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December 31, 2012
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One of my collectible 22’s is a drippy mint, M69-A. The one with the grooved receiver and chrome bolt and trigger guard. Beings that I like all period correct scopes for my scopeable 22’s, I had on it a minty Weaver, J4, made in El Paso. Didn’t work out for me so I am installing a Baby Redfield I had laying around.
The scope has original covers and Tip Off mount. It is N.I.B. and I will sell it for $100 + UPS 3 Day Shipping of $10. Big Larry
July 17, 2012
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I much prefer the small Redfield to the Weaver even though it is not quite period correct. If you plan on shooting it you made a good choice.
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WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
December 31, 2012
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Yeah, I have had this Redfield for several years. There seems to be some confusion as to what the “Baby Redfield” is. There were several 3/4″ 22 scopes made by Redfield and they all look like “Baby Redfields”. Straighten this out JWA. Thanks, Big Larry
July 17, 2012
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Big Larry said
Yeah, I have had this Redfield for several years. There seems to be some confusion as to what the “Baby Redfield” is. There were several 3/4″ 22 scopes made by Redfield and they all look like “Baby Redfields”. Straighten this out JWA. Thanks, Big Larry
Hi Larry,
I am not sure how much clarification I can give you since “Baby Redfield” is a generic nickname (just like calling your Winchester 69A a “Winny”).
I have seen the ¾” tube 4X Redfield “Sport-STER” (Standard Eye Relief) rimfire scope (circa 1965-1973), the ¾” tube 4X Redfield “Westerner” rimfire scope (circa 1973-1974) and the subsequent ¾” tube 4X Redfield “Traditional” rimfire scope (circa 1974-1986ish) all called “Baby Redfields” by some people.
In general, the Redfield “Traditional” 4X rimfire scope is the model that is most closely associated with the term “Baby Redfield” but I think that is just because there are more “Traditional” model scopes available.
If you show me a picture of the side of your scope with the markings and the overall length I can give you the correct manufacturer’s name for your 4X Redfield ¾” tube rimfire scope and the date range it was produced.
All three models look similar and are very good scopes for the mid-range Winchester rimfire rifles. They are still my favorite choice for plinking and squirrel rifles as they are scaled to match the more diminutive .22 rimfires.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
