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**PERFECT OPTICS** Complete, WW2, Armoured, U-Boat Turret, 'U-Bootglas' 7x 50 Binoculars By Carl Zeiss, Jena (blc) With Correct Spring Attached Benutzer (User) Bakelite Lens Cover & Original Leather Neck Strap. Sn 20833 - 20833
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 a fine original example. The Binocular's armoured body has its original correct light green finish and have lanyard bars fitted with a leather neck strap. The lenses are protected by 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 '57091'. The binoculars are also fitted with correct original bakelite lens cover marked 'Benutzer' (German-User) and numbered ‘11944’. There are also 2 small cast inspection marks. The cover has its original rubber covered sprung retaining cord. 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 20833
£1,895.00

**MINT**CASED WW2 Nazi German 7 X 50 Magnification Kriegsmarine Binoculars By beh (Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar), With Neck Strap & 1944 beh Marked Fitted Case. Sn 20835 - 20835
These are an original, near mint, cased pair of Nazi German, 7 X 50 Magnification, Kriegsmarine Binoculars. The instrument has all of its original black textured finish, with adjustable Bakelite eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars fitted with original leather neck strap. All optics are excellent and function as they should. One shoulder of the binoculars is crisply marked '7 x 50 'Magnification) and bears the Nazi German War time manufacturer's code 'beh' which is Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar, highlighted in original yellow paint, together with serial number ‘455009’. The binoculars are fitted with rubber shoulder armour with hinged rubber lens covers. The Binoculars are contained in their original fitted sturdy black leather case with hinged lid. The lid has its original sprung fastener and the body has its original single stud fastener. Internally the case has 2 small leather press stud fastening pockets to hold additional lens filters (filters absent). The case is absent its shoulder strap. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20835
£975.00

WW2 Era Nazi German 7 X 50 Magnification Kriegsmarine Binoculars By Carl Zeiss, Jena With Neck Strap & Nazi Marked 1942 Dated Case. Sn 20823 - 20823
These are a very good, original cased pair of Nazi German, 7 X 50 Magnification, Kriegsmarine Binoculars. The Binoculars have a black textured finish, with adjustable eyepieces. The textured finish has areas of surface wear but the metal work is undamaged. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars and are fitted with original leather neck strap. All optics are excellent and function as they should with just one small bloom to one lens which can be seen in image 2. The shoulders are crisply marked '7 x 50' (Magnification) together with serial number and bears the German manufacturer's name Carl Zeiss, Jena (all illustrated) together with Nazi ‘Eagle M’ Kriegsmarine mark. The Binoculars are contained in their fitted sturdy black leather case with hinged lid. The lid of the case has its original sprung fastener The body has its original single stud fastener. The case has hinged strap rings (shoulder strap absent) & the rear of the case has a large riveted and stitched belt loop. The body of the case body is date stamped ‘1942’ together with Nazi Waffenamt manufacturer code WaA14(illustrated, this code was assigned to various parts and components producers during wartime production). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20823
£1,200.00

British WWI 1916 Dated Military Carl Zeiss, London Ltd. 6X Magnification Binoculars with Neck Strap and a Dated 1916 Leather Hard Case by A. Argastine & Co Ltd. OPT 796. - OPT 796
These are a cased pair of WWI, 1918 dated, British 6X magnification, military binoculars in their original leather case which is stamped by the manufacturer A. Argastine & Co Ltd’‘. The Binoculars are 3 ½ ” in length & have a black/brown leather textured finish, with adjustable eyepieces *Broad Arrows to both sides below the lens. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars & are fitted with the correct leather neck strap. All optics are excellent and function as they should. One shoulder of the binoculars is marked BINOCULAR, PRISMATIC No3 (MARK II) MAGNIFICATION 6 No 1499. The other shoulder is marked GRATICULES ½ o and ½ o, 1 o and 1 ½ o high. There is also the monogram of CARL ZEISS (LONDON) LTD and the date 1916. The front of the prism blocks have double WD arrows engraved on to them. The brown leather fitted case has a carrying handle on the lid together with a buckle fastener to secure the case. The top of the case is stamped CASE No 3 PRISMATIC BINOCUSAR MARK II A. Argastine & Co Ltd 1916. Inscribed to the other side of the carrying handle is ‘A.J.H’ there is a Broad Arrow below the buckle. All five carrying loops for the shoulder strap are fitted to the case and all of the stitching is intact. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 796.
£295.00

WW1 1917 R & J Beck Ltd London 3 Draw WD Marked MK IV British Military Telescope For Use By Sniper’s Spotter With Both High & Low Light / Magnification Eyepieces, Leather Cases With Straps & WD Houghton Butcher Mfg Stand No 21 MK V Tripod. Sn 20672:30 - 20672:30
An excellent WW1 British Military telescope with 2 eye pieces and brown leather cases. This 3 draw MK IV telescope was made in 1917 by R & J Beck Ltd London. It also has its own separate brown leather case and straps for one of the eyepieces. The telescope is made of leather covered brass and is nicely stamped with the manufacturer's name, 1917 date, model detail and WD arrow (illustrated). The scope when open measures 31 ½”. It is complete with leather end caps and carry strap with adjustable buckles. All optics of the telescope and spare eyepiece are excellent and function as they should. The scope comes with an original WW1 period British WD Sniper Spotter’s Stand No 21 MK V Brass & Wood Tri-Pod. The wood legs have conical steel spiked feet. The brass clamp mount with wingnut has model and maker detail (illustrated in the images). The tripod is 15 ½” overall length. The price for this excellent complete WW1 British WD sniper’s spotter set includes UK delivery. Sn 20672:30
£975.00

**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
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