Colt Carry handle Scope

MFinn

Where can I buy an original Colt scope, do they still make new ones or what? I seen them on fleabay?

quickmajik

which one are you talking about they're have been several different kinds over the years.

Most of the colt carry handle style scopes you see today are clones made by companies like leepers. Be careful what you buy.

I am pretty sure they dont make the original Colt fixed magnification BDC scopes these days.

MFinn

Does this look like the real thing??

http://cgi.ebay.com/Colt-3x20-Original-Factory-Rifle-Scope-Vietnam-era-sp1_W0QQitemZ300314696521QQihZ020QQcategoryZ31714QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

quickmajik

It looks like the real thing to me.



But I'd post a pic of it on the ask the experts forum and see what they think.

MFinn

One on a GB too [:)]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=128885514

quickmajik

The one on this sight looks to be in better shape. It also looks newer.

MFinn

Yep it looks nice, and I much rather support GB than Fleabay[;)]

RugerNiner

I think the newer ones are 4X.
I could be wrong but it would be the first time this year. [:)] [:D] [8D]

quickmajik

quote:Originally posted by RugerNiner
I think the newer ones are 4X.
I could be wrong but it would be the first time this year. [:)] [:D] [8D]

you are right.

I was talking about the original rubberized 3-9 tasco models as well.

mateomasfeo

I've had one for about five years. Purchased at a gun show in Texas, have forgotten what I paid for it, but remembered yelling "ouch!"

I like the fact that I can use either the scope or the iron sights. I don't like the non-adjustable eye relief, but with a little practice you get used to it.




There are fakes/clones out there, so do your due diligence...