Carl Zeiss Wien (Vienna) WW1 6 x 30 Austrian Military Binoculars with Reticle

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Carl Zeiss Wien (Vienna) DF 6 x 30 Austrian military binoculars 1918. In 1916 Carl Zeiss Jena established a production facility in the Penzing district of Vienna – “Zeiss-Werk Wien.” This binocular is a product of that site, being the Austrian version of the parent firm’s DF 6x German military glass. On the left prism plate appears the familar Kuithan Zeiss logo but with “WIEN” replacing the usual “JENA”. On the right plate is engraved “M9/13Z Feldstecher mit Skala 6 fach [ binoculars with reticle, 6-power ] Nr 849897”, this number falling within the Zeiss Jena 1918 production year run. On the edge of the right objective lens plate is stamped (I think?) “W8766” which is the sub-serial for the Vienna plant (photo.) The binoculars are in very worn condition as the photos show. The black leather covering is all present but some of it is starting to peel off and very little of the original paint is left. Optics are very dirty and will require cleaning. But all prisms and lenses are undamaged, and all other parts are present with the sole exception of the IPD scale (which is probably common with other Zeiss binoculars so should be easy to source) and the original black leather lanyard is still attached. The reticle is also present in the right eyepiece with all figures clear and readable. The left individual eyepiece is very stiff but still focuses but the right one will not move as the outer part is not engaging with the inner. But despite this the binoculars do produce a clear, collimated image and a clean and re-lube of the glasses would have them working perfectly, a relatively simple matter for a technician or suitably experienced enthusiast. Still a rare and interesting military glass from the Viennese Zeiss subsidiary which would make an interesting addition to any collection of the marque. The binoculars will be carefully packed in a well padded box for dispatch and sent fully insured. I never end auctions early so there is no “buy-it-now” price. Postage:- UK Royal Mail First Class Signed 4-40. Europe Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed 7, rest of world 10. Please see my other binoculars for sale. Payment or email contact required from the winning bidder within 24 hours of auction end. ( Photo of former Zeiss-Werk Wien courtesy of Wikipedia.)

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