I have this old Leupold and Stevens Instruments scope.

[chill45100]

Am trying to find the date of manufacture on an old Leupold scope. The only
markings other than the adjustment rings are:
2 1/4 X
Leupold and Stevens Instruments
Portland, Oregon
Pat. Pending.

The reticule is a fine horizontal line that is bisected by a tapered post. There lens seem ti be very clear with no clouding.

Hopefully someone can chime in and help out. Will get photos later.
Thanks,
Chill45100

[marlinman93]

Have you called Leupold to see if they can help?
Waiting for the pictures, as tough to guess until then.

[beemer]

Leuplod & Stevens made a 2.25X scope in late 1940's and early 50's. It had .875 tube and used adjustable mounts. Several reticles available. I don't see any other 2.25X scopes listed.

What kind of adjustments and what is the tube size.

I am a little late to the thread. I have the book Old Rifle Scopes and try to look scopes up if I can. Sometimes info is rather sketchy.

[chill45100]

Leuplod & Stevens made a 2.25X scope in late 1940's and early 50's. It had .875 tube and used adjustable mounts. Several reticles available. I don't see any other 2.25X scopes listed.

What kind of adjustments and what is the tube size.

I am a little late to the thread. I have the book Old Rifle Scopes and try to look scopes up if I can. Sometimes info is rather sketchy.

The tube measures spot on .875 inches. Adjustments are a pair of rings around the tube with set screws. It’s a puzzle to me.

[beemer]

According to my book the knurled rings were windage and elevation adjustments. It was called Leupold & Stevens Riflescope 2.25X, made 1950-51. Looks to be one of their first internally adjustable scopes. Cost about $60.

Hope this helps.
Dave

[chill45100]

According to my book the knurled rings were windage and elevation adjustments. It was called Leupold & Stevens Riflescope 2.25X, made 1950-51. Looks to be one of their first internally adjustable scopes. Cost about $60.

Hope this helps.
Dave

Dave, This helps a great deal indeed. Thank you very much.
Cliff

[chill45100]

Leupold came through. The scope is a Plainsman model and likely produced in 1947.
Cool beans.
Chill45100

[beemer]

Older equipment is fun to play with, are you going to try it out.

[chill45100]

Older equipment is fun to play with, are you going to try it out.

Yes indeed! I’ve an old Browning Safari grade High Power that needs a new scope. Sooo, after refinishing the stock this winter I’ll probably put this scope on the rifle. The pairing of those two classics should be pleasing to the eyes and work well for me.