Rifle Scopes Is this a fake Leupold?

mjc1677

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I came across this scope for sale local to me but I am curious to know if this is a fake Leupold MK 4. From what I have seen I think it is a fake due to the lettering being white, but would like others input.
Thanks
Mike
 

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I spoke with Leupold and was informed that this scope is a legitimate Leupold. I asked about the white lettering and was informed that early MK4 scopes had black lettering however the last couple of years of manufacturing, the lettering changed to white.

What would be a good price to offer for this scope? It comes with the Geissele Super precision mount.
 
I am sure you could easily re-sell it for 5-600, but I wouldn't give that for it. 5-600, will get a reticle that matches the turrets, and pretty decent scope in todays market. No use having a Freinkin scope when you can easily get something mil/mil or moa/moa. Having both on the same scope, is not the best of both worlds. ?
 
Looks good to me, the fake Leupolds usually look like crap and have a serial number like 999999.

Email Leopold with the S/N and they'll tell you if it's fake or not and can tell you the age etc.
 
I came across this scope for sale local to me but I am curious to know if this is a fake Leupold MK 4. From what I have seen I think it is a fake due to the lettering being white, but would like others input.
Thanks
Mike
It’s a real mark 4. The white lettering is just on the later versions. It’s good to go.
 
Thanks everyone. Leupold rep on phone told me it is good to go. Just waiting to contact the seller.
If not allowed I will delete but could someone tell me what my scope is worth?
Leupold Vari xIII 3.5x10x50 Tactical. It is many years old. Don’t want to give it away but would like to get what it is worth
 
That may have some historical value because it was used on various military rifles. I have one and still wouldn't pay more than $500. The only Mk4 scope I'd pay more for is the 3.5-10 with M5 knobs.
 
Thanks everyone. Leupold rep on phone told me it is good to go. Just waiting to contact the seller.
If not allowed I will delete but could someone tell me what my scope is worth?
Leupold Vari xIII 3.5x10x50 Tactical. It is many years old. Don’t want to give it away but would like to get what it is worth

3.5-10x50 should be the 1” tube capped turret A/O version. $300 +/- depending on whether it’s Mildot or duplex.
 
Yeah it being duplex will hurt it a little. I've picked them up for as low as $200 but those were bargains. I'd say $300 is a fair price shipping included that's typically what you see them for on here, eBay, and GB.

Personally though I'd just hang onto it to put in a hunting rifle or something down the road or pick a rifle to get an upgrade to that if you have others with lower end scopes.
 
Yeah it being duplex will hurt it a little. I've picked them up for as low as $200 but those were bargains. I'd say $300 is a fair price shipping included that's typically what you see them for on here, eBay, and GB.

Personally though I'd just hang onto it to put in a hunting rifle or something down the road or pick a rifle to get an upgrade to that if you have others with lower end scopes.

Thanks for the info redneck