The ZF 4x was an evolution of the ZFK 43/1. The design of the scope was owned by the West German government post WWII. The design would futher evolve into the ZF G3.

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With Frankfurt Constabulary on a FN FAL (G1) rifle. August 8, 1971.




Reticle.



Serial Numbers

Note scopes issued to German Bundeswehr are marked with a supply number while German Border Guard (Bundesgrenzschutz) scopes are marked ZF 4x BGS.

Serial	Marked	Maker	Images	Notes
1979	12-120-9556	Hensoldt Wetzlar		On mount 84081, with carry case numbered 80057.
2066	12-120-9556	Hensoldt Wetzlar		On mount 86557, with carry case numbered the same.
2377	12-120-9556	Hensoldt Wetzlar		Mount has no rifle serial number on left side. No photos of right side.
2430	12-120-9556	Hensoldt Wetzlar		On mount 79556, with carry case numbered the same. Inspector tag 30
2441	12-120-9556	Hensoldt Wetzlar		On mount 84464. Inspector tag 30
5893	ZF 4x BGS	Hensoldt Wetzlar		On mount 28199, but missing band rings.
6285	ZF 4x BGS	Hensoldt Wetzlar		On mount 16036. Carry case numbered 87811.
7228	ZF 4x BGS	Hensoldt Wetzlar		On commercial mount?

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