Monday 10 December 2012

V.Rare Zeiss 7x50 HT Binoculars for Kriegsmarine Richtblinker RP40 Signal Lamp

Item Number:140894649697
Seller:sskking (0)
Location:Isle of Man
Starting price:£0.99
Postage:Free Economy Delivery
End Date:11th December 2012
Images stolen from:Unknown
Although dsigned to be fitted to the RP40, Rohan speculates this glass could have also been used hand-held, which appears to be the case with this example, note the fitted strap lugs and strap.

Condition very good, it has an unusual crinkle painted finish which appears to be original.I have seen this type of finish only once before, on a U-Boat "fat" 8x60, which I sold on ebay a few years ago.

Optically quite good, the collimation is perfect and the lenses are scratch-free with undamaged coatings.

Internally there is a scattering of light fungus on prisms and the inside of one objective lens.Also a yellowing to the edge of one prism which can only be seen on reverse viewing.

Reasonably bright viewing, but would be much improved with a professional clean.

There is a straight vertical sighting line in the right side.

The filter mechanism works well, although the control knob on the right side lever is missing, as is the right side internal yellow filter.

Nice smooth focusing and the rubber eyecups rotate correctly.


Looks like it's been copied from one of anoraksia's old eBay listings, the picture's been watermarked!

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