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IMG_0009.pdf Is anyone familiar with the history of the rifle hunting scope offered by Leitz in the early 1950's? See attached images of my scope. Not to be confused with the much later sport optics. Laney mentions in his book that a factory brochure dated Oct. 1954 listed two rifle scope offerings, but I have not seen other specific evidence. One rumor on the web was that Ernst Leitz II was a big game hunter and he ordered that such an item be produced for his use. It is clearly marked Wetzlar and thus would not seem to associated with Midland. Some of the features seem to be similar to Hensholdt rifle scopes available after the war, but there are also many other different features. Perhaps Hensholdt supplied these per Leitz design. If the number on mine is a serial #2772, and the starting number was 1000, then a large quantity were made, but they are rarely seen. Any information would be appreciated.
