A friend has offered to sell me his 8X56 Zeiss scope. It's in nice condition (just faint ring marks) and has what I would call a heavy Duplex reticle. I want to be fair with him and suggested we seek forum advice. Any thoughts on a value fair to both of us?

Since it's a european scope, it's probably a Number 8 reticle. Basically, a heavy duplex with a little more space in the middle. Or, if you prefer, a Number 4 with a top piece.

Can you give us more information about scope? Specific model and series. How old. Where was it made. West German made. All of that will help.

LWD

Thank you. He looked and said that the scope has;
Zeiss Diatal-Za
8X56 T
West Germany
on the scope body. Hope this id's it for you

I could be wrong, but I think the Diatal ZA is a 26mm tube version dating from about 1990. If so I would guess about GBP200 to GBP300 depending on condition.

If it is a newer version, then considerably more - currently about GBP650 new or GBP850 new for the illuminated reticle models

I was going to say upper 3-figures. But if it's a 26mm tube then, yes, the price will be lower. Those rings are harder to find, and the resale isn't there because of that.

LWD