Prototype Leupold Ultra 16X-M1

[RetiredArmy]

After 40 yrs in the military I found something I cannot positively identify.
I have come to believe it is a prototype sent from Leupold to the military for testing. Any and all help is appreciated.

 

[lockedandloaded]

First thing is the serial # begins with the year of manufacture. So its a 1985 build.

I have L&S catalogues going back to 1986 on the Ultra lineup. Your scope changed part numbers, its listed as a model 41118 with the 16X/with duplex reticle.

 

[Dogtown]

L & S?

 

[lockedandloaded]

Leupold & Stevens was their earlier name

 

[MikeMiller]

My friend I used one from 1984 until 1995 on a sniper rifle. Ultra was designed for the Army and they built M1, M2 and M3 models. Great scopes. They changed name later to MK4 and dropped the M2 version