Need help identifying antique scope

[RBruce]

I am finally getting around to identifying an antique scope I bought several years ago. Any assistance will be appreciated? Are there any web site that specialize in antique scopes? --Regards

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[RBruce]

I should have added that the scope is brass and 18.25" long. The only markings are the parallax scale and X-8.

[Badger]

Looks something like a Winchester A5 (5 Power) Offset Scope...

Here's one mounted on a:

Milsurps Knowledge Library - 1916 ShtLE (Short Lee-Enfield) No.1 MkIII* Sniper Rifle

Regards,
Doug

[RBruce]

Any idea of the value? I want to have a scope option for my reproduction 1871 Buffalo rifle, but if this is valuable, I'd rather use a reproduction scope. --TIA

[jmoore]

I think it's a .22 scope. If the front is a clamping type ring, the scope probably won't survive much recoil. I'm thinking Stevens scope, but don't hold me to that. The mounts are distinctive enough for identification, but I go to a friend for this sort of thing and may not see him for several days.

[Surpmil]

You could ask Nick Stroebel. I can't see anything like it in his book. Would agree that it must be for a .22, and in appearance I would say 1930s or 40s.