Integrated variable view optical adapter for an optical scope

An optical scope, the optical scope comprising:

• a tube defining a conduit;
• and
• an optical adapter coupled to an end of the tube, wherein the optical adapter defines a proximate end and a distal end, the optical adapter comprising:
• a casing defining a longitudinal direction, wherein the casing includes a first wall and a second wall, wherein the first wall and the second wall define a first viewing port therebetween, wherein the second wall defines a second viewing port, and wherein the first wall defines a recess therein;
• a hinge coupled to the first wall;
• a reflecting lens defining a first end separated from a second end in the longitudinal direction, wherein the first end is coupled to the hinge;
• and
• an actuator coupled to the first wall and to the second end of the reflecting lens and positioned at least partially within the recess, wherein the actuator moves the reflecting lens from a retracted position adjacent to the first wall to an extended position,
• wherein in the retracted position, the reflecting lens resides in the recess such that the reflecting lens is flush with the first wall.

An optical adapter for an optical scope, wherein the optical scope includes a tube defining a conduit, and wherein the optical adapter is coupled to an end of the tube, and wherein the optical adapter defines a proximate end and a distal end, the optical adapter comprising:

• a casing defining a longitudinal direction, wherein the casing includes a first wall and a second wall, wherein the first wall and the second wall define a first viewing port therebetween, wherein the second wall defines a second viewing port, and wherein the first wall defines a recess therein;
• a hinge fixedly coupled to the first wall;
• a reflecting lens defining a first end separated from a second end in the longitudinal direction, wherein the first end is coupled to the hinge;
• and
• an actuator coupled to the first wall and to the second end of the reflecting lens, wherein the actuator pivots the reflecting lens about the hinge from a retracted position adjacent to the first wall to an extended position toward the second wall,
• wherein in the retracted position, the reflecting lens resides in the recess such that the reflecting lens is flush with the first wall.