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**RARE**Cased WW1 Era German Zielfernrohr ZF12 Optical Sight For The Maxim Gun By Emil Busch Rathenow, With 2 Spare Lenses. Sn 20627 - 20627
Every Maxim Gun was issued with a 2 ½ power optic sight known as the ZF12 (Zielfernrohr which translates to Scope). These sights were clamped onto sight base which was screwed to the left rear of the gun’s receiver (see pages 182 & 183 of ‘The Devil’s Paintbrush’ by Goldsmith and page 359 of the same book where a contemporary image is reproduced showing one of these sights mounted on a Maxim). This is an original rare Maxim gun ZF12 optical sight in its original fitted leather case. The original green painted brass sight with steel base has the correct graduated dial numbered 2634. The optics work perfectly and have the correct triangular reticule. It has a metal lens cover with leather retaining strap and one side of the sight has manufactuer detail ‘Emil Busch Rathenow’ model designation ‘ZF12’ and serial number ‘No 6274’. It is contained in its original fitted leather case with hinged lid and retaining straps with press stud fasteners. The rear of the case has 2 riveted belt loops. The inside of the lid has 2 flap pockets with press stud fasteners which hold 2 original spare lenses. One flap is numbered ‘6240’. The rear of the case has Busch matching manufacturer detail and ‘MG 3108. The left and right sides of the case have retaining straps with eyelets that fasten to studs on the lid of the case. The price for this rare cased Maxim gun sight includes UK delivery. Sn 20627
£595.00

WW2, Nazi German Kriegsmarine Armoured, U-Boat Turret, 'U-Bootglas' 7x 50 Binoculars By Carl Zeiss, Jena (blc). Sn 18685 - 18685
In early 1943 the Nazi German Command, introduced the 'U-Bootglas' 7x 50, Armoured, U-Boat Turret, Binoculars ( see pages 377/8 of Military Binoculars & Telescopes By Seeger). These Binoculars are an excellent original example. The Binocular's armoured body retains most of its original correct light green finish and has neck strap bars. The green finish has splashes of brown paint which may be from storage conditions or a contemporary attempt at camouflage. The lenses are protected by correct heavy duty rubber shrouds in excellent condition. The right shoulder under the rubber shroud is crisply stamped by the lens manufacturer’s Nazi German Wartime code 'blc' which is Carl Zeiss, Jena, together with 7x50 (magnification) & Number '56021'. These binoculars were originally issued without carry cases and in transportation crates of 10 for use by U-Boat crews. The optics of this instrument are perfect. The price for this sought after piece of U-Boat history includes UK delivery. Sn 18685
£1,975.00

WWI Trench Periscope No 25 (X6) and Case by R. & J.Beck Ltd. 19369. - 19369
Trench warfare is a type of land warfare using occupied fighting lines largely comprising military trenches, in which troops are well-protected from the enemy's small arms fire and are substantially sheltered from artillery. Periscopes were used to survey the surrounding area, although they were prone to being damaged by rifle fire. WWI Trench periscope with its original leather case. The handle periscope measures: (L 8cm x W 4cm; H 83cm - fully erected), with handle and leather case. The periscope bears the following incised markings: 'Periscope No 2 / R. & J. Beck Ltd / 1918 / No 4890 / (broad arrow). The periscope still retains the majority of its olive drab paint, and the handle is in remarkably good condition. The original thick leather case retains all but one of its tabs. The leather straps are working *one shortened. The leather has a lovely aged patina. An excellent piece of history for the collector. The price includes UK delivery. 19369.
£325.00

Hensoldt Wetzlar Diagon, 7x50, Rubber Armoured Marine Binoculars. - OPT 795
Hinsoldt made quality and robust binoculars. In 1928 Zeiss took a 54% shareholding in the company and by 1968 was the sole owner. The Hensoldt trademark was only used for military contract work. The Zeiss trademark was used on all other products. This is a nice pair of classic German marine binoculars by the famed quality maker Hensoldt Wetzlar and are fully armoured for marine use. The eyepiece cover is retained by a thin cord but is missing its sides. The optics are in excellent condition and the individually adjustable eyepieces adjust easily. The top of the rubber armour has moulded into it HENSOLDT WETXLAR on the left hand prism cover and 7 x 75 on the left prism cover. Under the top rubber covers, the binoculars have the HENSOLDT WETXLAR logo and DIAGON 7 X 50. The front of the prism has the serial number 915511S which dates them to the mid-1950s. The front of the hinge is stamped MADE IN GERMANY. The price of these nice naval binoculars includes U.K. delivery. OPT 795
£295.00

**AS FOUND UN-MESSED WITH**Cased, WW1 Era Imperial German Army Officer’s, Fernglas ’08 (Model 1908), 6 X 39 Magnification, Binoculars By E. Leitz Wetzlar With Neck Strap. Sn 20565:10 - 20565:10
These are an original cased pair of WW1 era German, Fernglas 6 X 39 Magnification Infantry Officer's Binoculars in as found un-messed with condition (see page 20 of Military Binoculars & Telescopes For Land Air & Sea Service by Seeger). The binoculars have a field green finish with adjustable eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars fitted with original leather neck strap. All optics are excellent & function as they should. The binoculars are stamped 'Fernglas 08', together with the manufacturer's name ‘E. Leitz Wetzlar’ and number ‘52271’ (illustrated). The binoculars are contained in their fitted sturdy leather case with hinged lid. The case is missing its shoulder strap with just remnants riveted to the sides of the case. The rear of the case has belt loops. The case is also missing part of its lid fastener attachment. The inside of the case has original paper Fernglas ’08 instructions in German text. The leather has some flecks of paint adhered most likely from storage in a garage, workshop or loft. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20565:10
£275.00

SOLD SOLD (07/03) **QUALITY**Inter War German Voigtlander "Panskopar" DRP(Deutsches Reichtspatent / German Empire Patent) 4 ½ to 7 ½ Magnification Sniper’s Telescopic Sight. Sn 20518 - 20518
This is an excellent original Inter War German Voigtlander (Voigtlaender u. Sohn AG, Braunschweig) "Panskopar" 4 ½ to 7 ½ Magnification Sniper’s Telescopic Sight. The sight is undamaged & has maker and graduation markings. It is numbered 40715 and is marked "DRP” (Deutsches Reichtspatent / German Empire Patent). All optics of the sight with cross hair reticule are in perfect working order (cannot take image of reticule). The scope measures 33cm overall length. The price for this quality German made sniper sight includes UK delivery. Sn 20518
£0.00

*Near Mint* WII Third Reich Model AK39 German Luftwaffe Pilot's Liquid Filled Wrist Compass. Sn 20514. - 20514
This is a near mint original; WWII liquid filled arm compass issued to German Luftwaffe Pilots. It is complete with its original leather strap with metal buckle for wearing on the wrist with Flight suits. The rear of the Compass is clearly stamped with model detail ' AK39, FI 23235-1'. It also has serial/stock code number '3023916' (all illustrated). The compass functions as it should. Made of black Bakelite it features 360 degree markings on the face. The price for this original Luftwaffe item includes UK delivery. Sn 20514.
£275.00

**MATCHING DATES**Cased, WW1 1915 British WD Officer's Verner's Pattern MK VII Military Marching Compass By ‘T.Cooke & Sons Ltd’ & WD Brown Leather Case By JB Brooks & Co Ltd. Sn 20368:9 - 20368:9
Colonel William Willoughby Cole Verner was born in 1852 and commissioned into The Rifle Brigade in 1874, retiring in 1904. He served on the staff in the Egyptian campaign of 1884-85 and during the Boer War. He died in 1922. During his career Verner patented several marching Compass designs. Whilst the basic prismatic compass design has its origins in Schmalcalder's patent of 1812 (Patent No 3545), Verner's Pattern is a significant development. Verner's Patents were all pocket compasses. Model numbers were issued to his compasses starting with a Verner's Pattern V with developments through to the VII, VIII and the IX of WW2. Verner's Pattern compasses are both incredibly popular with collectors as well being a compass that can still be practically and easily used today. The most common models are the Verner's Pattern VII and Verner's Pattern VIII which were mainly used during WW1. Their basic construction is a prismatic dry card compass with a both a momentary bearing lock and transit lock. This is an excellent original example of the MK VII. It is fully functioning. It has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are perfectly intact. The lid is stamped 'Verner's Pattern VII'. The rear of the case is stamped with WD arrow, ‘T.Cooke & Sons Ltd’ together with '1915' date and 'no.16327'. It is complete with original brown leather case with hinged top and buckle fastener. The case with hinged lid has its original leather strap with buckle. The case has a hand applied number ‘3’ and is impressed by the maker JB Brooks & Co Ltd’ together with 1915 date and WD arrow. All leather and stitching of the case are clean & intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20368:9
£225.00

Transit Cased Inter War & WW2 Era German Wehrmacht Hensoldt Wetzlar Rundblickfehrnrohr 32, Rbl.F. 32 4 x Magnification Panoramic Optical Gun Sight. OPT 794 - OPT 794
Moritz Hensoldt, born in 1821, is the founder of the Hensoldt line. In 1852, he established a small optical company in Sonneberg, Thuringia, which relocated to Wetzlar, Hesse, in 1865. Since then Hensoldt has been a vital part of the centre of optics and precision mechanics in Wetzlar. The Company made binoculars, rifle scopes and other optical Instruments for the German army through both World Wars. This is an original Rbl.F32 optical sight for Artillery Guns & Tanks. It is a 4-power, fixed-focus type with a field of view of 10 degrees. The steel & brass sight retains all of its original green paint. It has the correct graduated dials. The optics work perfectly and have the correct graduated reticule (illustrated in a copy of a diagram in image 1). The body has identification markings ‘Rbl.F32’, ‘Nr7’ and Hensoldt Wetzlar’. It also has Numbers ‘346137’, ‘M. H/6400’ and ‘KF’ (Kalt Felt indicating Cold weather lubrication). Its original steel transit case has a hinged lid and clasp fastener. Internally the case has contoured fixed wooden blocks which fit the instrument snugly. The top of the case has carry strap bars. The case retains its original green paint. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 794
£295.00

Korean War Era British Paratrooper’s Wrist Compass. Sn 20338 - 20338
This is an original, WW2 wrist compass. These instruments were issued to British paratroopers. It is complete with its webbing strap with metal buckle for wearing wrist (one end of the strap is frayed with service use. The rear of the Compass is clearly stamped with No. 4642/B. The compass has a flip open lid with internal mirror. The compass functions as it should. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20338
£195.00
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