Can anyone identify this scope.

[flash222004]

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Wondering if anyone recognises the model of this scope its got a gold L on one of the three turrets and Made in USA on the underside. Other than than that there is no other markings or writing on it (Didnt see under front scope cover). Also is it worth anything? I'm lead to beleive its over 5+ years old.

Any info wold be appreciated, many thanks.

 

[8x57]

Photographs not clear but it looks like a Leupold to me or a Chinese knock off.

 

[flash222004]

Hi im pretty sure it's a Leupold now as the 'L' logo on side is the same as the one on Leupold website. Just thought is strange it didnt have any other writing on it but looks possible its from the tactical range.

 

[saddler]

My Leupold Mark 4 has the information on the BASE not the sides

That said - Leupold are one of the most copied scopes in the Far East/China

 

[flash222004]

Is there any way of knowing either way?

 

[saddler]

Is there any way of knowing either way?

What paperwork it has
Any boxes/packaging
Where the current owner purchased it (if on-line from a certain auction site or Airsoft site chances are it's a fake)

There are LOTS of dedicated webpages on the net giving a lot of info on what to look for in relation to Leupold copies

 

[Bigboab29]

If i remember correctly most of the leup clones had a serial number with 8888 at the start or the end not sure which. It does look really similar to leup tactical but not sure wether fake or genuine

 

[saddler]

If i remember correctly most of the leup clones had a serial number with 8888 at the start or the end not sure which

Aye - have just replied to a PM about this where I remembered that Leupold have a facility to allow you to email them a serial number & they will let you know if the scope is genuine.

Fingers crossed

 

[Acm]

Sorry but I think it's a fake leupold , looks exactly like one I saw on ebay , where did you er it ?

 

[bewsher500]

laser etched gold ring on obj and genuine srial number that coincides with model

all on the website

 

[Cyres]

Agree looks like its ment to be a Leupold. it should have a serial no on the flat under the tube. My MARK 4 does not have any gold on the windage turret cover.

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[flash222004]

Going to check tommorow for a serial number and I suppose I will know then!

 

[wraith]

the mark 4 will not have gold ring or loupold emblem on the side and betwean the paralax and top turet there is a flat on the tube not rounded may be mark 3 with tactical turets fitted on the rear eye bell housing it should say patent pending on the ring which holds the glass in. base mark 4 folowed by number engraved not a printed spray decal

 

[DaveK]

Going to check tommorow for a serial number and I suppose I will know then!

...................... and?

 

[flash222004]

2 e-mails and still waiting!

Looks identical to this http://www.gmk.co.uk/?p=image&id=123

Im pretty sure now its the real deal but for peace of mind hope Leupold reply!

 

[flash222004]

Just spoken to Leupold and it's one of there's they even told me it was manufactured in 2001! (Rifle it's on was manufactured in 2002 so fits in too!)

Seemingly if i'd taken the butler creek off i would have seen the model details etched in a black ring on the outside of the objective end!

 

[saddler]

Seemingly if i'd taken the butler creek off i would have seen the model details etched in a black ring on the outside of the objective end!

 

[Acm]

Seemingly if i'd taken the butler creek off i would have seen the model details etched in a black ring on the outside of the objective end!

Ha ha ha classic , glad it's a good one !