Colt scope

[Combat Vet]

Hi all,
I have a Colt 4X20 carry handle mount scope Ive had for years. How can I tell if is original or retro copy?

Thanks

Kevin

 

[Paul Kersey]

how many years? If more than 5 I's say original. I have two Colts (3X) and a 3X Chinese Red Star. They look identical, but are marked Colt and Red Star.

Yes the Red Star is a cheap Chinese copy, but it has been good for me. I paid nearly $100 for it back decades ago.

 

[Combat Vet]

Thanks for reply. I bought mine decades ago like you. The box says Japan on it but Colt. Were they made there?

Kevin

 

[A&S Conversions]

It is my understanding that the original Colt marked scopes were made in Japan.

Scott

 

[Combat Vet]

It is my understanding that the original Colt marked scopes were made in Japan.

Scott

Thanks Scott, mine is prob original.

Kevin