Here are the pics of the scopes I mentioned.
VX-III 2.5 x 8 matte finish Standard Duplex.
Has slight ring marks where the rear ring was. Lenses are clean.
No other marks that I could see.
VariX- III 3.5 x 10 gloss finish Standard Duplex.
This scope has never been mounted in a set of rings.
My co worked bought it for a rifle project that never happened and I bought it from him.
Let me know if you'd be interested in either.