leupold scope identification

[MGYSGT]

I have a friend who bought 3 Leupold scopes for $800. I don't see the Gold ring, but they did have an emblem on the side. Does Leupold make such a scope?

 

[Rick in Oregon]

Gunny, I've got some Leupold's from the late 60's, and the gold ring is there on them along with the old arched Leupold emblem/logo. I'd just call Leupold C/S and give them the s/n's to be sure. The s/n can be found on the bottom of the turret boss under the elevation adjustment.

Some of Leupold's tactical scopes do not have the gold ring, but it sounds like these are not them, as $800 would not by three of them. I'd call to make sure.

 

[pirate ammo]

China strikes again

 

[Chief 101]

China strikes again

to to Leupold website and they explain how to recognize the Chinese fakes...

 

[JRS]

Leupold makes a number of scopes without the gold ring. The MARK AR scopes are rather inexpensive.

 

[shoot4fun]

Aren't some lower end Leupold scopes now made in China?

 

[savagedasher]

For a scope to be sold internationally
It must have parts made in different countries None I know of any more is USA made Larry

 

[pirate ammo]

many copanies,,parts made elsewhere,,assembled U.S.,,hence,made in USA

 

[Rick in Oregon]

Aren't some lower end Leupold scopes now made in China?

Absolutely not. Their lens are sourced from both Europe and Asia, all other parts are U.S. made, but ALL Leupold scopes are made and assembled right here in Oregon. Been there, seen it myself.

 

[MGYSGT]

Thanks for the input. I would hate to burst his bubble. Maybe I wait until he starts complaining about the scopes not holding zero before I say anything about fakes.

 

[Rick in Oregon]

For a scope to be sold internationally
It must have parts made in different countries None I know of any more is USA made Larry

Larry, both Leupold and Nightforce would be very interested to learn this, especially the part about no scopes are U.S. made. Imagine how surprised they'll be when they find out they're not in the USA as thought!

Last time I checked, Oregon and Idaho were still both here.

 

[JRS]

Larry, both Leupold and Nightforce would be very interested to learn this, especially the part about no scopes are U.S. made. Imagine how surprised they'll be when they find out they're not in the USA as thought!

Last time I checked, Oregon and Idaho were still both here.

Along with Meopta USA, Redfield, Trijicon, US Optics and Montana Vintage Arms.

 

[redrockranger]

Larry, both Leupold and Nightforce would be very interested to learn this, especially the part about no scopes are U.S. made. Imagine how surprised they'll be when they find out they're not in the USA as thought!

Last time I checked, Oregon and Idaho were still both here.

Yes,the whole west coast physically exist. But has lost its mind.

 

[wvlongshot]

Sounds like the intent was of all US made material. Assembly here only means where it was put together.

 

[chuckshooter]

you can start by comparing the serial numbers to this chart, if not here then a call to Leupold would be in order

1. When was my scope manufactured?
   Every Leupold scope produced since 1974 will have a letter included in the serial number acting as a date-code. Scopes using a letter as a prefix (the beginning of the serial number) were produced between 1974 and 1992. Scopes using a letter as a suffix (the end of the serial number) have been produced after 1992. On the chart below, you will notice the letters I, O, and Q have been omitted as they are easily mistaken for 1, 0, and 0 respectively.
   
   PREFIX SUFFIX
   E = 1974 A = 1993
   F = 1975 B = 1994
   G = 1976 C = 1995
   H = 1977 D = 1996
   J = 1978 E = 1997
   K = 1979 F = 1998
   L = 1980 G = 1999
   M = 1981 H = 2000
   N = 1982 J = 2001
   P = 1983 K = 2002
   R = 1984 L = 2003
   S = 1985 M = 2004
   T = 1986 N = 2005
   U = 1987 P = 2006
   V = 1988 R = 2007
   W = 1989 T = 2008
   X = 1990 U = 2009
   Y = 1991 V = 2010
   Z = 1992 W = 2011
   X = 2012
   Y = 2013
   AA = 2014
   AB = 2015
   AC = 2016
   AD = 2017

 

[johnfred1965]

Kind of like my Belgian made Hi-power. Made in Belgium, assembled in Portugal

 

[savagedasher]

Sounds like the intent was of all US made material. Assembly here only means where it was put together.

That the way I see it
Kinda like our cars