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Mossberg scope collectors?

1.5K views 14 replies 7 participants last post by  shoothog  
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Hello all,

I have just come across what I think is a very unique scope made by Mossberg. It is an RF-1 Rangefinder scope. Made from 1938 to 42 it is quite unique in its operation of automatically setting the scope reticles out to 200 yards by sliding the top cam to frame 6" of the target between two horizontal stadia wire crooswires. It is excellent condition for its age and has a courst adjustment for elevation built into the mount and micrometer adjustments for final sight in. The mount also has built in linear adjustment for eye relief on different rifles.

I am going to list this scope on the for sale page if anyone would have any interest.

Just thought you might like to see it as I don't think it is all that commone to find one in this good condition.

The spec info came from Nick Stroebels latest book on scopes and metallic sight.

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#2 · (Edited)
Some one was good with a spray can. I've never seen orange peel on any of the old scopes or mts. good luck ,not to rain on your prade but they have been selling Closer to half what you listed. Don't mean some one won't anti up to your price . just FYI ~~JMJ~~ h9i8ghert price I've seen was when Dust to Dollars was clearing a collertors inventory and had a NIB ,RF-1 all paper work the whole nine yards, that one brought $284. and change
 
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What looks like orange peel is excess stock slick that I wiped it down with. Finish is all original and I thought in pretty good condition.

I just thought it was kinda neat to find one. I guess you all already have one.

I guess I paid too much. Got $250 in it and would sell it for that, but my motto has always been buy high and sell low.