November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/7/2018
Lot contains: A) Kriegsmarine 7 x 50 power, binoculars. The lens bodies retains all of their original, coarse, rough textured black finish. The alloy focus adjustment dials still function and the optics are clear. The left hand side, ocular end, body panel is well marked with impressed serial number, "300882", the power, "7 x 50", and the manufacturers name, "E Leitz Wetzlar". The right hand side, ocular end, body panel is marked with an eagle over swastika, "M" and "18875 N". There is a neck strap included. B) Kriegsmarine 6 x 30, power, binoculars with Bakelite fittings and an ordnance tan painted finish. The binoculars have molded Bakelite eye sockets which are fully intact and the focus adjustment still functions. The optics are clear. The left hand side, ocular end, body panel is well marked with the impressed designation, "6 x 30", a serial number, "2082680" and manufacturers name "Karl Zeiss Jens. The right hand side, ocular end, body panel is marked with an eagle over swastika, M with the designation "Nr830". Comes with the original neck strap and lens cover. Binoculars are housed in a standard issue, kidney shaped, brown leather case with spring loaded pull tab and shoulder strap. The case shows moderate scuffing and staining. C) Pair of 7 x 50 binoculars maker marked "US Navy, BU. Ships" and "Mark30 MOD O 290131 1944 Spencer Lens Company". The lens bodies retains all of their original, coarse, rough textured black finish. Nice clean optics with functioning adjustments. Housed in their original black plastic case marked "Spencer Buffalo U.S.A.". CONDITION: All are in excellent condition unless otherwise noted. From the Ray Bentley collection.
Item Dimensions: Largest Case : 8 -1/2" x 8 -1/4".