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Has anyone seen a Leupold scope marked like this one before? I researched this model and didn't see any quite like this one. I'm wondering if it's a knockoff?



Thanks for any input you may offer.

I have one for an AR-15 in a different power range. Bought it probably over 15 years ago. I know they made a line called that but have no idea of all models or if yours is legit.

Any other markings ?

Did they make scopes without the gold ring?

I always have Leupold verify the authenticity before I buy used. It takes all of 2 minutes with them over the phone. Those phone calls have saved me alot of money.

The photo is from an Ebay posting. I know Leupold made a model called the "Mark AR" fairly recently, but it seems to be out of production now. The other ones I have found aren't marked like this (they all hade the gold ring and stylized Leupold emblem), which made me wonder if it's actually a Leupold at all.

This is a 1.5-4x20 scope. The only other markings except the power adjustment ring are:

Good idea, Dinny, I didn't know that service was available. Thank you.

Leupold made the Mark AR that looked like this, & later brought out the Mark AR mod 1. They look different, & most have exposed turret knobs unlike the capped on the early ones.

But yeah, a call is the best bet if in question.

Let us know what you find out. At a glance it looks counterfeit to me.

None of the Mark AR's had gold rings. Ever seen one of their "Tactical" series scopes with a gold ring?

No, I've never paid any attention to Leupold's Tactical series. I honestly thought everything Leupold has made in the last 20 years or so had the gold ring, but I use scopes mostly on woods rifles and have no experience with the bigger/fancier/longer range offerings.

Wouldn't hurt to contact Leupold before buying anything off of Fleabay, but none of the Mark2, Mark AR, Mark AR Mod 1's have gold rings.

Lots of pictures and info available via Google search.

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gear-review-leupold-mark-ar-mod-1-1-5-4x20mm-spr/

"Common counterfeit scopes purport to be Mark 4 riflescopes, VX-III riflescopes, Prismatic riflescopes, CQ/T riflescopes, LCO sights, and Deltapoint Pro sights. These counterfeits are regularly returned to us for service due to failures; however, counterfeit products are not manufactured by Leupold and are not covered by the Leupold Full Lifetime Guarantee. We do not provide service for counterfeit products."

1-800-LEUPOLD

That has a serial number on the turret boss. Call Leupold and ask them to check that serial number. I've seen a Leupold labeled product that looked like the real deal but a serial number check proved it was a counterfeit piece.

Testing myself here... By the photos, I'm sayin' it's legit... Let us know how it turns out...

Email Leupold with the S/N, they'll tell you.

They did.

Tactical series I don't recall all the names were all black. It takes maybe 2 minutes with a serial number and a phone call to confirm though. One reason I liked gloss , never saw a fake gloss leupold

I called on one I bought used and they told me in 2 minutes that it was legit. Call them and let us know.

This is the way to go quick and easy
They seem to be very customer service oriented people
They make it easy

Hank

Leupold says this is one of theirs. Thanks, everyone! I definitely learned some things from y'all.