My step Dad just passed away and he has an older sporterized mauser that has a weaver K-4 on it.  I took my first deer with that rifle and one other and I will probably try to keep it in the family.  But my Mom might also need money as the doctor bills were kind of large leading up to his departure.  So I'm trying to figure out the best avenue for this weapon.  And knowing if those K-4's are worth a mint or not will help.  

The rifle itself looks professionally done and is nice.  And very accurate, but I don't think it's worth much.  But the scope on the other hand.......

I typically see them at the gun shows running from $80-$200 depending on the vintage, condition, etc. Some people ask STUPID prices, and some are more reasonable. Do a little web research to see if your scope has some non-typical features or markings that might make it more valuable than an every day Weaver.

I am a big fan of Weaver K-4s as an all-around, general purpose scope. My .270, 30-06, 7x57 Mauser, 22 Hornet all have K-4s. Simple, utterly dependable, very little to go bad, break. I have killed game from 20-300 yards with  4 power scopes. There are not many typical shooters who can really shoot better than the scope's ability to bring the target into view. For target shooting, that's a whole different matter. jmtcw

I like it for a lot of stuff.  I didn't always like it for deer hunting though.  I did a lot of walking and in thick stuff and a 4 power was just too much at times.  I missed some opportunities close up trying to get it in my scope.  Although I was younger and I don't quite recall if I'd try to keep both eyes open.   I did use a .30-30 and a .35 lever quite a bit though and bagged some with them.  But whatever...  

Thanks for the advice.  I'm liking the fact that if I try to keep that rifle, I won't feel bad if I'm not giving my Mom large sums of money because the scope might be worth more on the open market.

Good to know.

They are good, rugged, well-made scopes.  They are not something of great value, because there are so many of them out there.  By today's standards, they are a little dim, because lens coatings have improved so much.  I have four.K-4s, all steel tube, El Paso originals, a K-1 with Lee Dot, a K-2.5, a V2-7, and V4-12, all El Paso.  They belong on period correct vintage rifles, which are where mine are.

It's just a crosshair.  No deviation in thickness, that I recall.  Just a thin line horizontal and vertical.

Would look good on top of a A1 carry handle, eh?  LOL.

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?  That's just all wrong.  A russian scope on a retro black rifle?