Hi-Lux is unique among rifle optics companies because not only do they make modern hunting and tactical rifle scopes but they also make reproduction of rifle telescopes for vintage firearms. I got a chance to try one first hand a few months ago when my friend Mike bought a Hi-Lux Malcom scope for his 1950’s vintage BSA Martini target rifle.
Hi-Lux offers a range of reproduction scopes that include wide range of historical firearms, from 19th Century muzzle loaders to Vietnam War USMC sniper rifles. These scopes share a common trait of having external scope mounting systems and external adjustments. The telescope tube are designed to slide within these external adjustments rails to protect their delicate reticles and glass from the damage of recoil.
Hi-Lux Vintage scopes are designed to look historically accurate and yet are higher performance than the original, because they use modern compute controlled milling machines and use modern HD glass. While Hi-Lux scopes are far from cheap, compared to buying an antique optic, they are by far a better value for all but the most fussy collector.
