This is the second generation PU, the first generation has brass end caps, I can see a brass insert, but I am not scratching off paint to find out.
You can see 3 main differences, the first is that the turrets have 2 screws, not 3. The turrets sit on a square mount, and the scope is PAINTED black. The tube is made of a lighter material, maybe aluminum. There are no dates on the scope so it will fit early TULA and Izhevsk snipers and can be considered some what correct on an early '43, if there is a struck scope and no re number, it is correct. .
As far as I can see the rest is the same. The mount retains original finish with some half hearten attempts at stamps
Early '43 PU scope
Early '43 PU scope
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Re: Early '43 PU scope
Man, (Mantis) that would look good on my "44" Izhevsk non import marked sniper! Kidding bud, I'm looking for one a little more "ugly" like the rifle 
, nice looking scope and mount.
, nice looking scope and mount.Re: Early '43 PU scope
Willl keep heads up for it Las Vegas has a big show this weekend.
Baptized by fire
My work must not be done
Cause I'm still here, baby
Only the good die young
(Jeff Williams)
My work must not be done
Cause I'm still here, baby
Only the good die young
(Jeff Williams)