J.w.fecker 1.125' target scope 1925-1950 with fine crosswires and standard mounts serial number 29xx. A nice scope for an older sporter: no: 10? No: 85% $350: 45: unertl tube sight with an adjustable apperture disk in a custom made oak box lined with burgundy cloth: tube sight: no: no: 98%: $410: 46. I purchased a Unertl scope and I'm curious as to when it was made? S/N 8739 and it still has the J Unertl in one line and the serial number on the second line, no.
These days, Unertl scopes are mostly a collectionist interest, but many people that like weapons and its accessories would enjoy being the owner of one of these classic pieces.
A good place to find them is eBay, but they are also available on several online retailers that specialize in weaponry.
J Unertl Scope Serial Numbers
Information about the serial numbers is very difficult to find, and we think a good source about many things regarding Unertl scopes is in the yahoo group specialized on Unertl. We also found this information: https://www.m40rifle.com/forum/optics-accessories-equipment/riflescopes/36470-unertl-scope-question
The list below will help you to identify an Unertl Optical Company scope:
Serial # – Year
- 10160 – 194? 12 X 1.25″ Target Has Logo
- 8828 – 194? 6 X Small Game No Logo
- 10036 – 194? 16 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
- 9279 – 194? 6 X 1.25″ Target Has Logo
- 9230 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target Has Logo
- 10029 – 194? 14 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
- 8576 – 194? 14 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
- 9320 – 194? 6 X 1″ Target Has Logo
- 8390 – 194? 12 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
- 10149 – 194? 8 X 1″ Target Has Logo
- 10411 – 194? 8 X ??” Target Has Logo
- 8161 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target No Logo
- 9990 – 194? 14 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
- 8605 – 194? 6 X 1″ Target No Logo
- 10582 – 194? 10 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
- 9013 – 194? 6 X ???” ????? ?? ????
- 9161 – 194? 8 X 1″ Target Has Logo
- 10575 – 194? 10 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
- 8583 – 194? 14 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
- 8286 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target No Logo
- 9072 – 194? 10 X 1.25 Target ?? ????
- 9801 – 194? 4 X Small Game Has Logo
- 10101 – 194? 10 X 1.25″ Target ?? ????
- 8017 – 194? 4 X Small Game No Logo
- 10205 – 194? 24 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
- 8498 – 194? 8 X 1″ Target No Logo
- 2661 – 194? 8 X 1.25″ Target Mkd.USMC-SNIPER No Logo
- 8905 – 194? 12 X ?????? No Logo
- 9977 – 194? 14 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
- 8040 – 194? 4 X Small Game No Logo
- 10388 – 194? 8 X 1″ Target Has Logo
- 10289 – 194? ? X 1″ Target Has Logo
- 8840 – 194? 8 X ???” ???? No Logo
- 10230 – 194? 6 X Small Game Has Logo
- 8747 – 194? 8 X 1.25″ Target No Logo
- 8507 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target No Logo
- 2696 – 194? 8 X 1.25″ Sniper Marked USMC-SNIPER No Logo
- 8360 – 194? 10 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
- 10269 – 194? 20 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo Posa Mounts
- 8677 – 194? 12 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
- 8961 – 194? 4 X Small Game No Logo
- 8538 – 194? 8 X 1″ Target No Logo
- 8990 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target No Logo
- 10424 – 194? 4 X Small Game Has Logo
- 2679 – 194? 8 X 1.25″ Sniper Marked USMC-SNIPER No Logo
- 7042 – 194? 12 X 2″ Varmint Has Logo Plain Head
- 2681 – 194? 8 X ? 1.25″ Sniper Marked USMC-SNIPER No LOgo in Case
- 2559 – 194? 8 X 1.25″ Sniper Marked USMC-SNIPER No Logo
- 10219 – 194? 10 X 1′ Target Has Logo
- 9479 – 194? 10 X 1.5″ Target Has Logo
- 8859 – 194? 14 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
- 8349 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target No Logo
- 2762 – 194? 8 X 1.25″ Sniper Marked USMC-SNIPER No Logo in Case
- 8566 – 194? 10 X 1.5″ Target No Logo
- 9439 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target Has Logo
- 8177 – 1944 6 X Small Game No Logo
- 10046 – 194? 20 X 2″ Target No Logo Has Mag Clamp
- 9007 – 194? 10 X 1″ Target Has Logo
Installing Crosshairs
Unertl Scope For Sale
These kinds of classic units are not easy to find, and one of the best places to find them is on eBay, or on the specialized retailers of weaponry on the net.
Even though many people don’t know too much about them, the Unertl scopes filled a good chunk of the history of these kinds of accessories.
Serious collectionists are avid to find original Unertl scopes, and some models can reach quite hefty prices in the different auctions in which they’re sold.
Unertl Scope Parts
eBay is also a good place to find parts for this vintage sniper rifle scope, and if you are consistent you will find nice surprises over time.
Unertl Scope Models
- Unertl C3 10x Sniper Scope
- J Unertl 10x Scope
- UNERTL 4X HAWK scope
- UNERTL USMC Sniper Scope
- UNERTL 20X competition Scope
- Hawk Unertl
- J Unertl Falcon 2-3/4x Rifle Scope
- UNERTL 24X63 SPOTTING SCOPE
- Anschutz 54 22LR Unertl scope
- Unertl Telescopes c1952
Wrapping It Up
There is no doubt that the Unertl scope is a classic bit of kit that without lack of controversy, has its detractors and also its fans.
The truth is that this item was a symbol of rifle accessories that marked an era. Now they constitute a piece that collectionist demand often due that the company was one of the pioneers to build these kinds of technologies in America.
Unertl 20X scope,clear optics,nice shape with rings and caps for sale by First Stop Gun on GunsAmerica - 906893694.
Some day, barring accidental loss, the Lyman records may again become available, as they were (for a fee) when Gil Parsons, who acquired them from Lyman, was alive. At the present time, his elderly widow is simply sitting on them, declining either to sell them or make them available. Unertl's records had already been 'lost' well before the company closed its doors for good. They'd been 'put in storage' at the time of their last change of location I was told in the early '80s. (Rather unbelievably for such a long established company, all their previous factory spaces had been leased, according to Elsie Unertl.). I have a Lyman Super Targetspot which I ordered a research letter for from Parson's in 2006. The letter gives the following information: Super Targetspot, Serial #9741, 20 power, manufactured 6/27/1951,.0007 standard crosswire, date researched 9/20/06.
When I received the letter I was kind of surprised by the date of manufacture, I assumed the scope was produced a little earlier maybe 1946-48. I have always wondered if Lyman manufactured each model of Targetspot with its own serial number sequence, or were they were all numbered in the same sequence? I am also curious if anybody has an idea of the break point for pre-war vs. Post-war serial numbers in the Targetspot series? Anybody know? Regards, Tom. Tom in michigan said I have always wondered if Lyman manufactured each model of Targetspot with its own serial number sequence, or were they were all numbered in the same sequence?
I am also curious if anybody has an idea of the break point for pre-war vs. Post-war serial numbers in the Targetspot series? Anybody know? Regards, Tom Very good question about the serial number sequence, and now that Parsons is not around to answer it, it may be difficult to find out for sure; don't waste your breath asking the folks now running dear the old Lyman company! It's easier, however, to distinguish between pre- and post-war scopes of all makes: lens coatings (developed in Germany) became a big selling point right after the war, so a bluish reflection on the lens probably means post-war. 'Probably,' only because many optical companies began hyping coating services right after the war; a '48 Unertl catalog I have devotes about 10 pages to promoting their coating service for anything optical--binoculars, camera lenses, etc. I have many pre-war Lyman catalogs, but no post-war, so I don't know if they were doing the same, but I suspect so.
Tom in michigan said I have a Lyman Super Targetspot which I ordered a research letter for from Parson's in 2006. The letter gives the following information: Super Targetspot, Serial #9741, 20 power, manufactured 6/27/1951,.0007 standard crosswire, date researched 9/20/06. When I received the letter I was kind of surprised by the date of manufacture, I assumed the scope was produced a little earlier maybe 1946-48.
I have always wondered if Lyman manufactured each model of Targetspot with its own serial number sequence, or were they were all numbered in the same sequence? I am also curious if anybody has an idea of the break point for pre-war vs. Post-war serial numbers in the Targetspot series?
Usmc Unertl 10x Scope Reproduction
Anybody know? Regards, Tom tom, The Parson letter you have for your 'Super Targetspot, Serial #9741, 20 power, manufactured 6/27/1951' truly has me baffled over these scopes and their serial numbering. For example, a Senich reference citing Gil Parson/De Le Fortrie Collection for a 20 power Super Targetspot scope was furnished by Lyman in 1949 to the USMC.and the serial number shown for it is 1752 (I'm thinking that the fifth and last number was cropped from the picture). On a later page, another 20 power Super Tragetspot serial numbered scope 17515 (cited as circa 1949, also) is shown as being USMC Property. These two scopes are most likely from the same 1949 order, IMO. I've also wondered about how Lyman serially numbered their scopes and I'm thinking it was by the model. Like Clarence mentioned, it might be difficult to find out now that Parson is not around.