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TheSWIFT AUDUBON 8.5 x 44 PORROPRISM binocular is a CLASSIC instrument.If you already know about them please skip this paragraph! Primarilyaimed at birdwatchers, they soon became accepted as the bestperforming Japanese binocular, with optical ability right up therewith the likes of zeiss and leica. The Audubon 8.5 x 44 has gonethrough many minor changes over the years, but has always kept to itstrademark extra wide field of view, very tough body, and optics whichdeliver amazingly large bright pin-sharp images. Despite SWIFTlabelling some versionsfeatherweight,audubons are no lightweights, they are a good kilo around your neck!Thislisting is for anexcellent almost unmarkedexample of the sought after `GOLD STRIPE` AUDUBON veryvery close to`mint condition`? This example dates from 1976and performs brilliantly, this morning I`ve tested it watching thevisitingblackbirds to my birdtable andit has delivered some great images. All the glass appears to be inlovely condition and itis an absolute joy to use.The case is ingreat condition. Theoriginalleatherneckstrap is present, along with case strap, andall four original lens caps – plus anew microfiber lens cloth is also supplied.Defects;theusual little dents where the neckstrap studs have rubbed; internallyafew tinytiny dust specks & acouple of light smudges.itake great care examining, using and describing the binoculars isell, and always get a second opinion. however, i am not aprofessional and my description is based on my experience and honestassessment; most examples i sell are at least 35 years old and theremay be other defects…….also, please remember, everyone`s eyes aredifferent…..SPECIFICATION:SWIFT AUDUBON `GOLD STRIPE 8.5 x 44 EXTRA WIDE FIELD – Model 804;made in japan; fully coated optics; fold down eye cups; tripod mountin body; serial number J-b56 No.764006;field of view: 445 feet at 1000 yards; weight 1060gramswith case and accessories 1591grams.Thesebinoculars will be thoroughly double wrapped & packed for thepurchaser and will be sent using a tracked service within the U.K.Carriage prices quoted are to mainland U.K. please contact me fora quote if you non-mainland.Iwill also send worldwide using E Bay`s Global Shipping Programme ifit is offered in your country for this item.Collectionis welcome.Paypalmuch preferred.THEGOLD STRIPE AUDUBON IS ALWAYS IN DEMAND, THIS IS A SUPERB EXAMPLEJUST WAITING TO BE PUT INTO REGULAR USE OR TO ADD TO A SWIFTCOLLECTION. TheBUY IT NOW price is carefully set based on this example`s overallcondition and the current market values for GOLD STRIPE AUDUBONS make me a very very close offer if you prefer.Anyquestions just ask I always respond.Ihave other good retro binoculars and scopes listed take a look I always combine to make shipping costs as sensible as possible.Thankyou
Category: Cameras and Photography:Telescopes and Binoculars:Binoculars and Monoculars
Location: Woodbridge
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