That Zeiss is worth far more than that. I realize you are being very conservative. He has the scope listed wrong. That is a 4.5-14x44 and is selling for approximately $650-800 these days. The plus with that scope is if anything happens to it and you need to replace it using Zeiss' warranty, they are going to send you a $1,000.00 V4 4-16x44. Ask me how I know that. I am going to send the seller a message and ask why he is saying it is a 3-9x40, which is a $400 scope all day long. A lot of guys like those older Conquests though. Good find if the scope is what is pictured, not what is described. The seller needs to clarify and post new pics, if he has a 3-9x40 that goes with the rifle... Prices and description may change a bit on that rifle. Keep an eye on it..