I rescued an Anschutz single shot rifle from a gun shop partially due to the scope on it. It is a Bausch & Lomb AO scope with very fine crosshairs and tiny dot. The power marking is nowhere to be found although I suspect it’s 24x. The other thing of interest is the adjustment post coming out of the turret around the 7 o’clock position which I’ve never seen before. Any help identifying this and the adjustment post would be greatly appreciated!
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Mystery B&L scope
- Thread starter AndyE
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Bill Calfee
Gun Fool
Friend AndyE:
That's a Tucker conversion......there's a heavy spring inside the cap that pushes on the internals of the scope to stabilize them better.....
By the way, the conversion is simply glued on....so be very careful with it......I found this out the hard way some years ago.....
I finally got it glued back on......so just be careful.....
Your LBK and pistol fool friend, Bill Calfee
That's a Tucker conversion......there's a heavy spring inside the cap that pushes on the internals of the scope to stabilize them better.....
By the way, the conversion is simply glued on....so be very careful with it......I found this out the hard way some years ago.....
I finally got it glued back on......so just be careful.....
Your LBK and pistol fool friend, Bill Calfee
Bill Calfee
Gun Fool
Hi Bill
Thanks for the information! Do you also think I’m right to assume it’s a 24x model? I’ve never had a scope before that wasn’t marked on the tube near the eye piece.
Andy
Friend AndyE:
No, because it could be a 36X......
I owned a 36 B&L years ago but I don't remember where it was marked 36X........seems like it was etched on the bottom of the scope tube right behind the ocular lens housing.....??
If nothing else you could look through a 36 Weaver at the range sometime and then your B&L.....you'll instantly know if yours is a 24 or 36..
I believe Selby Wright used a 36 B&L on his 37 Remington barreled 52C Winchester when he won the 1992 BR-50 Nationals..
Earlier B&L scopes were made in America, the later ones were produced in Japan.......I don't know when the change happened...
Oh, one more time......be very careful with your scope as the Tucker conversion is glued on.....don't try to unscrew the cap.....or bump it....
Your LBK and pistol fool friend, Bill Calfee
Hi Bill
After removing the scope I found it to be a 36x40 of the Japan vintage. I’m not aware of the quality change from US to Japanese mfr but I’m still looking forward to seeing how it performs. When I removed the rings I could see that they had been lapped in so clearly the previous owner was a serious accuracy shooter. Have a great weekend and thanks again for all your help!
Andy
After removing the scope I found it to be a 36x40 of the Japan vintage. I’m not aware of the quality change from US to Japanese mfr but I’m still looking forward to seeing how it performs. When I removed the rings I could see that they had been lapped in so clearly the previous owner was a serious accuracy shooter. Have a great weekend and thanks again for all your help!
Andy
Bill Calfee
Gun Fool
Hi Bill
After removing the scope I found it to be a 36x40 of the Japan vintage. I’m not aware of the quality change from US to Japanese mfr but I’m still looking forward to seeing how it performs. When I removed the rings I could see that they had been lapped in so clearly the previous owner was a serious accuracy shooter. Have a great weekend and thanks again for all your help!
Andy
Friend AndyE:
You're welcome....
Andy, I had a Japan built 36 just like yours years ago and let it get away from me....
It's a great scope......you will love it.....
Again, do not bump the Tucker conversion because if it comes unglued you've got a mess on your hands...
Your LBK and pistol fool friend, Bill Calfee
Bill Calfee
Gun Fool
Hi Bill
I would like to ask you opinion about a 1827 biathlon rifle but don’t know if it’s ok on this forum. Would it be better if I PM’d you and if so, can I do that through this site?
Thanks!
Andy
Friend AndyE:
My knowledge of biathlon rifles is very limited I'm afraid.....but you're welcome to ask and I'll help if I can, and if I can't maybe someone else on the forum can...OK..
Your LBK and pistol fool friend, Bill Calfee