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1950 Remington Model 721 .270 Win with a Arched Logo Leupold 3x-9x in a Redfield mount
“VGS staff,
You’ve come through for me again. “
Savage 99 with a VGS Refurbished Leupold M7-4x in Weaver rings
“The scope and rings arrived in style and I got them mounted and sighted-in on my '99. I could not be more pleased. Incredible service - the type seldom found these days. Thank you Vintage Gunscopes for carrying on a great American tradition.”
1959 Marlin Model 99 with Marlin Micro Vue 4x
I received the Marlin Micro Vue 4x I recently ordered. Your excellent condition scope, and my excellent condition 1959 Marlin Model 99, paired together look like a pinup out of a vintage magazine...literally.
Weaver K4 on a SwedishM41B
I absolutely love my vintage gun scopes Weaver K4 now I can compete in the CMP vintage sniper competition it looks GREAT on my Swedish M41B sniper rifle!!
Weaver K2.5-60B on 1960s Marlin .30-30
“Dear James,
I’m delighted with your advice and the results of scoping a family heirlooom, 1960-ish marlin 30-30
The ”old timers” at the gun club really appreciate her too.”
-D. Ralstin
J.C. Higgins Model 50 with J.C. Higgins Senior Rifleman 2.5x Scope
Thank you for the expert workmanship to complete the optical refurbishment.
The scope is crystal clear! Be rest assured as we continue to build our collection all of our scope will be sent to you.
1948 Winchester Model 61 with Weaver G4
“James and the crew, I am very pleased with the refurbishment and reticle replacement on my Weaver G4 pre 1960. The wooden safe keep box the scope was returned in is something to pass on along with the rifle in the years to come…”
1970 Browning Safari Grade 30.06 mounted with a Leupold 100th Anniversary scope and Buehler mounts
The Buehler scope mounts you sent me for my NIB 1970 Browning Safari Grade 30.06 fit perfectly. The rifle with the Leupold 100th Anniversary scope is absolutely stunning. Thanks so much!!!!!
Restored Weaver K2.5 in Redfield Vertical Split Rings on 1942 Savage 99 in .250-300
“Thanks so much for the work on my Weaver K2.5. Here are a few pictures of it mounted on my 1942-era Savage 99 in 250-3000. I cannot wait to get it out to the range and in the field.”
VGS Restored Weaver K4 on a Swedish M41B
I absolutely love my vintage gun scopes Weaver K4 now I can compete in the CMP vintage sniper competition it looks GREAT on my Swedish M41B sniper rifle!!
-Marc L.
Winchester Model 670 30.06 with a Weaver K4-1
“For a 49 year old rifle it sure looks pretty good, doesn't it?”
1951 Remington 550-1 , Weaver G4 Scope with Weaver No.2 Side Mount and rings.
“Thanks Vintage Gun Scopes, got my 1951 Remington 550-1 back to original. Weaver G4 Scope with Weaver No.2 Side Mount and Weaver Side Mount rings.”
- Gary, TN
Refurbished Weaver V-8 on a FN Mauser
Thank you for the quick turn-around on my old Weaver V-8. It is back home on my FN Mauser
1952 Winchester Model 70 with VGS Restored Weaver KV
1952 Winchester Model 70 with VGS Restored Weaver KV with Redfield 6-Screw Rings and 1-Piece Base
Bradley sent this KV in for restoration and we have to say it turned out pretty great!
Weaver 330 in Weaver B Mounts on a Savage 99
Thank you James for your insight and expertise.
Everything fit into place perfectly.