I am fond of the Weaver K-4 scope, it looks good on a vintage 22 rimfire as well as any older deer rifle, I have several stashed away just waiting for a rifle to be mounted to. Introduced in 1947 it quickly set the standard for a strong and reliable hunting scope. The K-10 came along in 1953 with great for extra reach on that old varmint rifle. It was unfortunate this summer when my only K-10 hiccuped on the Remington .222. It found a new home on a 22 rimfire and seems happy.
I had heard of some older Weavers, or at least different models of early Weavers but never seen one, that is till yesterday. It's the Model KV. Another 1953 introduction, the KV is a 2.75x5 variable that again was an industry trend setter. I have not determined the exact age of this scope, but I am thinking it's close to 1953, maybe a few years later.
It has the traditional Weaver steel tube and profile but, unlike today's scopes has a seperate turret for changing the magnification. I have not played with the windage and elevating setting to see if this scope has a centered reticle, some early models did not. The reticle is a post and crosshair that should be good for deer or antelope hunting. Getting a picture of the reticle proved to be a challenge that I have not fully mastered.
When I acquired it, it was mounted in vintage Leupold rings and bases mounted to a '98 Mauser receiver, Herter's stock and barrel chambered for 6mm Remington.
I have a vintage 22 rimfire that this nice old Weaver be right at home on. The Mauser will get a period correct Herter's scope.