I have a R. Noske Scope that was given to me from my great aunt. It was on a Savage Bolt Action 250-3000 rifle. When I was young I found out it was a type A 2.5 power scope. But I don't remember anything else about it and I can't find any information or value on it. Does anyone have any information? Thank you

You have a rare and collectible scope. Made by Rudolph Noske in San Carlos, California between 1930-1939, these scopes were very high quality and were the first American made scopes with internal adjustments. According to Nick Stroebel's book, "Old Rifle Scopes", the 1939 fieldscope No.1 Type A cost $52.00. By comparison, a Zeiss Zeiklein (considered one of the best scopes ever made) cost $36.00. All Noskes have 7/8 inch (22mm) tubes & were essentially handmade, hence the disproportionately high price. Stroebel's book (published in 2000) lists the high end value at $225.00, but I've recently seen this scope go for $400.00 on eBay. I would hold on to it if I were you. None other than the dean of all gunwriters Elmer Keith stated, "To Rudolph Noske goes the credit for making the first good American hunting glass." High praise indeed!

What great info 3d. Thanks for the in depth post. I'd never heard of Noske scopes and sure enjoyed reading your post answering raghorn's question.

Thank you very much for the information. It was interesting to learn so much about it and I will be holding on to it for sure. Thnaks again!!!!