Serial numbers on ACOGs are located in two places: The main ACOG housing has a serial number at the rear top where the eyepiece is attached and the serial number is duplicated on the eyepiece as well. When Trijicon receives it they will run the serial # to make sure it was not one that was sold to the military. If it was, you will not get it back, but you will get a visit from an investigating agent.
Can you guys verify this ACOG is fake?
I've never actually seen an ACOG in person, so it's difficult for me to be 100%. That said some internet research is leading me to be about 99% positive it's fake. Can you guys verify for me?
Obvious things:
It does have a (although cheaply) printed tridium warning
There is no serial number inside the viewing scope
The serial numbers appear to be off
The Trijicon, and made in the USA logo is raised.
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Thanks in advance.
Edit.* I've contacted Trijicon. They verified it is in fact an authentic unit. The manufacture date is 5/19/03. So the the tritium is almost completely evaporated.
Side note. Trijicon customer service is top notch. No touch directory, no hassle, polite friendly, and fast. Dianne in customer service was a big help.
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Apparently, Trijicon has admitted to a hidden reference to bible passages in its serial numbers on every ACOG they make--the Marines and Army have thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of these. I have no problem with this, but apparently it angers Muslim groups. The bible references have been used by Trijicon for over 30 years when its founder, a Christian, who later died in a plane crash in 2003, decided to implement the practice, which his son has carried on in his stead.
Although I read this in several places yesterday, this Fox News article discusses how Trijicon appends bible references to the end of their serial numbers on the ACOGs and possibly other sights. Now the government has to investigate whether Trijicon violated any FAR procurement practices. For Example, Markings on the ACOG include 'JN8:12,' a reference to John 8:12: 'Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, 'I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life,' according to the King James version of the Bible.:....'
Personally, I have half a mind to call Trijicon to see if they can find me an ACOG serialized using Psalm 144:1, 'Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.'
I wonder if this will spike some rarity collector value in case Trijicon decides to change this practice--if I were Trijicon, I would not stop.