Vintage scope

Hi all. I have a 1952 Remington 760 . Neat old rifle. Im finally getting around to putting a scope on it. I would like to keep everything on it as per vintage. I have located a base and rings. Heres where I need help. I know there were some quality scopes manufactured in the 50’s. I would like insight from anyone as to makes and models of scopes from this era that I should be searching for. If you know a source for a scope please let me know. Ive also emailed Remington as I would like to know the rate of twist of the barrel so I have an idea as to the approx bullet weight I should be shooting. This rifle has a flip down rear sight. Id like to sight it in with the iron sights, then mount the scope. That way if ever on a trip and scope fails I can remove it and resume my hunt with iron sights. Thanks everyone!

1952 would be first-year production for the 760, so that’s an interesting rifle.

Common American-market scops from that era would be Bausch & Lomb, Lyman, Weaver, Redfield, and Leopold.

The European makes were here, of course, as well. But not in anything like the numbers of the brands above.

Mounting the scope can prove problematic as some makes/models used proprietary mounts and required tapping the receiver to their own pattern. Be sure you know what you’re getting into.

Also, rifle scopes were not common in the US in 1952, so make sure you can source the whole package before you invest in a scope.

Grouse

Grouse. Ive secured a 1 piece mount and rings that mate to the tapping in the receiver. Itll be sexy. Thank you for your input. This rifle is 90% or better. Wear marks but almost rust free. Everything original except the steel butt plate has been replaced with a modern recoil pad. And im ok with that! I plan on hunting this rifle. I just nèed a good vintage scope. Thanks again. Much better rifle than the 7600s. Barrel is free floated from the factory. Trigger is pretty darned good. My model has been nick named the “Tootsie Roll” due to corn cob fore end and non checkered stock. I contacted Rock Island Auction which is here locally and they are assisting in locating me a scope. Any help is welcome though.

The old weaver k4 were great scopes. I still have one on a 1964 m70. There’s quite a few on eBay. There’s also a bunch of options for 50’s -60’s era scopes if you use the google machine

Thanks I wasnt even sure what to search for.

Weaver and Redfield were both thought to be class scopes at that time. The Weavers will likely be easier to round up, but they were super good scopes back then. Fixed power scopes will probably have fewer issues with seals if you buy from that time period and a 4 power is just right for that gun.

Many thanks to all.