non prefix kick

[zebra55]

Thought that I would show an update to on my non prefix guns, now with period correct vertical split on 2 and a large hole horizontal split on the other. All have period correct 5 and 6 digit non prefix Leupold glass on them also.

[rowdy1972]

Really nice trio. The one with the feathered stock is a real eye catcher.

[gewehrfreund]

Nice, and I'm glad to see you realize that these rifles should be paired with period-correct quality scopes.

[ElNumeroUno]

Those old Leupolds are real classics on these early Rugers! Also have seen some Lyman Americans and Redfields. I think when one finds one of these early rifles with the original glass put on by the first owner, it should be left as is. I think I have a 222 AB with a 7.5 Leupold. That is the way he set it up.
CLN

[RocDoc]

Those old Leupolds are real classics on these early Rugers! Also have seen some Lyman Americans and Redfields. I think when one finds one of these early rifles with the original glass put on by the first owner, it should be left as is. I think I have a 222 AB with a 7.5 Leupold. That is the way he set it up.
CLN

Got a 2x7 VX2 of same vintage I see in pics, any interest? Not perfect, but nice, was going to put on a Win 70, but maybe better on a early #1. PM if any interest, can text pics tomorrow.

[No.Nine]

Learning alot from this forum. I but bought my first 3-digit gun (597). I really like the idea of period correct glass for it. It has the correct vertical mounts. Scope recommendations ??? Thank you!

[zebra55]

all the scopes on my non prefixes are the leupold arch logo as shown. They are pre 1974 and most likely late 60's, they have no letter prefix.

[gewehrfreund]

The older Leupolds are nice. If you like AO scopes, the older Weaver K8/K10 are hard to beat; they are era-correct, they look right and they have lots of eye relief.

[zebra55]

Thought that I would give an update on this subject. My non prefix kick has become a little bit more like an obsession for the vintage no 1s. Thanks to Rowdy, I just acquired my 13th non prefix...here's the list so far...
AB 243
AB 308
AH 222
AH 7mm
BB 22-250
BB 243
BH 243
BH 30-06
BBS 243
BBS 30-06
BBB 22-250
V 22-250
V 25-06
The ABs are both 3 digit guns and the 243 has the original box.
I've also now dabbled into the early 130 prefix guns as well as a few liberty's...
next on my wish list is another BBB in 222 or 243 or 6mm in case any of you see one