Carl Zeiss Jena Telex 6x Binoculars With "K" Mar
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- $6
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- $1
- Sales tax (est. 8.9%)
- $1
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- $8
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Market demand: general surplus in Illinois sold in 55% of closed auctions this past year, with a median of 3 bids per lot. From 328 completed sales in our archive.
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Item: Carl Zeiss Jena Telex 6x Binoculars With "K" Mar Pickup: Albion, IL 62806 Loading help on site: please advise (assume none) Please quote pickup, any packing or crating, and transport.
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Carl Zeiss Jena Telex 6x binoculars, circa 1914, serial 427846, with "K" military marking and original black leather case; optics clear and mechanics smooth, brass showing through worn textured body covering from field use. Military collectors and vintage optics dealers pursue these for authenticity value, parts harvesting, or restoration projects targeting early WWI German equipment. Before bidding verify the "clear optics" claim under magnification for internal fungus or separation, test focus wheel resistance across full range, and inspect case stitching for structural integrity despite visible crazing.
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Description from HiBid
This set features the defining "K" stamped on the bridge, a detail in Zeiss military production that signified specialized contract or cold-resistant service optics. Manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena in approximately 1914 and marked with serial number427846, these binoculars represent a compact, high-performance Telex 6x model. The body retains its original black textured covering, showing brass exposure at the ocular rings and bridge edges due to age and operational use. The optical glass is reported as clear and free of flaws, and all mechanical elements—focus wheel and hinge—operate smoothly. Accompanied by its original heavy-duty black leather transport case with a secure spring-stud closure and intact shoulder strap, the case displays surface wear and crazing with structurally sound stitching. Both binoculars and case evidence authentic field use, aligning with early WWI service history. Dimensions: binoculars 10.2 cm H x 15.2 cm W (4.0" H x 6.0" W), weight is 469 g (1 lb 0.5 oz); case 12.7 cm H x 16.5 cm W (5.0" H x 6.5" W). PM/OT
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Albion, IL 62806
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