Schmit and bender

[CamV]

I have an old s&b scope that I'm wondering what it would be worth
It's an 8x56 no model number as far as I know with a 3 heavy post reticle
Has ring marks and a couple scratches and scuffs but the glass itself is minty
Made in west Germany which makes it a few years old
Would anyone know what his would be worth?
If you leave me a cell # I can text pictures
It is currently missing one turret cap

 

[medvedqc]

your reticle is german #1.

you can get the turret from the factory in Germany.

very very good scope for high seat hunting under the moon or night.

try to keep it ....

 

[remyltr]

i have one and not a chance i would sell it.

its a scope you should keep.
the west german made scopes are more expensive than the hungarian made model

here is SB site
http://www.schmidtundbender.de/en/products/hunting/8x56-klassik.html

 

[CamV]

It is nice glass but I don't have any purpose for it. what would this thing be good for? It would be coyote hunting at night but that's kind of frowned upon in bc

 

[GreenBob]

Posting the pics for CamV.

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[CamV]

Anybody have any idea of a value of this scope?

 

[double gun]

I'll give you $100.

Sorry, I have no idea as to value.

 

[Wolverine .303]

Hey CamV,

New manufactured Schmidt & Bender Klassik 8x56 LM A4 retail at $1205.00 for reference. Hope this helps!

 

[machinistbutler]

I have the same west german 8x56, wonderful low light scope, and they dont seem to go cheap on ebay.

Hard to find a better low light scope.

 

[CamV]

Thanks guys
I have no need or want for it so it'll go up on the EE when I have a new turret cap for it.
$900 seem about right?
I don't want to flog it but don't want to hang on to it forever either

 

[cody c]

You can try $900, I think there is some older S&B scopes on prophet river or one of the other vendors for reference pricing (+ retail markup)

 

[notsorichguy]

I recently bought a used 1.25-4x20 S&B scope from a retailer. The S&B badging on it was a match for yours. Serial # puts it around 35yrs old.

It was priced at $500, for quite some time. It had ring marks, and a few scuffs in the finish. Retailer took my offer of $450 cash, taxes paid with relief. Apparently it had been sitting on the shelf for over 5yrs.

New price on an equivalent scope is over $2500.

Used S&B scopes that show blemishes or wear or use are a bit of a tough sell used, as they do not have a warranty after 3 yrs and export fees apply to send it to S&B ($250 on mine, I sent the one I bought in for a check-up) as well as the cost of refurbishment.

In the end I expect to spend around $1000 all in. Which is reasonable for a 30+yr old refurbished scope.

Realistically, your scope is worth "at most" what someone is willing to pay for it! Most savvy buyers want at least 50% off retail for a high end used scope with no warranty.

My $.02