brother who said that the reticle was broken, and threw the scope away. Anyhow, I'm getting the rifle now, and I want to put a Weaver 2.5x fixed back on it. Any one know what would be a fair price for one, what models there are, I don't remember much about the scope that was on it, but I know my Grandpa bought it used in the late sixties, or early seventies. And from what I remember of it, it had "bells" on both ends, but I could be wrong there.
Thanks.
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i have a "sears" weaver 2.5 and it is belled on the eyepiece only..... they go for about 75-100$..... i think people collect them, as they seem to sell when they come up for sale on the internet.....
Just for chits n giggles I checked gun broker. No older models came up (I might not have searched correctly) but two (2) new ones did, 2.5-8X28 and they had a starting bid of $203.83.
Just keep looking and I'm sure you'll find one for a reasonable price that you'll like and be happy with. Just might take some time is all...
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Actually there were 2 different models of Weaver 2.5X scopes: one was the K 2.5 and the other was a J 2.5 . The K was more common and had a 1 inch tube, the J had a 3/4" tube. Most had cross hairs, some had a post and cross hair or a rangefinder reticle for $5.00 extra. They go around here at gun shows for $40 -60.
I have the 2.5X J scope - I like it on some old 'vintage' rifles. Definitely 'old school' in optical quality though. If you are serious about hunting, use a newer scope for clearer optics.
I have bought several old steel-tube Weaver scopes on fleabay - sometimes you can luck into a really good deal.
I collect old Weaver Steel tubes. I have 2 such scopes as you are looking for. I paid less than a $100 for them. Most are unserviceable as hunters. Ask if they've been hunted !!
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Iron sight inc in tulsa ok. Sells and services the original 2.5 weaver scope made in elpasso texas. They have a wide veriety of vintage rifle scopes. Redfirld,weaver,burris,unertl,leatherwood...ect.th ere repair work is first rate. Iron sight inc. 918-445-2001 or 918-521-7736
