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ZF 4x32-M
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East German
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Produced by Carl Zeiss Jena in East Germany. After German unification it continued to be produced under different lables. It can be seen various East German sales brochures for sale with different patterns of German AKs including the StG 940 and PG 500 series.
More info pending.
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East German scope that was listed for sale. Listing didn't include a photo of the reticle but did include a diagram listing it as a simple T post reticle. Note the instruction manual appears different from the one shown below.
Post German unification example sold under Doctor Optic label. Scope is missing its turret caps. It has a simple T post reticle.
Examples of the VZ54 rifle with a ZF 4x32-m scopes are known to exist. It is believed they belonged to East German border guards.
German folding sheet style manual included with a East German produced scope with a range finder reticle pattern. Note manual also lists the 6x42-M and 8x56-M scopes models.
East German sales brochure for the WIEGER StG 940 rifles. Showing the ZF 4x32m as a possible options for inclusion with sold rifles.
Another East German sales brochure, this time pairing the ZF 4x32-M with a StG K90, essentially an AK74. Its interesting to note that the ZFK 4x25 which was intended for use on AK74 rifles is not shown. Was it banned from East German export sales?
Black and white scan of another East German sales brochure. Showing the PG500 and PG500 speical with ZF 4x32-M. The SG500 looks to have a 6x42-M or 8x56-M scope.
Reticle as used on the StG 940 rifles. Has a range finder out to 500m.
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