{"product_id":"original-german-pre-wwii-hensoldt-wetzlar-ziel-dialyt-4x-sporting-rifle-scope-in-leather-case-serial-nr-55324","title":"Original German Pre-WWII Hensoldt Wetzlar Ziel-Dialyt 4x Sporting Rifle Scope in Leather Case - Serial Nr. 55324","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce original pre-WWII German \u003cb\u003eHensoldt Wetzlar Ziel-Dialyt 4x rifle scope\u003c\/b\u003e, serial number \u003cb\u003e55324\u003c\/b\u003e, complete with its original leather storage case. The scope appears to be an interwar commercial or sporting optic rather than a purpose-built military sniper scope. Its original mounting system is now largely missing, although shadows from the former mounts remain visible on the scope body and part of one mounting component appears to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scope was likely made for inter-war sporting, and is stamped on the side of the eyepiece housing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eZiel-Dialyt 4x\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNr. 55324\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjustment knob is marked on the top with the maker’s information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHENSOLDT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWETZLAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHensoldt produced the Ziel-Dialyt family of sporting rifle scopes during the interwar period, and examples were available with several commercial mounting arrangements. Prewar commercial optics by Hensoldt, Zeiss, Ajack, Kahles, and other manufacturers were also sometimes adapted to German military sniper rifles during WWII, but the presence of a period German scope alone does not establish military issue. Collector research discussing this exact serial number, \u003cb\u003e55324\u003c\/b\u003e, identifies it as a prewar commercial example with remnants of a civilian-type mounting system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are shadows where the original mounts were attached. Sadly, someone cut off the front mounting where it meets the ring on the case. And the rear ring is there with a loop for screw windage but the rest of it that would attach to the receiver base is gone. The optics are still clear and the adjustment knob works, but the reticle looks a bit dented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original leather case is in fair condition with heavy wear. The carry strap is gone but there is a hook on the back for hanging from a clip. The securing strap is heavily worn and crazed but still intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is particularly interesting for its \u003cb\u003eZiel-Dialyt 4x markings, serial number 55324, surviving clear optics, functional adjustment mechanism, remnants of the original mounting system, and original leather storage case\u003c\/b\u003e. The missing mounts, damaged reticle, and heavily worn case are all important condition issues, but the scope remains a useful and substantially intact example of a prewar Hensoldt commercial rifle optic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819294744645,"sku":"ONSV26MSB126","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/FA3E8C59-167D-4AC6-824E-97DF46C3D7E0.jpg?v=1790023799","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-pre-wwii-hensoldt-wetzlar-ziel-dialyt-4x-sporting-rifle-scope-in-leather-case-serial-nr-55324","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}