Leupold M8 scope ?

[torizus]

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Came across this handgun scope and base,came off a 44 Colt, I know exactly nothing about scopes,particularly handgun scopes. Is this scope type one that is still used among those that have a need for one or is it antiquated by today's standards?

A quick research doesn't offer much as far as handgun shooters and uses.

It is a Leupold M8x4 ER on a B Square with Weaver 1" rings, all silver.

 

[M29since14]

It's a great telescope and perfectly suitable for anything you might need a 4x handgun scope for - providing it hasn't been abused.

 

[torizus]

Thanks M29since14, reticle appears fine, just wasn't sure of it's age because of the silver finish. Ain't seen or had experience with a lot of handgun scopes but the finish seemed unusual.

 

[Jetman22]

Ditto on what M29 said. The ER
Stands for extended eye relief.
And leupolds lifetime warranty.


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[torizus]

Is here any way to determine "abuse" on a scope like this ? The finish appears fine,no apparent scratches,dents etc and the reticle is visible. If I sell or trade it, what do I check or look for to determine condition?
What would a fair value be to a handgun shooter as I think Leupold has upgraded scopes on this model (FX-II I believe is comparable)

 

[TAROMAN]

Some time ago, I purchased a Colt Badged M8 2X. These were OEM on a Python model, I believe. Purchased it for its target elevation turret.
When I finally got around to mounting it, I discovered the windage adjustment was kaput.
Phoned Leupold CS, was told to send it in.
Couple weeks later, one evening, a nice lady from Leupold phoned me.
She said "We sent your scope to the shredder. I'm calling to see if you want a gloss or matte FXII before we send it over to the custom shop to have the target turret installed."
Fear not. Leupold rocks. You can never go wrong with one.

 

[Camster]

Exterior finish is a primary thing.If it had heavy ring marks,that might suggest that the tubes were torqued.Also,does it look like the glass has been protected over the years?Clean,scratch free? .Do the adjustments turn freely?
It's an older scope, but the big difference between it and more modern counterparts, is that it has friction adjustments rather than click.

 

[torizus]

Ditto on what M29 said. The ER
Stands for extended eye relief.
And leupolds lifetime warranty.


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Added that ER on search terms and came up with a a lot more results
Thanks

 

[torizus]

Exterior finish is a primary thing.If it had heavy ring marks,that might suggest that the tubes were torqued.Also,does it look like the glass has been protected over the years?Clean,scratch free? .Do the adjustments turn freely?
It's an older scope, but the big difference between it and more modern counterparts, is that it has friction adjustments rather than click.

All looks good,almost too good and your right,dials turn ok but no clicks so I assume that's friction. I tend to believe that FX-II is the replacement model now that I got more info on the search. Seems the new one in silver is $350-400.

 

[chief38]

I've got no scoped handguns, but do have much experience with Leupold Rifle Scopes in general.

They are extremely high quality and well made scopes.

The Company is a pleasure to deal with.

They have a lifetime warranty (although I've never had the need to use it).

They are as close as you can get to 100% made in USA in Scopes these days.

They are crisp, clear and I would buy another in a heart beat!

 

[torizus]

Thanks all for the input, I have a much better idea what this is, didnt know about that lifetime warranty and always thought Leupold was European made. Learned a lot in short time.

 

[Quiet Man]

Leupold scopes 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. The below codes are found on the Leupold websight as well.

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 S = 2008
X = 1990 T = 2009
Y = 1991
Z = 1992

 

[torizus]

This one is 172924C, your post definitely gives me a better idea of what I have since I had no idea what era this was from,.thanks Quiet Man

Finally removed scope from rings to find that serial number (had no clue where to look before ) and with that I called Leupold, they said it was made in 1995.