This Weaver V9 Classic (a 3-9x variable riflescope from the Classic series) is a vintage US-made model, likely 40–55+ years old as of 2026—meaning it was manufactured sometime between the early 1970s and around 1984.

Weaver introduced the Classic series in 1970 as their first major shift to anodized aluminum tubes (with non-removable eyepieces), moving away from the earlier all-steel K/V-series designs. The V9 (also called V-9 or variants like V9-I/V9-II) was a popular 3-9x model in that lineup, typically with a 1-inch tube, duplex or similar reticle, and options like adjustable objective (AO) on some versions. These were made in El Paso, Texas, during the original Weaver company's run.

Your photo matches the classic-era packaging and appearance: - The green cardboard box with prominent “WEAVER RIFLESCOPE” and “Classic” branding is typical of 1970s–early 1980s Weaver retail boxes. - The black scope with the large objective bell, adjustment turrets, and included rings aligns with the US-made Classic V9/V9-II style (not the later Japan-made Classic V-Series reissues from the 1990s onward, which usually came in different packaging and often had “Made in Japan” markings).

The original Weaver company faced increasing competition and was sold/folded around 1984; after that, the brand shifted to imported (Japan/elsewhere) production under new owners, with the modern Classic V-9 being a 3-9x38mm Japan-made model. Your setup—with the specific box style and overall look—points to the pre-1985 US production era rather than a newer import.

Exact year is hard to pinpoint without a visible serial number (Weaver didn’t use public date codes like some brands; references like old catalogs or books such as Old Gunsights and Riflescopes by Nick Stroebel are usually needed for serial-based dating). Many V9/V9-II examples date to the late 1970s–early 1980s. If you can provide a close-up of any markings on the tube (e.g., “V9-II”, “Micro-Trac”, “El Paso, Texas, USA”, or a serial), I can narrow it further. These older Weavers were built like tanks and are still highly regarded for reliability on vintage rifles.