old scope-German ?

[StagLefty]

I picked this up a few years ago at a garage sale and have been Googling it to no avail.Anyone have any ideas on make,age,or country ? Says fest on one side of lever,says lose on other side of lever.Also has 9923 stamped on lever. [IMG][IMG]
Thanks in advance. Why do my new posts not come up in bold ?

[Kaiser.Shooter]

Yes, it's German scope, don't recognize the manufacturer right now but I saw the same one on the photos.
Fest - means tight/stiff and Lose- means loose/unlock

[StagLefty]

Thanks for the reply-I've pretty much given up on internet quest.

[DuckTape&550Cord]

What a great find! That is a WWII German ZF4 scope designed for the G-43 semi-auto rifle. I have the same scope (minus the mount) that my grandfather (101st Airborne Vet) brought back and gave me. PM me if you have any questions about it or its value.

[StagLefty]

Holy Crap !!! Looked around on collector sites now that I know it's a ZF4 scope and looks like it's worth about a grand !!!

[rondog]

Take it to the Milsurps.com forums and ask around. http://www.milsurps.com/index.php

[StagLefty]

Take it to the Milsurps.com forums and ask around. http://www.milsurps.com/index.php

Thanks I joined them today. I'm becoming a forum whore since my job lose.

[DuckTape&550Cord]

It is missing the front shade sleeve but still has the rubber eye piece. You should at least get a grand out of it if the optics are crystal clear. These where also used on K98's late war with a swept-back mount. Again, a great garage sale find. (jealous)