Vintage rifle scopes

• The Scope: A classic fixed-power or variable steel-tube rifle scope (similar to the famous Weaver K4-C3 or K6 series). It features a polished gloss black/blued finish, traditional capped windage and elevation turrets, and a flared eyepiece and objective bell.
• The Packaging: The distinct yellow cardboard box proudly displays the retro "WEAVER SCOPE" logo with their iconic bullseye target graphic. The side text highlights slogans like "The World's Most Used, Most Proved Scopes."
These El Paso, Texas-manufactured scopes are highly collectible among firearms enthusiasts and are frequently sought after for period-correct installations on vintage hunting rifles.
vintage Realist Rifle Scope Model 5708, complete with its original vintage orange and green box.
Key Specifications & Product Details:
Magnification Range: 4x–8x Variable power adjustment ring.
• Target Application: Designed specifically for .22 caliber and light recoil rimfire rifles.
• Origin: Proudly labeled "Made in U.S.A." by Realist Inc..
• Historical Context: Realist Inc. (originally famous for manufacturing the David White Stereo Realist cameras) produced and imported high-quality rifle optics primarily from 1965 through 1974. They are highly regarded by collectors for their crisp optics, nitrogen-filled alloy tubes, and specialized designs, including the iconic Leatherwood Auto-Ranging Telescopes (ART).
This specific 4x–8x rimfire model is a rare find in such well-preserved condition with its original packaging, making it highly desirable for collectors or anyone looking to complete a period-correct vintage .22 rifle setup.
vintage black Bausch & Lomb Balfor A 4x rifle scope inside its original box with accompanying instructions and paperwork.Historically, Bausch & Lomb was famous for producing exceptionally high-quality optics. Early versions of their scopes lacked internal adjustment turrets and required specialized external adjustment mounts to sight in the rifle. However, as indicated by the text printed on the box, this particular model features "finest optical quality, internal adjustment," making it a more modern configuration from their classic lineup (such as the Balvar series) that adjusts internally like standard modern scopes.
Because this item includes the original packaging, crisp paperwork, and the inner display tray in well-preserved condition, it holds great appeal for vintage firearms collectors and restoration enthusiasts.