How to Spot a Fake Leupold Rifle Scope

Leupold rifle Scopes are known for their superb quality and craftsmanship. They’re also the leader in the optics industry, producing top quality optics. As Leupold popularity grows it’s no surprise why these premium optics are targeted by counterfeiters. Counterfeit leupold scopes have been popping up in the world market left and right. Here are some sure fire tips on how to spot a fake leupold scope.

Only buy from trusted web sites

When buying a new leupold scope make sure the web site you are buying it from is a trusted or authorized Leupold rifle scope dealer. Trusted websites will often go out of their way to prove they are an authorized Leupold dealer.

Trade web sites – Avoid big trade, OEM, or manufacturing websites that provide B2B services. Web sites like AliBaba.com, globalsources.com and tradekey.com are great for finding OEM manufacturers but will often list fake leupolds for sale.

What to expect from an authentic Leupold
Authentic Leupolds have a few distinctive markings that most fakes will not have.

Objective Ring – Authentic Leupold optics will have a thin objective ring with the company’s name etched on the ring itself. Counterfeits usually are missing this ring or will have the ring but not the etched writing.

Packaging – Often time counterfeit leupold scopes have similar packaging to the real thing but often lack one item, the warranty information. If you’ve purchased a Leupold you think could possibly be a fake, check for the warranty card information. If your missing it than you most likely have a fake leupold scope.

Leupold Serial Number – All of Leupold’s products come with a serial number. If the Leupold scope doesn’t contain a serial number then it’s a good chance the scope is a fake.

Always try to ask the seller for the serial number before you purchase the rifle scope. Once you have the serial number, call or email Leupold customer service to verify if the rifle scope is authentic.