Below are the specifications as listed in the 1960 Weaver catalog and various other source materials for the Weaver V8.

Magnification: 2.5 - 8X

Field of View: 37ft - 14ft

Tube Diameter: 1 inch

Eyepiece Diameter: 1.445 inches

Objective Diameter: 1.860 inches

Eye Relief: 3 - 5 inches

Length: 13.25 inches

Weight: 15 ounces (mount included in weight)

Adjustments: External 1/4 MOA click

Crosshair Options: Crosshair or V8 Multi-Range

Original MSRP: $79.50 (1962)

Inflation-Adjusted MSRP (2026 dollars): $840.00

Additional Features: Constant centered reticule, nitrogen processed