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cchandler74
07-05-2013, 06:57
I recently bought this spotting scope at a yard sale. Any ideas with who made the scope and what it is worth? I don't see any name on the scope.

Jeff L
07-07-2013, 08:50
Looks like an old Kowa.
•fleabay link (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Prominar-Kowa-Spotting-Scope-Unidentified-Model-Bird-Watching-Photography-/281130013616?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4174a793b0)

joem
07-16-2013, 08:00
How much did it cost if the question is not out of line?

Herschel
08-22-2013, 03:17
cchandler74, I just found your post and may be able t o help. We had scopes that looked like that as USAR rifle team equipment in the 1960's. They had a plate with the serial number attached with some kind of adhesive that did not hold them very well. They were also prone to get moisture inside. I believe the brand name was Buhl. The maker's name was on he plate with the sn. Later we were able to get some M49 scopes that were much better.