Items: 0 Price: £0    
view cart

Optical Instruments

 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17  18  19  20  21  22  23  24  Next Page 1 of 24

Italian, WW2 Era, 6.5mm Breda 30 Machine Gun Prismatic Optical Sight. - OPT 824
The Italians main machine gun during WW2 was the 6.5mm Breda 30 machine gun. This is a detachable prismatic optical sight for the machine gun which is made with a heavy brass body and a machined dovetail on the bottom and caries the serial number 875 stamped onto it. the front of the body is engraved SAN GIORGIO SESTRI PONETE. This company specialised on rangefinders and artillery instruments during World War 1. The rear is engraved 6,5____105oo (6.5 x magnification). The sight has vertical reticles between 0 to 10 with crosshairs and windage from 1 to 10. The price for this rare to find prismatic machine gun sight includes U.K. delivery. OPT 824
£245.00

WWII MkII Scout Regiment Telescope for the Snipers No4T Rifle Kit with Leather Case. 22558. - 22558
The MkII scout regiment telescope was first introduced in 1939 at the start of WWII and soon after supplied as an integral part of the snipers No4T kit chest issued alongside the Holland & Holland modified Lee Enfield No.4 (T) snipers’ rifle, matched scope, officers’ prismatic compass, etc. The 20x-22x telescope provided a good balance between ease of use/weight, acquiring targets, and locating other snipers. The scope is stamped with the British Military broad arrow, confirming service issue, and other marks show the model number ‘OS.126.GA’ maker Broadhurst Clarkson Ltd (Broadhurst Clarkson and Fuller Ltd is one of the oldest names in UK amateur astronomy. We have a trading history that stretches back to 1785. From Spectacles, microscopes, sextants and quadrants. Terrestrial and astronomical telescopes, the company has a fine tradition of craftsmanship and innovation. A large part of the business was manufacturing telescopes for the war office through both world wars with its own large factories in London) and serial number which dates it c1943 possibly very early 1944. The lenses and brass work are in very good order as with the leather work. The price includes UK delivery. 22558.
£375.00

**SCARCE**WW2 British 1939 Pattern ME Co (Mills Equipment Company) Leather Binocular Case With Shoulder Strap & WW2 1942 British WD Taylor Hobson No.2 MK II, 6X Magnification Prismatic Binoculars With Neck Strap. OPT 864 - OPT 864
This is a rare to find WW2 British 1939 Pattern ME Co (Mills Equipment Company) Leather Binocular Case With Shoulder Strap which contains a set of WW2 1942 British WD Taylor Hobson No.2 MK II, 6X Magnification Prismatic Binoculars With Neck Strap. The leather hard case has the correct copper riveted edges and hinged lid with copper lug that fastens to a retaining strap with eyelet on the body of the case. The rear of the case has belt loops secured by copper rivets and it has the correct leather shoulder strap secured by copper rivets to the sides of the case. The inside of the case is lined with Horse hair or fibre padding to protect Binoculars when being carried in the field. The body of the case has faint ‘ME Co’ impressed marking together with indistinct numbers. The case contains a set of WW2 British Military No.2 MKII, 6X Magnification Prismatic binoculars. The brass binoculars measure 6" X 5" and have black textured coating, with adjustable eyepieces (the bakelite eyepiece from one lens is absent). The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars and they are fitted with original webbing neck strap. All optics are good. The right shoulder of the binoculars is crisply stamped with graticule detail together with 1942 date, WD arrow and maker’s name ‘Taylor Hobson’. The left shoulder is crisply stamped with 'OS 108 M.A Bino Prism No.2 MK II, x6' Model and magnification detail together with 'No.208913'. All lettering is highlighted in original white paint (illustrated). The binoculars retain all of their original black finish and have original red paint on the forward casing screws. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 864
£295.00

WW1 & WW2 British Era WD Barr & Stroud Ltd Vickers HMG & Mortar Crew Infantry No.2 Type FT27 No.2 MK III Range Finder With Shoulder Strap & Rare To Find Original Post WW2 Webbing ME Co Field Carry Satchel. OPT 863 - OPT 863
This is a nice, original, WW1 & WW2 era British WD Barr & Stroud Ltd Vickers HMG & Mortar Crew Infantry No.2 Type FT27 No.2 MK III Range Finder (see pages 510 & 511 of ‘The Grand Old Lady Of No Man’s Land The Vickers Machine Gun by Goldsmith’ where Barr & Stroud Range Finders are described and illustrated). It has all of its original controls, identification plates with WD designation markings & Patent detail (illustrated in the images), folding carry / support handles, webbing & leather shoulder strap. The body of the range finder retains its original green paint and it measures 90cms in length. It is complete with its original rare to find original webbing field carry satchel. The sturdy satchel is undamaged and clean and has its original fastening straps with buckles, reinforced ends & shoulder strap. The inside of the satchel is ink stamped by the maker ‘ME Co’ (Mills Equipment Company) together with stores number and 1955 date. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 863 (bottom shelf storeroom near slings box)
£375.00

Quality Made Post WW2 Soviet Russian Reproduction Leica Nazi German Luftwaffe 35mm Camera With Case. OPT 861 - OPT 861
Among the rarest and most sought after Leicas are the Luftwaffe, cameras issued to the Nazi Air Force. Original Nazi German Luftwaffe cameras are extremely rare and extremely expensive in the several thousand pounds range. Post WW2 Soviet Russian contractors produced quality made reproductions of these and other Leica cameras predominantly between 1956 & 1973. For the most part they are Russian Zorki or Fed cameras. Pre-war the Soviets built an entire industry on Leica copies for their domestic market. This post WW2 Soviet Russian made Nazi Luftwaffe Leica camera is in excellent condition. It is the gold effect case variant with faux Nazi Luftwaffe and motto markings, removable lens cover and original leather carry case. The camera is numbered 20368. The camera appears to be fully functioning but has not been tested and we give no guarantee regarding functionality. The camera comes with its original leather case with clasp fasteners and retaining screw which retains the camera securely in its case during transport. The price for this quality made camera, an interesting conversation piece worthy of further research includes UK delivery. OPT 861 (shelves storeroom with clocks)
£595.00

**RARE**WW1 1918 Wood Transit Cased 1918 British Military Lamp Electric Signaling, Daylight Mark 1 Morse Code Set By Arthur Lyon & Wrench Ltd With Accessories & Original Illustrated Instruction Pamphlet. Sn 22553:18 - 22553:18
The Lamp, Electric, Signaling, Daylight, was a portable, electric morse military signaling lamp, used for daylight communications in World War 1 and through until after World War 2. The lamp used an external battery as a power source (not included). This is a rare to find Mark 1 example. It is complete with its original communication cords Lamp, spare filters and an original tin of spare bulbs screw in spike for the lamp for handle or mount use. The fitted case has the correct terminals for attaching communication wires and is complete with correct Morse Key. The lid of the wood transit case has an identification plate ‘Lamp Electric Signaling, Daylight Mark 1 1918 Made By Arthur Lyon & Wrench Ltd’, a similar plate is mounted on the lamp. The inside of the case has instructions for use plates and contains its original illustrated instructions pamphlet. The original wood case has 2 hinged lids covered with canvas and press stud fasteners The case is fitted with original leather shoulder strap. The case measures 9 ½” x 9 ½” x 6”. The case has no damage. The set has not been tested and we give no guarantee regarding functionality. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22553:18 (storeroom shelves above entrenching equipment)
£375.00
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17  18  19  20  21  22  23  24  Next Page 1 of 24