Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 35:
Description
This lot features two 3-9×40 variable magnification rifle scopes. The first is a Bushnell Buckhorn model featuring a matte black finish with distinctive green markings and a green accent ring near the objective lens. The turret housing is marked BUSHNELL and BUCKHORN. The underside of the tube is printed in green with 3X-9X, 40, WATERPROOF, 77-3900M, AE, and KOREA, indicating Korean manufacture. It is equipped with a standard duplex reticle and knurled adjustment dials.
The second scope is a Weaver 40/44 series model with a matte black finish. The turret housing displays a white oval WEAVER logo. Incised on the underside of the main tube are the markings 3-9X40, WATERPROOF, 849900, CB, and CHINA, indicating Chinese manufacture. This scope features knurled adjustment caps and a standard duplex reticle. Both optics utilize 1-inch tubes and 40mm objective lenses.
Condition report:
Both scopes exhibit signs of moderate field use. The Bushnell scope shows surface dust and light scuffing on the main tube (photo 1). The Weaver scope displays minor finish wear on the adjustment caps and scattered faint scratches on the tube (photo 3). The optics on both units appear clear with intact reticles as viewed in the provided lens perspectives (photos 9 and 10). The adjustment screws show light tool marks from previous zeroing (photo 5).
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