Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice set of U.S. Navy Binoculars, as used during World War One. These are much less advanced than the types used during WWII, and are very similar to the types used around the world. They are marked on the eyepiece support, though unfortunately the markings are miniscule, so they are somewhat hard to read. One side is marked around an "Anchor" logo:
U.S. NAVAL GUN FACTORY
OPTICAL ANNEX SHOP
ROCHESTER, N.Y.
The other side reads:
UNITED STATES NAVY
NIGHT 3 POWER
POWER
Under the sun shield they are also marked with serial number U.S. NAVY / O-I8909. Fully closed, the binoculars measure 5 1/4"H x 5 1/4"W x 2 3/8", and are of sturdy brass construction. They come complete with their original neck strap still intact, with moderate deterioration from age and use.
The leather covering is in great shape, and is on both the body and the extendable sun shields on the end of the barrels. The focus adjustment works without any issues, both barrels sliding freely. They eyepieces are in great shape, and they appear to have built in amber sun filters inside of them, freely swinging on hinges. Folding the binoculars in one direction puts both into CLEAR, while folding them the other way puts them into R. F., as marked on the lower support.
The included leather case has the same U.S. NAVAL GUN FACTORY marking on the inside of the lid, and is in good condition. It is missing most of the shoulder strap, as well as the top closure strap, and the stitching around the top under the lid is mostly missing. However it still protects the binoculars well, and looks great. Measures approximately 6"H x 5 1/2"W x 3 1/4".
The optics are still very clear, making this a very nice example of the typical binoculars used by the U.S. Navy during WWI. Ready to display!
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