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Leemata
11-21-2016, 05:42 PM
I found a GW ZF4 scope in my deceased dad's gun cabinet.

Actual markings are:

GW ZF4

53916

DDX

Also has a non colored triangle and an "L" *EDIT* It has a Blue triangle. I noticed as I shot pictures (Pics are on down the thread).

I have the leather & rubber lens covers as well.


I have read some about them, but was wondering if anyone here has additional information.


Terry
M.Schmitz87
11-22-2016, 06:48 AM
Sorry about your loss.

If you are looking for an idea on value etc, pictures help out a lot. Cool find non the less.
Leemata
11-24-2016, 08:04 AM
Good idea. I will take pictures of it over the holiday weekend.


Terry
solarguy
11-24-2016, 09:15 AM
If you have the mounts, that about triples the value.

http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=33997&page=2&
Leemata
12-01-2016, 05:24 AM
Needed 1 more post to be able to post links. Hopefully later today I can get around to posting some links to some pictures.

Terry
Leemata
12-04-2016, 09:57 AM
Some pictures:

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy55/Leemata/GW%20ZF4%20Scope/GWZF4%20Scope%20009_zpsmof6h05c.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/Leemata/media/GW%20ZF4%20Scope/GWZF4%20Scope%20009_zpsmof6h05c.jpg.html)

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy55/Leemata/GW%20ZF4%20Scope/GWZF4%20Scope%20004_zpsc2shv27d.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/Leemata/media/GW%20ZF4%20Scope/GWZF4%20Scope%20004_zpsc2shv27d.jpg.html)

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy55/Leemata/GW%20ZF4%20Scope/GWZF4%20Scope%20002_zpsdg1oq3jc.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/Leemata/media/GW%20ZF4%20Scope/GWZF4%20Scope%20002_zpsdg1oq3jc.jpg.html)

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy55/Leemata/GW%20ZF4%20Scope/GWZF4%20Scope%20005_zpsqwrwcdsu.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/Leemata/media/GW%20ZF4%20Scope/GWZF4%20Scope%20005_zpsqwrwcdsu.jpg.html)

I plan to post for sale in the Marketplace section as well as eBay.

Terry
LastHope
12-13-2016, 08:24 PM
The "L" implies that it was for the Luftwaffe.

Everything looks good, but determining if the L is authentic would need a better closeup because there have been some people that have been putting fake L stamps to enhance the value of their scopes.
mtnbikinbryno
12-13-2016, 08:40 PM
The "L" implies that it was for the Luftwaffe.

Everything looks good, but determining if the L is authentic would need a better closeup because there have been some people that have been putting fake L stamps to enhance the value of their scopes.

Interesting stuff, it took me a minute to find the "L" you referenced.
Leemata
12-17-2016, 04:27 PM
The "L" implies that it was for the Luftwaffe.

Everything looks good, but determining if the L is authentic would need a better closeup because there have been some people that have been putting fake L stamps to enhance the value of their scopes.


It's very highly doubtful the "L" is a fake as this scope had not seen the light of day in as long as I can remember prior to my dad's passing in July of this year. I'm 59 and I never knew this was in his gun cabinet. He served in the US Army from 1950-1952 and for a portion of that time was stationed in Germany. Oh how I wish I could ask him for the story of how he acquired it!

Terry