Cyrus Cassidy #45437 1,726 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Two decades ago I bought a used Ruger M77 in .270. It had -- and still has -- a fixed 4X scope made by Mauser. Outside of military guns I've never seen anything that was Mauser, and I've never really bothered to look it up. That said, this one does not look like a take-off part from a military gun; it was clearly produced for civilian use. I'm not sure who made the rings. What does anyone know about these? When did Mauser make optics for civilian use (which would help me date the scope)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 12,826 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 This was all I could find. http://www.opticstalk.com/mauser-scope-question_topic897.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life 1,020 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 If it performs well and holds it's zero, use it. The problem becomes what to do with it when something goes wrong. The usual problem is moisture in the scope and it fogs up. (usually worn/bad "O" rings. It will be really hard to find someone to repair one too, especially one that old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J-BAR #18287 6,036 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) This one is presently listed on Gunbroker: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/885519419 but there are 13 for sale so these must be a reproduction. Edited December 20, 2020 by J-BAR #18287 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex M Rugers #6621 339 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I go along with Big Sage , as long as it works O.K. just use it. If it craps out , replace it. You have had it 20 years. As for the rings , a Ruger should have the Ruger rings that came with the rifle. Unless it is one of the " Round Top" models. Then no telling what they might be. Rex 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dustin Checotah 283 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I have seen Mauser banner micrometers and calipers. So if the scope is made with quality use it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Perro Del Diablo 3,616 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Mauser made commercial rifles for decades. Today I was shooting my FN Mauser made in Belgium caliber 7x57 Mauser Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 1,726 Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 23 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: This was all I could find. http://www.opticstalk.com/mauser-scope-question_topic897.html This is the correct scope. Just as with the responses I've gotten on here, that particular forum from 16 years ago didn't have much, either! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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