Rifle Scopes help name this scope!

[jsbowers1]

This scope was sitting on a Steyr SSG 69 PII. I have no idea what it is and am trying to get some hide input

Thanks Josh

 

[997/2man]

How about "Schatzi"? Just a joke.

3-12X, 56mm objective, Jena glass, made in the DDR. I'm guessing 1960's?

Good luck.

 

[fdkay]

Ask these folks, they may be able to help:
Hellma Optics - Cylinder, Flat and Toric Optics

 

[jsbowers1]

Very well it never hurts to ask! I appreciate it guys

 

[Jerry R]

At one time, Schott had a glass manufacturing facility in Jena, Germany. It may still be in production I'm not sure. Also, Karl Zeiss' body was laid to rest in a cemetery in Jena, Germany.

My guess would be that you most likely have a Jena Glassworks manufactured Zeiss optic. The vintage is unknown without a serial number search.

Translation of "aus Jena" from the side of the optic is simply "from Jena". Pretty good indication.

If my memory is correct I believe there was some affiliation to Jena Glassworks by IOR Valdada back in the 80's and 90's.

 

[Bucket]

It's a Zeiss Aus Jena, basically an East German Zeiss, they are now known as Docter. It will be a good thing!!!

 

[jsbowers1]

Thanks guys! Jerry R that's some interesting reading learn something new everyday! And Bucket that's what I thought it was... I just wasn't for sure but thanks for the clarification

 

[jsbowers1]

Thanks guys! Jerry R that's some interesting reading learn something new everyday! And Bucket that's what I thought it was I just wasn't for sure thanks for clarification