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Originally based in Newport, Kentucky, Weaver scopes is one of the oldest scope makers in the United States. Opened in 1930 by William R. Weaver, the company was known as W.R. Weaver Company.  The first Weaver scope offered to the public was a 3/4 inch tube model with a 3 power.  At that time, this Weaver model was quite advanced and would perform equally as well as comparable scopes coming out of Germany and Switzerland with a much higher price tag.  The price and performance of the first Weaver model made it quite popular.

William Weaver was the consummate American and wanted to produce the best scopes that he could in the U.S. For this reason, Weaver refused to use any parts that were produced outside the U.S.  All Weaver scopes were completely built in the United States. As Weaver's scopes could compete with the more expensive German models, his company grew rapidly in the 30's and 40's. By the late 1940's, Weaver was thought to be the most successful U.S. rifle scope maker in the country at that time.

Weaver experienced some growing pains during and after World War II, and Mr. Weaver was forced to sell the company in 1968. The Weaver company and related scope patents changed hands several times until it was purchased by Meade Instruments in 1999.

Since acquired by Meade Instruments, Weaver has once again become a significant player in the U.S. rifle scope market. The Weaver Grand Slam model and T series fixed scopes have gained a following based on their pricing and performance.

For more information on Weaver scopes, please visit: Weaver Rifle Scopes.