Vintage Bushnell Banner 3x9 ID

Xrperry · Feb 28, 2021

I got this scope today at a gun show.it is near new, except it is missing the rubber on eyepiece.
My question, can anyone date the scope by the box? It was made in Japan, (BL)

daved20319 · Mar 1, 2021

Couldn't say for sure, it's been a long time, but that looks a lot like one of those that I bought back in the mid-70's. Nice scope in its day, but the eye relief was short, too short for the 444 Marlin I put it on

. Dumb kid choice, live and learn as they say

. Later.

Dave

Xrperry · Mar 1, 2021

I think you are right, yea I harped on my dad to shoot his old marlin 336,, 32 Winchester special with a old weaver 4x scope. He finally let me shoot it but failed to tell me to keep my face back from the scope.Boom, instant scope cut. I was 10 and did I cry? Nope it was the perfect battle wound to brag about at school.