WWII British Army Binoculars – Dated 1943 – With Sighting Graticule

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WWII British Army Binoculars – 1943 – With Case & Sighting Graticule

 

These WWII binoculars are in superb original condition. They were made for the British Army and are dated 1943. The maker is, “TAYLOR-HOBSON”. Attached to the binoculars is the original Army neck strap with small buckles still in place.

 

The binoculars have been well protected and cared for by it’s British Army issue webbing binocular case, with lid and brass press stud. The binocular case is dated 1944 and has a British military arrow mark. The case makers mark on the inside of the lid reads, “M W & S LTD”. Attached to case is the shoulder strap; there is wear on the shoulder strap and the makers mark and date on the strap are unreadable. Both the case and the shoulder strap are in fair used condition. All the betal fittings to the case and strap are present, including the 3 “C” clasps on the back of the case for attaching it to a waist belt. There are the faint remnants of hand applied military marks (numbers) on the lid of the case.

 

Both arms of the binoculars have a British Military arrow mark.

Markings on the left arm are, “O.S. 420. M.A. BINO PRISM No. 2 Mk. III x 6 No. 263981”.

Marked on the right arm is, “GRATICULES o APART and o, o AND 1o HIGH” plus “TAYLOR-HOBSON 1943”.

The 4 red “screws” on the objective end cover plates, are to seal the dessicator vents that facilitate the option to insert dry air into the binoculars to reduce condensation. I believe this facility was introduced on the Mk III’s only. Also, hand applied in Red close to the dessicator vents, is a single letter “W” which may be connected with the “dry air” facility?

There is a Sighting Graticule or Ranging Sight, in the right hand lens. Please see photograph 7; it is a hand drawn copy of how the Graticule looks when viewed through the lens.
 

The binoculars function smoothly and correctly. Focusing is good and the lens’s are clear, but not crystal. Each lens can be individually adjusted for optimal clarity of vision. There is no visible damage or wear, beyond minor usage, age and wear. Both bakelite eye cups are clean and free from chips and cracks.

 

Buyer to pay for postage please which will be 5.50 within the UK. I will ship world wide. Interested overseas buyers are requested to please contact me for exact shipping costs.

Category: Collectables:Militaria:World War II (1939-1945):Field Gear
Location: Hants, Hampshire

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