Soviet 1PN58 Night Vision Scope
The idea of a night vision scope isn’t new now, and it certainly wasn’t back when this optic was designed - but it certainly was one of the finest examples of its era. Contrary to the “Starlight” scopes fielded by the United States, this didn’t require IR light or a full moon to be used. Instead of Gen 0 technology, it is the very advanced (for its time) Gen 1+ tech. Using multiple intensifiers to create a crisp and bright image. Now using this method although giving a stronger device, adds some fisheye around the edges of vision.
Weighing in at an impressive 3lbs, this 3.5x optic is no joke. Is it top of the line in 2022? Not by a long shot. Could you still use it effectively within its original constraints? Totally! Has a 100m reticle with two other markers that I am assuming are 200m and 300m respectively, although I cannot confirm this with any sources I can find.
This 1980s optic includes an original carrying bag in excellent condition, original batteries (discharged of course since they are nearly 40 years old), some replacement parts and an adjustable daylight cover.
Uses an AK74 style mounting bracket.
This unit is tested and is working! There are lots of creative solutions to keep it powered and none are very complicated. There are many simple guides online on how to do this.
The idea of a night vision scope isn’t new now, and it certainly wasn’t back when this optic was designed - but it certainly was one of the finest examples of its era. Contrary to the “Starlight” scopes fielded by the United States, this didn’t require IR light or a full moon to be used. Instead of Gen 0 technology, it is the very advanced (for its time) Gen 1+ tech. Using multiple intensifiers to create a crisp and bright image. Now using this method although giving a stronger device, adds some fisheye around the edges of vision.
Weighing in at an impressive 3lbs, this 3.5x optic is no joke. Is it top of the line in 2022? Not by a long shot. Could you still use it effectively within its original constraints? Totally! Has a 100m reticle with two other markers that I am assuming are 200m and 300m respectively, although I cannot confirm this with any sources I can find.
This 1980s optic includes an original carrying bag in excellent condition, original batteries (discharged of course since they are nearly 40 years old), some replacement parts and an adjustable daylight cover.
Uses an AK74 style mounting bracket.
This unit is tested and is working! There are lots of creative solutions to keep it powered and none are very complicated. There are many simple guides online on how to do this.
The idea of a night vision scope isn’t new now, and it certainly wasn’t back when this optic was designed - but it certainly was one of the finest examples of its era. Contrary to the “Starlight” scopes fielded by the United States, this didn’t require IR light or a full moon to be used. Instead of Gen 0 technology, it is the very advanced (for its time) Gen 1+ tech. Using multiple intensifiers to create a crisp and bright image. Now using this method although giving a stronger device, adds some fisheye around the edges of vision.
Weighing in at an impressive 3lbs, this 3.5x optic is no joke. Is it top of the line in 2022? Not by a long shot. Could you still use it effectively within its original constraints? Totally! Has a 100m reticle with two other markers that I am assuming are 200m and 300m respectively, although I cannot confirm this with any sources I can find.
This 1980s optic includes an original carrying bag in excellent condition, original batteries (discharged of course since they are nearly 40 years old), some replacement parts and an adjustable daylight cover.
Uses an AK74 style mounting bracket.
This unit is tested and is working! There are lots of creative solutions to keep it powered and none are very complicated. There are many simple guides online on how to do this.
Here’s our actual unit, looking at some soccer nets at about 100m on a fairly dark night.
Here are some examples of its use from the Soviet Spetsnaz, to insurgents, separatists and even the collector market.
