Lot 575:
Pair of Vintage Weaver K6 Fixed-Power Rifle Scopes El Paso Texas USA
Description
This lot features a pair of two vintage fixed-power telescopic rifle scopes with blued steel bodies, manufactured in El Paso, Texas. Both scopes are Weaver K6 models, which are recognized for their durable steel construction and clear 6-power magnification. The first scope is marked Weaver K6 60-B1, EL PASO TEX USA, and bears the serial number 349346 above a textured adjustment ring. The second scope is marked WEAVER K6, PATENTED, EL PASO TEX. USA, and includes a distinctive diamond symbol containing the letter S. This second scope is currently fitted with two mounting rings marked WEAVER DETACHABLE PAT. NO. 2632251 1.000 USA. These scopes represent mid-20th-century American optics production from the renowned Weaver factory in Texas.
Condition report:
Both scopes show visible signs of age and field use. There is thinning to the blued finish on the main steel tubes and scattered areas of surface oxidation and light pitting (photo 1). Surface scratches and scuffs are present throughout the metal bodies (photo 2 and 3). The textured rings show some wear to the knurling and finish loss (photo 5). Mounting hardware on the second scope exhibits signs of oxidation and tool marks on the screw heads (photo 6). The optical clarity and mechanical adjustment function were not tested.
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