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WW2 1943 British WD Ausralian F.Tough Manufactured Vickers Heavy Machine Gun Clinometer Sight MK II With Correct Spirit Level & 1944 Dated Leather Case By JCS. OPT 834 - OPT 834
Virtually every army that used machine guns had some form of clinometer or angle of sight instrument in use by 1914, these sights led to the design of the MKII Clinometer introduced by Loc A-7266 of 9th September 1930(see pages 511 & 512 of The Grand Old Lady of No Mans Land by Goldsmith). This is an original Vickers Heavy Machine Gun Clinometer Sight MK II in its original case. The sight has the correct steel and brass construction with calibrated dial and spirit level. The sight has the correct model designation stamp with ‘Aust’ (Australian) ‘F. Tough’ manufacturer detail, WD marks and 1943 date (illustrated). The sight functions as it should. It is contained in its original leather case with hinged lid, The cases’ buckle is absent but its fastening strap is present . The sides of the case have small leather riveted strap loops. The rear of the case is impressed with model designation & manufacturer detail together with 1944 date. The inside of the case has storage instruction impressed into the leather (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. OPT 834.
£225.00

WW2 Nazi German, Winter/ Russian Front (Blue Cross) Dienstglas (Service Glass), 7 X 50 Magnification, German Infantry Officer's Binoculars By Carl Zeiss, Jena (blc) With WW2 1944 Case. Sn 10400:9 - 10400:9
An original pair of WW2 Nazi German, Dienstglas (Service Glass), 7 X 50 Magnification, Infantry Officer's Binoculars & case. The binoculars have undamaged adjustable Bakelite eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars and they are fitted with original thin leather neck strap and leather tab for attachment to Uniform. All optics are good and function as they should. The right shoulder of the binoculars are crisply stamped 'Dienstglas 7x 50' and with serial number '43999'. It is also stamped with the code 'blc' which is the Nazi wartime code for Carl Zeiss, Jena together with a blue ‘+’ which indicates that the lenses were treated to withstand temperatures down to -40° for cold climate use such as Winter or use on the Russian front. They are contained in their fitted sturdy black leather case with hinged lid. The lid of the case has its original sprung, armoured strap and the body has its original single stud fastener. The case is fitted with leather shoulder strap. The body of the case near to the rim is faintly Waffenamt, WW2 dated which appears to be '1944' together with 3 letters which are unreadable, no doubt a Nazi manufacturer mark. Price for these nicely marked Nazi Binoculars in their WW2 dated case, includes UK delivery. Sn 10400:9.
£795.00

WW1 1917 British WD Kershaw & Son Ltd Leeds No3 MK II, 6X Magnification Prismatic Binoculars With WD 1916 No2 Leather Case By JAJ & Co. OPT 802 - OPT 802
These are a nice original cased pair of WW1 British Military No3 MK II, 6X Magnification Prismatic binoculars. The binoculars measure 5 ¾” X 4 ¼” and have a black textured finish, with adjustable bakelite eyepieces (one has a small stable chip to the edge). The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars fitted with original leather neck strap. All optics are good and function as they should. The right shoulder of the binoculars is crisply stamped with graticule detail together with 1917 date, WD arrow and maker’s name ‘Kershaw & Son Ltd Leeds’. The left shoulder is crisply stamped with ‘Binocular Prismatic No3 MK II, Magnification 6’ detail together with 'No.31530'. All lettering is highlighted in original white paint (illustrated). The binoculars retain all of their original black finish. They are contained in their fitted hard body leather case with hinged lid and retaining strap with buckle. The case is clean. The left & right sides of the case have leather tabs fitted with adjustable leather shoulder strap. The rear has 2 belt loops. The hinged lid has maker detail ‘JAJ & Co’, ‘1916’ date designation ‘Case No2 Prismatic Binocular’ and name ‘P.G. Geary’ most likely the officer who owned these binoculars. The body has WD broad arrow mark. The price for this nicely marked pair of WW2 dated binoculars worthy of further research regarding the officer’s name includes UK delivery. OPT 802
£275.00

Cased, WW2 1941 Swiss Armee-Modell Kern Of ARRAU 6X24 Magnification Binoculars With Eye Piece Protector Cover, Leather Neck Strap, Uniform Attachment Tab & Correct Swiss Made Leather Case Inscribed ‘Kpt (Nazi German Kriegsmarine Kapitän ) Halfri 11/252 - OPT 801
This is a very nice set of WW2 Swiss Army 6X24 Binoculars, complete with their original neck strap and eyepiece protector. Small field glasses were highly preferred by officers due to their convenience. This example is fully functional, with clear optics and a very nice correct leather carry case. It is marked as follows: (Swiss Cross) Armee-Modell (Swiss Cross) 1941 6X24. The left base is also marked with maker Kern (maker) of ARRAU, a town in Northern Switzerland. The front of the binoculars have additional Swiss Cross Proofs, as well as serial No 27208. The binoculars have the correct range reticule in the left eyepiece. The lanyard bars have original leather neck strap and it has a uniform attachment tab with eyelet for buttoning to uniform. The included tan leather case is in great shape, with a functional spring loaded closure strap and shoulder strap. The bottom is well marked with a Swiss Proof Mark, as well as an indistinct maker mark and number 16. The front of the case has period hand inscribed wording ‘Kpt’ (Nazi German Kriegsmarine Kapitän rank), what looks like ’Halfri’ (possible officer’s name) ‘11/252’ (possible Kriegsmarine ship or parts designation) indicating that at some point in the war these binoculars were in carried by a Kriegsmarine Officer. The price for this nicely marked pair of WW2 dated binoculars & case worthy of further research regarding the Officer’s name and designation includes UK delivery. OPT 801
£295.00

WW2 Era Nazi D.A.K. (German Africa Corps) bek (Hensoldt-Werk fuer Optik und Mechanik, Herborn) Direct Line 3x8 Optical Gun Sight For PaK 38 & 40 Anti Tank Guns. OPT 800 - OPT 800
This is an original sight for Nazi German artillery Guns. These sights were used on the PaK 38 & 40 anti tank guns (illustrated in image 1 are copies of images of PaK 38 (left) & PaK 40 guns in combat during WW2). The steel sight retains some of its original DAK sand coloured paint. It has the correct graduated reticule (cannot photograph but the reticule form is illustrated in image 2) & gun mount. The optics function as they should. The body has identification markings ‘66071 F.3x8’ and Nazi wartime manufacturer code ‘bek’ which is Hensoldt-Werk fuer Optik und Mechanik, Herborn. It also has a ‘+’ mark (seal or lubrication designation). The price includes UK delivery. OPT 800
£275.00

Cased, WW2 1944 British WD Kershaw No2 MK III, 6X Magnification Prismatic Binoculars With Period Webbing Covered Case. OPT 799 - OPT 799
These are a nice original cased pair of WW2 British Military No2 MKIII, 6X Magnification Prismatic binoculars. The binoculars measure 6" X 5" and have a black textured finish, with adjustable eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars. All optics are good and function as they should. The right shoulder of the binoculars is crisply stamped with graticule detail together with 1944 date, WD arrow and maker’s name ‘Kershaw’. The left shoulder is crisply stamped with ‘Bino Prism No2 MK III, x6' Model and magnification detail together with 'No.267058'. All lettering is highlighted in original white paint (illustrated). The binoculars retain all of their original black finish. They are contained in their fitted hard body khaki webbing covered case with hinged lid and single brass stud fastener. The case is clean. The left & right sides of the case have webbing tabs with brass strap bars. The lid has a female press stud fastener that fastens to a male brass stud on the front of the body. The rear has brass belt hanger bars. The price for this nicely marked pair of WW2 dated binoculars & case includes UK delivery. OPT 799
£175.00

Transit Cased, WW2 1944 Canadian Research Enterprises Ltd Contract Barr & Stroud Glasgow Scotland No 12 MK VI Rangefinder With Post WW2 1952 Gift Presentation Plate, WW2 1942 Dated Transit Case With Charles Franks Glasgow Suppliers Label. OPT 798 - OPT 798
This is an Infantry Rangefinder from WWII used by the infantry. Designed for P.I.L. (position in line) navigational and general purposes. This Rangefinder was made in Canada to support the British war effort. This rangefinder is contained in its original wooden transit chest. The range finder has manufacturer plate ‘Research Enterprises Ltd Canada By Arrangement With Barr & Stroud Glasgow Ltd Glasgow’ and identification plate ‘Rangefinder No.12 MK VI 1944’ together with serial number and 1931-35 patents (illustrated). There is also a later 1952 civilian Christmas gift presentation plate (illustrated). The instrument retains its original green paint finish, folding handles and lens covers with retaining straps. The optics function as they should. The wooden chest is in excellent condition with all straps and catches in good working order. Internally the case is fitted to hold the instrument securely. The case contains a tool / rod. The exterior of the chest has its original ‘Charles Franks Glasgow’ supplier’s label and original period Scottish postage stamps. There is also original stencilled model designation (all illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. OPT 798 (floor under shelves storeroom)
£575.00

**IMPRESSIVE**LARGE**WW1 Era British WD Brass & Leather Coastal Artillery Telescope By Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Ltd London With Brass lens Cover Supplied By Charles Franks Glasgow & Matching Franks Glasgow WD Wood Tri-Pod With Spiked End Caps. - 14979/7865
In 1892 Alexander Thomas Clarkson went into partnership Robert Henry Broadhurst . They made quality optical instruments. In 1915 trading as 'Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co’ the business was listed at Farringdon Road London. During WW1 as part of the war effort, the company set up further telescope factories in Watford, and a lens-making facility in central London producing optical instruments for the British War Dept. This is an impressive WW1 era large British WD Brass & Leather Coastal Artillery Telescope by 'Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Ltd London. The optics of the telescope are excellent and clear. It has a 3” diameter lens with its original protective brass cap. When mounted in its extended position it is 46” in length. The telescope is leather bound. The leather has a supplier’s label ‘Charles Franks Glasgow’ (illustrated in image 2). The brass draw of the scope is crisply marked by the manufacturer ‘'Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Ltd 63 Farringdon Road London EC 3059 No.44” (illustrated in image 2). The telescope is mounted on its original heavy wood tripod with alloy and brass mounts. The legs have alloy spiked feet and one leg has its original leather strap with buckle for fastening the legs together during transit. The tripod holds the telescope by means of a brass bracket. The brass mount on the tripod has a ‘WD arrow’ and number ‘1643’ (illustrated in image 2). One leg of the tripod has a matching ‘Franks Glasgow’ retailer label (illustrated in image 2). The telescope rotates freely 360 degrees. The telescope including mount stands at 57" to the centre when in the open position. This is an impressive, full size, WD Coastal Artillery Telescope by a quality maker complete with matching supplier tripod. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 14979/7865 (near radiator storeroom)
£795.00

WW2 Era Canadian Royal Navy WD Pattern 373C ‘Officer Of The Watch’ Single Draw Brass Naval Telescope By CKC (Canadian Kodak Company)With Sliding Sun Shade & Intricate Rope Lashing. Sn 21067 - 21067
A World War II era Canadian WD marked single-draw nautical telescope. These telescopes were used by Ship’s 'Officer of the Watch'. Made from solid brass the barrel is wrapped in textured black leather and in the period it has had intricate rope cord lashing applied over the leather to assist grip. It has a sliding brass sun shade. The telescope has an adjusting ring numbered ‘0 + 5 - 5 – 0’. The draw is crisply marked with Canadian 'broad arrow' set inside of a 'C' ( this Canadian WD mark was discontinued circa 1949). It also has ‘Pattern 373C’ & ‘No. 3284’. Fully extended the scope measures 23 ½”, closed 13”. All optics of the telescope are excellent and function as they should. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21067
£275.00

1906 Dated British WD Vickers Sons & Maxim Ltd Telescope Sighting No.4 (Mark 1) Brass 5.5 Magnification Sighting Scope For WW1 18 & 13 Pdr Field Artillery Guns. OPT 797 - OPT 797
The No.4 MK 1 was the standard sighting telescope used on the rocking bar sight on the standard 18 pdr field piece and possibly the 13 pdr. It has a 5.5 x magnification and a 5.5 degree field of view. The rocking bar gave it an independent line of sight from the barrel’s angle of elevation. Our example is in excellent condition. It has a post reticule. It is 17 ¼” overall length. The sight is clearly marked ‘Vickers Sons & Maxim Ltd 1906 No.571 Tel. Sighting No.4 (Mark 1)’ above WD arrow. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 797
£195.00
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