Mystery Scope?

[Tartan_Terrier]

Hi troops,
Unfortunately the lettering has worn off, but can anyone here identify which brand of scope this is? I can see what looks like 'Germany', but I'm lost on the rest of the text.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Regards
T_T

 

[Bigboab29]

Could be a Doctor

 

[User00003]

that's a Nomura Elite mate


edit - I think...

 

[Tartan_Terrier]

I've never even heard of them. Are they a good make? If not, I hope it's a Docter!

The scope is attached to a full stocked .308 Krico in that I'm going to look at tonight, and I'd like to know what's what price wise....

 

[User00003]

look at the lettering, that's not a doctor, it starts with an 'N'.

I could be crazy here, but it may have been an early version of a Bushnell...

you can quickly judge if it's good though, usually German made means quality - but it's your chance to get it for peanuts by arguing that it's a non-identifiable scope which could in theory be worthless... say you'll offer a nominal 100 Kroner for it

 

[Tartan_Terrier]

I had the same thought about it being German quality, but since I don't know what it is, it could be a pig in a poke.

If the rifle is in half way decent nick, I'm getting the scope for free though. He wants 4000 kr for both.

 

[Tartan_Terrier]

Here is another photo

 

[User00003]

yep, see the windage turret tower - NE - Nomura Elite..

as for quality. shoot it and see

 

[Tartan_Terrier]

Good point!

 

[Tartan_Terrier]

I'm back, having just been to see it. Lovely rifle, that has unfortunately been stored in the previous owner's garage, and has a good few external rust spots (the bore looked fine though). I'm still unsure about the scope, it seemed nice and bright/sharp/clear, but I only had the chance to look at it indoors.

I think I'm going to check the price of a re-blue and sleep on it before deciding.

 

[finnbear270]

I'd be more interested in shooting it, than getting a re blue quote!

 

[Tartan_Terrier]

I'd be more interested in shooting it, than getting a re blue quote!

I am too, but the previous owner has recently passed away, and while his family has a period of grace in which to sell his firearms, they do not have authority to use them or transport them (except to an RFD).

Either way, I hope to shoot it soon, as I've just agreed to buy it.

T_T

 

[Blackdog]

I think its a Norconia, the large hunting store Frankonia used to sell them. They were a budget priced (but good) optic sold for the entry level German market hence the larger 8x56 etc sizes. Usually with reticle no 4 or no 1 in first focal plain (wot gets bigger when you turn mag up on variable scopes)
ATB
Steve

 

[Tartan_Terrier]

Bang on Steve! I just did a search for Norconia scope and one of the first photos that came up had the same logo as on mine.

Thanks for the help!

T_T