older 3 x 9 x 36 Swarovski H

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Hey guys hows was the quality of the older Swarovski scopes compared to a newer one.It is a Hab something,sorry cant remember the rest of the name.I was told its from the 90s.
Thanks for any help.

The name is Habicht 3 x 9 x 36
 
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I saw your post earlier today. With older, German made stuff, you are almost sure to get better quality. Modern technology has made it possible to produce better glass, but some meathead in accounting will figure out some way to make sure that rest of the package is a piece of crap that falls apart after 5 years. The question becomes whether or not is was cared for properly. If it was in good condition and the right price, I would be all over it. It's getting tough to find good, small, gloss scopes for use on classic rifles. Congratulations.
 
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Well no coments so I just went to Epps AND BOUGHT IT.I think its a great deal will look great on my lowwall.
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i was going to ask you if it was the one epps had in there used optics section. thought about it earlier in the week when i saw it but wasn't sure....... probably should have bought it myself.
 
It is in good condition there are some ring marks and a couple of scratches but the glass is awesome no marks or anything on the lenses,its so clear and bright,Price was $400.
I"m inpressed.
 
"Habicht" = Hawk

Very likely it is an "AL" ...American Line/ Lightweight (depending on who you ask) if it is from the '90's and has a 1 inch tube. They are good scopes and you paid a fair price. The fixed power has a slight yellow cast and this helps improve contrast on hazy days when UV "can" be more prevalent. If its not an "AL" it is then likely a 26mm or 30mm tube and front focal plane reticle. Also a very good scope. Either way it will handle pretty much all the hunting situations you are likely to see in North America.

Most Habicht scopes I have seen have a telescoping ocular to minimize the potential for injury if you get too close to to the scope when firing
 
I picked up a couple of Habicht's on the EE here for the old man's Sako's.
A 6x42 and a 4x32(?)

Actually pretty nice scopes. The 6x was a 26mm tube so had to pick up some 30mm rings and reducers from Brownell's.

Only complaint from me is they are quite heavy.
 
Yes .. the "AL" scopes were aluminum tube but Swarovski made steel and aluminum tubes prior (and after) the AL but I dont recall whether the aluminum tubes were rail only or not ... for sure the steel tube scopes are heavier but they can also take a beating as well ... either way very nice scopes and even the earlier non multicoated scopes are only at a disadvantage to newer multicoated scopes in some (not all) light conditions
 
In date order:

Tyrol (26mm steel tube on fixed, 30mm FFP on variable)
Habicht (Steel tube, 1", non-NOVA)
Habicht NOVA (Steel tube, 1") (produced at same time as next one)
Habicht A NOVA (Aluminium 1" tube, 2FP)
Habicht A (Aluminium 1" tube) last version before AV line
Al (Aluminium Illuminated, note that the l is for illuminated reticle, not a capital L)
AV (American Variable 1" tube, 2FP)
PV / PF (Professional Variable / Professional Fixed, all 30mm except 6x42)
Z3 / Z4 / Z5 / Z6

NOVA is a scope-eye reducing mechanism whereby the eyepiece is spring (rubber?) mounted in case it meets with your noggin. They still had (have) it but no longer add that descriptor to the scope.
 
In date order:

Tyrol (26mm steel tube on fixed, 30mm FFP on variable)
Habicht (Steel tube, 1", non-NOVA)
Habicht NOVA (Steel tube, 1") (produced at same time as next one)
Habicht A NOVA (Aluminium 1" tube, 2FP)
Habicht A (Aluminium 1" tube) last version before AV line
Al (Aluminium Illuminated, note that the l is for illuminated reticle, not a capital L)
AV (American Variable 1" tube, 2FP)
PV / PF (Professional Variable / Professional Fixed, all 30mm except 6x42)
Z3 / Z4 / Z5 / Z6

NOVA is a scope-eye reducing mechanism whereby the eyepiece is spring (rubber?) mounted in case it meets with your noggin. They still had (have) it but no longer add that descriptor to the scope.
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Interesting thanks - not sure about the source of your data because some of mine tends to contradict yours for example my Swarovski Brochure printed in Austria and distributed by Swarovski Canada (Victoria Park, Scarborough etc) illustrates:"Habicht Nova Telescopic Sights", "available in both steel and light metal construction (the latter with mounting rail)" ... fixed powers were 1.5x20, 4x32, 6x42,8x56 (ALL 26mm) and 1.5-6x42, 2.2-9x42, 3-12x56 (ALL 30mm).

Similarly my 1996 Full Line Consumer Price List (pricing effective September 15, 1996 for the Canadian Market but printed by Swarovski Optik North America, Ltd in USA ) provides prices for "Professional Hunter "PH" Series Riflescopes" Available in aluminum with specific models in steel and ALL in 30mm Except the 6x42 1 inch tube.

It is Noteworthy that they have separate listings for Kahles and "AL (American Lightweight) Riflescopes" that were all 1" Aluminum tube only, for the fixed and variable versions.
On the other hand I have a Brochure from the US that seems to be around the same period as the Canadian price list that lists the "Habicht Nova . 'A' Rifle Scopes" that appear to be the same as the "AL" series ... fwiw

Have several other contemporary Swarovski, Zeiss etc etc Brochures as I tend to hang on to this crap for later reference.
 
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