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#296971 10/14/12 12:19 AM
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I purchased a model 72 Winchester 22 Rifle at an estate sale today, the gun had a very nice condition "438 J Stevens" scope mounted on it. Can some tell me about the scope, date's of manufactue??? and the value of said scope,or any other information ??? Thanks David

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Nick Stroebel's book lists that as "Circa 1911" which doesn't jibe well with a Model 72. He describes it as "3.5X, 14" long, with a 3/4" tube." With the #8 mountings, he says it's worth between $850-1250 in exc. cond. Just the tube is worth $550-950, according to him. It is pictured mounted on a Stevens "Ideal" single shot (can't tell if it's a 44 or a 44 1/2) in a reproduction of the Stevens 1914 catalog on page 458 of his "Old Gun Sights and Rifle Scopes" book.

I distrust "book values" for guns, scopes, or anything else, but I'd say that if that scope is in decent shape, it's worth more than the .22!

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Mike, Thanks for the information on my scope. I took the rifle and the scope out and shot it today. The gun shot very good and the scope was responsive on the adjustments. This scope is very neat looking when mounted on a rifle... Loks like my "lucky day" Thanks again for the information...
David


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