Imperial German Fernglas 08 Emil Busch w/ Case
$5.55
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Item: Imperial German Fernglas 08 Emil Busch w/ Case 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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Imperial German Fernglas 08 binoculars by Emil Busch, 1919 manufacture, Field Gray finish with mild internal dust and stiff diopters but smooth hinge action, includes original canvas strap, matched case with broken left strap attachment, instruction manual present. Collectors and militaria dealers buy WWI optical instruments for historical authenticity and resale to specialty buyers, while parts pickers harvest optics from damaged units. Before bidding, test both diopter mechanisms fully for smoothness, inspect the case strap attachment point to assess repair feasibility, and verify all markings remain legible and matching.
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Condition note: Left strap of case broken, mild internal dust spotting
Description from HiBid
This features an Imperial German Army "Fernglas 08" infantry binocular manufactured by Emil Busch A-G, Rathenow, and accepted in January 1919 according to the "I. 19" stamp, placing it at the end of WWI production. The binoculars display exceptionally clear markings and retain their authentic Field Gray finish. A rare, period-correct canvas service strap is attached. Optically, the set provides a clear and bright view with only mild internal dust spotting. Mechanically, the hinge operates smoothly while individual eye diopters are stiff but remain fully adjustable. These binoculars are accompanied by the original, manufacturer-matched case measuring 5.5" H x 5.0" W (14.0 cm H x 12.7 cm W), which still contains the rare internal paper instruction manual; the left strap of the case is broken at the attachment. The binoculars themselves measure 12.1 cm H x 11.4 cm W (4.75" H x 4.5" W) and weigh 578 g (1 lb 4.4 oz). Both the case and binoculars feature matching Emil Busch markings, and thecase remains sturdy with a highly legible label. PM/OT
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Albion, IL 62806
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