Where are Weaver Grand Slam scopes made?

Grand Slam riflescopes are made in Japan to Weaver specifications and design. They represent Weaver’s entry into the deluxe (4-star) scope market, and an auspicious entry it is. The Weaver Grand Slam line competes with such prestigious names in scopes as Zeiss, Leupold and Nikon.

Where are Weaver Optics made?

Weaver started the company in Kentucky in 1930 following the completion of a contract with the state of Indiana to produce license plates. He designed and produced the tooling himself and did all of the manufacturing on site, including grinding his own lenses and machining the parts.

Who makes Zeiss scope glass?

Carl Zeiss AG
Carl Zeiss AG (German: [kaʁl ˈtsaɪs]), branded as ZEISS, is a German manufacturer of optical systems and optoelectronics, founded in Jena, Germany in 1846 by optician Carl Zeiss. Together with Ernst Abbe (joined 1866) and Otto Schott (joined 1884) he laid the foundation for today’s multi-national company.

Where are the Weaver Grand Slam riflescopes made?

Grand Slam riflescopes are made in Japan to Weaver specifications and design. They represent Weaver’s entry into the deluxe (4-star) scope market, and an auspicious entry it is.

Which is the flagship series of Weaver scopes?

As the flagship series of the Weaver lineup, Grand Slam scopes have just undergone a complete transformation—inside and out.

What is the warranty on a weaver Grand Slam?

Grand Slam scopes can be identified by the green ring inside the front of the objective lens housing. Weaver Grand Slam scopes come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. This warrants the scope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as it is owned by the original owner.

Who is the owner of the Weaver telescope?

Blount, Inc. acquired Weaver in the 1990’s and restored Weaver’s competitive position. The product line was modernized and the premium Grand Slam line was introduced. Weaver is now owned by Meade, a U.S. telescope manufacturer. Weaver produces several lines of telescopic sights, and an extensive line of mounts and rings for telescopic sights.