Redfield 3-9x40 scope - pre AR TEL?

[Sapper740]

I believe it's a copy. The few AR TEL scopes I've seen were stamped AR TEL on the turret flat, were flat black, and had four digit serial numbers. Could have been used at Camp Perry possibly for matches but hopefully someone who knows more will come along shortly.

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[Promo]

The reticle is interesting, looks like the rangerfinders we had in the C79 ELCAN that would be used for men.

It is the same reticle as my AR TEL scope has and for what I know is standard for AR TEL scopes.

I believe it's a copy. The few AR TEL scopes I've seen were stamped AR TEL on the turret flat, were flat black, and had four digit serial numbers. Could have been used at Camp Perry possibly for matches but hopefully someone who knows more will come along shortly.

To my understanding there were pre AR TEL designation commercial scopes also used. But I would not know how to tell the difference from a commercial one to one that is pressed to military service.


For what its worth, attached two pictures of my AR TEL scope, to allow comparison.

[Sapper740]

It is the same reticle as my AR TEL scope has and for what I know is standard for AR TEL scopes.


To my understanding there were pre AR TEL designation commercial scopes also used. But I would not know how to tell the difference from a commercial one to one that is pressed to military service.


For what its worth, attached two pictures of my AR TEL scope, to allow comparison.

Civilians love to purchase military equipment for their firearms so it wouldn't surprise me if Redfield offered a civilian version of their military AR TEL scopes to the public. Just look at all the manufacturers making ACOGs and ACOG clones.