His 860 type was a MUCH RARER model, with only approx.Binocular was a favourite of U-Boat Commanders, and is considered as the BEST military handheld binoculars ever made Combined with a high eye relief, Porro 2 prism design, make for a viewing experience that is second to none These were supplied to the commanders of ships and submarines of the Kriegsmarine.
Made of aluminum, brass, and steel by blc (Carl Zeiss Jena), these 8 x 60 power binoculars are in EXCELLENT used condition The lens bodies are VERY SOLID, but as they are in used condition, show wear on the original finish. The aluminum end piece fittings are 100 intact, and occulars feature the RARE rubberized gas mask eye cups The rubber does have some slight wear and cracking, but they are VERY flexible The focus adjustments still function PERFECTLY on both eye pieces, and though there is some very slight spotting, the coated optics are still VERY sharp, and well-defined. Even in low light. Due to the size, these are a bit hard for me to look through (width is too large for me), but the collimation is PERFECT Right lens features a vertical cross-hair (see photo). Kriegsmarine U Boat Binoculars Serial Number 2079342 StampedThe Serial Number 2079342 stamped on the front bridge area indicates in was produced in 1941. ![]() Occasionally I do offer many non-vintage items such as prints and art relating to the time period. The item WW2 German Kriegsmarine 860 U-Boat Commander Binoculars Porro II VERY RARE is in sale since Saturday, August 27, 2016. This item is in the category CollectiblesTransportationBoats ShipsMilitaryOther Naval Collectibles. The seller is messerschmitt109 and is located in Malibu, California. Museum Core by Museum Themes is proudly powered by WordPress.
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