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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 averytidyexample of the lastgeneration`GOLD STRIPE` AUDUBON labelledH.R. for high resolution.I`mnot sure what actual difference there was between this later H.R.variant and the earlier gold stripes maybe a change in lenscoating?All the glass inthis example appearsto be in lovely condition and itis a joy to use inmy opinion.The case is ingoodcondition apartfrom a repairedlid averycommon failingwiththe later brown audubon case.Theoriginal accessories includeSWIFT brochure,SWIFTlens cloth, all leathercaseandneck straps,allfour lens caps (onenon-original); silica gel sachet and winged eyecups.Defects;theusual little dents where the neckstrap studs have rubbed; internallyafew tinytiny dust specks; caselid hasbeen repairedand has a previous owners name written on the underside;some slight paint loss around the exterior particularlyfrom the focusing wheel.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 H.R.8.5x 44 EXTRA WIDE FIELD – Model 804; made in japan; fully coatedoptics; fold down eye cups; tripod mount in body; serial number J-b56No.822061;field of view: 445 feet at 1000 yards; weight 1054gramswith case and accessories 1614grams.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 NICE EXAMPLE ISAWAITING A NEW OWNER & USER.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