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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 averyniceexample of the sought after `GOLD STRIPE` AUDUBON. This onedates from 1979and stillperforms verywell.Itlackstheusualrubber fold down eyecups buthas the plastic type withthewinged section neatlyremovedbya previous owner.I find these comfortable with or without spectacles. It hasthe tripod mount in the usual AUDUBON place on the underside. Theviewout is clear,wideand sharp.Thecase is still in good shape itmay be an earlier one the later ones tend to fall apart!Originalgoodleatherneckstrap andcase straps are present as is a SWIFT silica gel sachet. There are nolens caps buta new microfibrelens cloth issupplied.Defects:the usual little dents where the neckstrap studs have rubbed;someotherlight marks,andsomepaint lossfromthe focusing wheel; internallyafewtiny dust specks; cut back plastic eyecups – not rubber fold down.itake great care examining, using and describing the binoculars andscopes i sell, 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; tripod mount in body; serialnumber J-b56 No.791136;field of view: 445 feet at 1000 yards; weight 1036gramswith case and accessories 1570grams.Thesebinoculars will be thoroughly double wrapped & packed for thepurchaser and will be sent using a signed for 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 EXAMPLE IS INVERYPLEASING CONDITION. 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
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Category: Cameras and Photography:Telescopes and Binoculars:Binoculars and Monoculars
Location: Woodbridge