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jems72
Optics GrassHopper Joined: October/29/2021 Location: IN Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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Posted: October/29/2021 at 21:01 |
I have purchased a Marlin 17VS rifle chambered in .17 HMR. It came wih a Nikon scope that I cannot find any identifying information on, other than underneath is says Nikon, 1.5-4.5x20, 356119 (which I assume is the serial number) and finally Japan.
I have some pictures posted here: https://imgur.com/a/9YFtEFT Also, if i rotate the Eyepiece counter clockwise it begins to back off the scope very slowly. I can then adjust what seems like the locking ring away from the magnification adjustment, however, I can never rotate the magnification ring/adjustment, with the numbering. It just moves a tiny-tiny bit in each direction and stops. I've backed off the eyepiece and the locking ring quite a bit and nothing changes. I'm new to all of this, so I apologize if I'm referencing things incorrectly. I've tried to find the scope model to further find instructions but I'm a bit dead in the water at the moment. Your help is greatly appreciated. |
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Gerry Atric
Optics Journeyman Joined: April/21/2011 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 340 |
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To my old weary eyes the scope tube looks as it´s bent or is it an optical illusion? If bent, it may have frozen the magnification. Can´t help you identify the scope, I´m no Nikon expert.... Gerry Atric
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Son of Ed
Chuck Norris Joined: June/18/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Online Points: 122178 |
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That scope would be the model immediately preceding the Nikon UCC which came out around 1996 or so.
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Son of Ed
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The scope definitely looks bent downward. The receiver of the rifle appears straight.
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Son of Ed
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Anyway, I'm assuming you bought the gun used. Toss the scope. It's bent and no good. Although it was a nice one.
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