JC Penney Model #4520 3-9X32 Rifle Scope

kedrs

August 05, 2021 05:21

Hey Guys- looking for any info this JC Penney scope I acquired from my uncle. Thanks

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  mac10

  August 05, 2021 06:52

  looks like a rebranded weaver for jcp like sears did

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  navc130

  August 05, 2021 20:13

  Check closely for "JAPAN." If not, probably a Weaver or Bushnell made for JCPenny. Either way good enough for casual shooting.

  As BobJudy said, the glass in Japan was very good quality. Mechanically, who knows. I have never seen a JAPAN scope go bad. I would use it in non-severe hunting conditions, i.e., don't use it in Alaska or the Rocky Mountains.

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  kedrs

  August 05, 2021 22:26

  Thanks. It does have "Japan". Does it make it better or worse for quality?

  

  
  

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  BobJudy

  August 05, 2021 23:27

  During that era it probably is as good or better optically but perhaps not quite as good mechanically compared to an American built model. Bob

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  TANK78Z

  August 06, 2021 12:05

  usually older Japanese scopes(60's -80's) were of decent quality for lower priced ones, it does look much more to be a rebranded Bushnell, they were some of the better ones. I have a few old Bushnells similar to your scope and they have clearer and sharper imaging today than a lot of todays lower priced scopes..

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  kedrs

  August 06, 2021 13:38

  Thanks to everyone for their expertise. Its great to get some background info on this scope.

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