Older NIKON 4x40 Scopes made in Japan

lasvegastransplant · May 16, 2011, 12:14 AM

I came across two of them today used but pretty much new just older style I think. I have looked like 3 times, read a bunch and could not find them online anywhere. I want to know if the quality of these identical scopes. They say made in Japan. Glossy coat with a thin red line around the front. I attached a few photos I hope they show up.

Would you happen to have info,seen or heard about these? QUALITY? I just cant find info on it. Is it water proof,shock resistant or fog proof?

When were these made and what are they worth? Ithink I got a GREAT deal but need to verify. thanks

bman940 · May 18, 2011, 02:49 PM

The best I can find out is that they were made between 86-92.
Hope that helps?
Bart

lasvegastransplant · May 18, 2011, 04:05 PM

Yeah I have tried a few times.

There are a few numbers on the bottom of each one. Will the number help with getting any specs? They are the same scopes with 2 different numbers.

AND how do I find out when I have a new message/reply? I have to come here and search for my thread to see any feedback. Is there a way that I can receive an email when I get replies? Some sort of setting? ANYONE PM me if there is a way. Thanks

bman940 · May 18, 2011, 08:50 PM

To get info click on your name, then find User CP, then go to edit e-mail options and this will let you be notified of e-mails that come in or replies to your threads.

Unfortunately I can't help you much with the #'s other then what I gave you already. A guy I spoke to said they should be waterproof and will be covered under Nkon's warranty if they fail.
Neat to see the old pics.
Thanks,

lasvegastransplant · May 18, 2011, 10:34 PM

I got 2 of them for less than $20. You think Got a deal or a steal? They are in decent shape. SUPER clear also.

GURU1911 · May 25, 2011, 10:45 PM

YOU SCORED A DEAL & A STEAL. NIKON PRODUCTS MADE DURING THAT TIME PERIOD, WERE CONSIDERED TO BE FIRST CLASS IN CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS. NOT AS WELL MADE AS A BURRIS, BUT CERTAINLY EQUAL TO LEUPOLD / REDFIELD. YES, THEY ARE WP & FP.

PS: "T/C" SCOPES ARE MADE BY SIMMONS (high end quality)
"PENTAX" SCOPES ARE MADE BY BURRIS
"REDFIELD" SCOPES ARE NOW BEING MADE BY LEUPOLD

GURU1911

May 16, 2011, 12:14 AM	#1
lasvegastransplant Member Join Date: May 15, 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 74	Older NIKON 4x40 Scopes made in Japan I came across two of them today used but pretty much new just older style I think. I have looked like 3 times, read a bunch and could not find them online anywhere. I want to know if the quality of these identical scopes. They say made in Japan. Glossy coat with a thin red line around the front. I attached a few photos I hope they show up. Would you happen to have info,seen or heard about these? QUALITY? I just cant find info on it. Is it water proof,shock resistant or fog proof? When were these made and what are they worth? Ithink I got a GREAT deal but need to verify. thanks __________________ Thinking 4:24/7 is a way of life. Last edited by lasvegastransplant; May 31, 2011 at 01:51 PM.

May 18, 2011, 02:49 PM	#2
bman940 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2010 Location: N. Texas Posts: 170	older scopes The best I can find out is that they were made between 86-92. Hope that helps? Bart

May 18, 2011, 04:05 PM	#3
lasvegastransplant Member Join Date: May 15, 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 74	Thanks... Yeah I have tried a few times. There are a few numbers on the bottom of each one. Will the number help with getting any specs? They are the same scopes with 2 different numbers. AND how do I find out when I have a new message/reply? I have to come here and search for my thread to see any feedback. Is there a way that I can receive an email when I get replies? Some sort of setting? ANYONE PM me if there is a way. Thanks __________________ Thinking 4:24/7 is a way of life.

May 18, 2011, 08:50 PM	#4
bman940 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2010 Location: N. Texas Posts: 170	? To get info click on your name, then find User CP, then go to edit e-mail options and this will let you be notified of e-mails that come in or replies to your threads. Unfortunately I can't help you much with the #'s other then what I gave you already. A guy I spoke to said they should be waterproof and will be covered under Nkon's warranty if they fail. Neat to see the old pics. Thanks,

May 18, 2011, 10:34 PM	#5
lasvegastransplant Member Join Date: May 15, 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 74	Cool to know they're probably waterproof.. I got 2 of them for less than $20. You think Got a deal or a steal? They are in decent shape. SUPER clear also. __________________ Thinking 4:24/7 is a way of life.

May 25, 2011, 10:45 PM	#6
GURU1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: SEALY, THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 501	MR. VEGAS YOU SCORED A DEAL & A STEAL. NIKON PRODUCTS MADE DURING THAT TIME PERIOD, WERE CONSIDERED TO BE FIRST CLASS IN CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS. NOT AS WELL MADE AS A BURRIS, BUT CERTAINLY EQUAL TO LEUPOLD / REDFIELD. YES, THEY ARE WP & FP. PS: "T/C" SCOPES ARE MADE BY SIMMONS (high end quality) "PENTAX" SCOPES ARE MADE BY BURRIS "REDFIELD" SCOPES ARE NOW BEING MADE BY LEUPOLD GURU1911 __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER (1984) & PRESIDENT: S.W. LA. R&P CLUB, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (1994-1999) METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADER (1977) & GENTILE CHRISTIAN ZIONIST INFIDEL !!! "THERE AIN'T TOO MANY THINGS THAT YOU CAN'T FIX, WITH $500 DOLLARS OR A .30-06"