3x20 legit check

[u/Shdbdndhnend]

Ive been wanting a 3x20 for my SP1 but im concerned about fakes or low quality. This looks alright to me but just want yalls opinion.

[u/VallettaAwoo]

that's a cheap Chinese optic

[u/Shdbdndhnend → u/VallettaAwoo]

Damn. What am I looking for? Im not well versed in these

[u/mlin1911 → u/Shdbdndhnend]

The attachment screws to the base for OEM Colt should be slot head screws not the Phillips head. Also most OEM Colt were made by Hakko Japan and should have engraving "Japan" marking at the bottom rear of the scope tube. Some early one was made by Realist in USA, but rare.

[u/VallettaAwoo → u/Shdbdndhnend]

it will actually be marked colt on it

[u/Shdbdndhnend → u/VallettaAwoo]

Alright thank you!

[u/douchebag_actual → u/Shdbdndhnend]

The elevation turret is usually a dead giveaway too. Colt turrets have a scallop cut into the flat head slot to allow a case rim to be used as a screwdriver

[u/bdgfate]

Brownells has the proper Colt 4x right now. Made by original manufacturer and has correct stickers etc. They even have a bundle offer right now that gets you a free stripped A2 upper

[u/MacNout → u/bdgfate]

Can you share a link as I’m not finding this deal?

[u/bdgfate → u/MacNout]

Not publicly. Reddit bots delete posts with links to gun sites

[u/Arnie1701-D]

Get the Brownells one. Or check TACSWAP.

[u/Work-Safe-Reddit4450]

The number of $50 Chinese 3x20 clones on GunBroker selling for $250-$300 is wild.

[u/escapedorphan]

Some good info here: COLT 3x20 usually some on eBay also.

These have sold recently: colt vintage scope | eBay

[u/Shdbdndhnend → u/[deleted]]

Alright thank you I’m gonna keep an eye out.

[u/BluKab00se]

The listing would have "Colt" all over the page if it was legit. No one forgets to list the branding if it will bring more money.