Acog Serial Number Check

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Check price on Amazon: ACOG 6 X 48: 6x: 48 mm: Waterproof to 328-feet and has BDC with extra aiming points Check price on Amazon: ACOG 3 X 24 CROSSBOW: 3x: 24 mm: Has a built-in ranging system reference system Check price on Amazon: ACOG 4 X 32: 4x: 32 mm: Waterproof up to 500-feet and nitrogen filled Check price on Amazon: ACOG 3.5 X 35: 3.5x: 35 mm.

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?

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Obvious things:

It does have a (although cheaply) printed tridium warning

There is no serial number inside the viewing scope

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The serial numbers appear to be off

The Trijicon, and made in the USA logo is raised.

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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12-23-2012, 12:00 PM

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Yeah, this pissed me off.:mad: Of course if something is stolen I believe it should be made right. That said, this whole thing really rubbed me the wrong way.
A few months ago I purchased an ACOG from another Calgunner. It was a little beat up, but worked fine and he told me Trijicon does refurbish their optics. I figured when I recouped some cash, I'd contact Trijicon and have them fix the cracked light pipe, etc.
On Dec 12, I filled out the RA form on the Triji website and the next day I received the following email from Jimmy Reed with veiled assumptions of legal misconduct and threats of confiscation: :confused:
Mr. Lewis,
Thank you for the needed information, however we have confirmed that the provided serial number and model number are correct. Our records also indicate that this product was originally sold to the U.S. Government and therefore, we are required to report this communication to the Department of Defense Investigation Group so that they can determine if this product was removed from government inventory legally or not. Please do not be alarmed if you are contacted by the Department of Defense once a decision has been made to pursue an investigation of the incident. Please contact us if you require further assistance.
You still have the option to have the optic repaired, all repairs will be non-warranty and will be at a cost to you the customer. Please keep in mind that the DOD, at anytime can confiscate or request the optic be returned to the US Government. Any money paid for the repair of the optic would not be refunded.
Regards;
Jimmy Reed
Am I wrong to assume this could have been handled way more tactfully? :facepalm:Needless to say, I was pretty upset by this response and the following day on Dec 14 I wrote back to Mr. Reed (to date I've heard no response):
:cuss:By the way Jimmy, this is my first time purchase of a Trijicon optic and first time contact with your company and I have to say, I'm shocked and appalled by your 'customer service'. Having no prior experience of your company or its policies, I'm left with a very dim view and many questions. For one, is the government forbidden from selling their optics after your company's initial sale to them? I'm just curious since it sounds like you're assuming criminal conduct here? Or is criminal conduct simply assumed when it comes to this client of yours?
That said, should we warn all your potential 'civilian' customers that should they choose to purchase one of your company's optics second hand and then contact you for service that you may report and tacitly threaten them with alphabet agency investigations and 'confiscation'!? BTW, I wonder who would pay for that, and who's money did the government give to your company to buy 'their' optics in the first place?
I'm not a government contractor, but am confused about this response from my inquiry to you. Why would you leave me, your now angry customer, hanging with this 'we're telling on you' response, without giving me the opportunity to contact whoever it is you say you are reporting to with the DOD?
Is it your 'policy' to threaten and anger your customers with the assumption of misconduct and then leave them wondering whether they've been duped by misconduct in government (yet again), then hang them out to dry with a 'pursuit of investigation' and/or 'confiscation' at any time threat? I would like some answers, Jimmy.
Sincerely angered... Jon