Replica WWII German Zielvier ZF39 4x Sniper Scope K98 #1 Reticle 1000m Turret EX
Early to mid-1930s German made "Zielvier" (ZF39) 4x sniper scope. One of the most collectible and historically significant German military optics of the WWII era. The original scope was produced during the pre-war German rearmament period and was the standard sniper optic issued to Wehrmacht marksmen on the. This scope was most likely produced in the early 2000's.
This example is especially notable for its 1000m elevation turret graduation - the earliest pattern turret used on the ZF39, predating the more prevalent 100m-graduated versions that became standard as production scaled. Combined with a 26.5mm steel tube body, German #1 reticle (post-and-fine-crosshair), and excellent, bright glass, this is an outstanding pre-owned Replica specimen in genuinely very clean overall condition. Zielvier / ZF39 (Zielfernrohr 39). German #1 - Post with fine crosshair. Early to Mid 2000's.K98 / Karabiner 98k Sniper Configuration. Excellent - bright, clear, crisp glass. Very clean - excellent for age and era. Optics: Excellent - glass is bright, clear, and crisp; no meaningful fogging, haze, or internal separation visible.
Reticle: German #1 pattern - intact, sharp, and well-defined (see photos). Steel body: Very clean with honest age-appropriate patina; no dents, cracks, or evidence of abuse. 1000m turret: Graduation legible and present; adjustment function consistent with age (see photos).Finish: Original blued finish with light honest wear - no evidence of refinishing or restoration. Overall: very clean (see pics).
The ZF39 / Zielvier was the first standardized German military sniper scope, developed under the Third Reich's early 1930s rearmament program. Pre-war steel-body examples represent the finest production quality of the type - featuring superior machining, glass quality, and finish compared to later wartime-simplified variants. The 1000m turret graduation is the earliest and least common ZF39 turret pattern, found only on the earliest production runs before German ordnance standardized on 100m increments for field practicality. Collectors who specialize in German sniper equipment specifically seek out the 1000m turret as it identifies a scope from the very beginning of the ZF39's production history - making this example rarer than the typical ZF39 encountered today.
The German #1 reticle - a thick post below center intersected by a fine horizontal crosshair - is the definitive pre-war and early-war German sniper reticle, offering rapid target acquisition at combat distances. Combined with the 4x magnification and high-quality pre-war glass, this scope represents German optical engineering at its pre-war peak. Original early-production ZF39 scopes with 1000m turrets in this condition are genuinely scarce and actively sought by Third Reich militaria collectors, K98 sniper restorers, and serious WWII optics specialists worldwide.