Lot 245:
Trio of Vintage Japanese and Simmons Rifle Scopes
Description
This lot consists of three vintage rifle scopes of varying manufacture and specifications. The first scope is marked with the manufacturer name SIMMONS in red lettering. It is identified as a 3X-7X20 model, featuring variable magnification from 3x to 7x with a 20mm objective lens. The tube is fitted with an adjustable magnification ring and a pair of dovetail mounting rings. The second scope features a logo on the objective bell consisting of the word SCOPE inside an oval. The accompanying markings on the bell read NITROGEN FILLED, PERMA-LOCKED RETICLE, 4 X 15, and MODEL No. 781-001. This is a fixed 4x magnification scope with a 15mm objective lens. The third scope is a long, slender fixed-power model. The objective bell is marked COATED over JAPAN, indicating its country of origin. This scope features a single top-mounted adjustment turret.
Condition report:
The scopes are in varied condition. The Simmons scope shows minor handling marks on the body and turrets (photo 1). The scope marked SCOPE shows significant wear, including finish loss on the objective bell (photo 6) and a band of heavy surface rust on a sleeve near the eyepiece (photo 5). The eyepiece housing on this model appears to be missing, exposing the threaded interior of the tube (photo 3). The Japanese-marked scope shows light scratches and minor surface wear consistent with age (photo 4). Lens clarity and mechanical function were not tested.
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