Redfield 3x9 experiment & questions

[BarlowL]

I bought a cheap Redfield 3x9, has a cracked lens. I'm going to experiment with anodizing it after machining some tools to disassemble/reassemble properly.
What would in everyone's opinion be a close/proper color? I notice in many photos the color is different on parts of a same scope. Is this from fade from sun light and oils or on purpose.

Another thought I have is what part inside the scope is the tombstone range finder on?

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Cracked lens is going to be interesting… but we like tilting at windmills projects here. They are the best kind.

Crosshairs will be on the erector. Suspect they since this is not an FFP scope, the rangefinder will be on the same “panel” as the stadia.

Going to be an interesting project!!! Post some pix. I have a soft spot for crazy people trying to restore optics!!! And mad respect!!!

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[RIGREG]

Check out this thread, if you haven’t seen it yet:

USMC M40 3-9X40 Redfield Cerakote​

It’s in Vintage. It has a few pics that you may find useful. Including location of tombstone.

Greg

 

[BarlowL]

Thank you both! Not restoring this one really, Sacrificing it for the sake of gotta know if I can do it.
Cant be much different than the old days throwing chevy 350 cranks in 400 blocks, Pontiac 389 ram air heads on a 326. 351windsors in Maverics or a 351 Cleveland in a mid engine Econoline. Well........maybe it is , but I anit scared.