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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old Pair of Hensoldt/Wetzlar binoculars.

« on: July 31, 2011, 01:09:28 am »

I'm really glad they brought you back some good memories. I found a page that had a picture of a WW II German production of them and they look almost exactly the same except for an extra support bar (I think that;s what you call it) that runs across near where you look through.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old Pair of Hensoldt/Wetzlar binoculars.

« on: July 29, 2011, 11:30:52 pm »

That's really cool to hear sevenseas. I didn't think they were WW II era because they were in really good condition. The made in Germany (in english) gave it away.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old Pair of Hensoldt/Wetzlar binoculars.

« on: July 28, 2011, 01:46:18 pm »

I would never think about selling these. These binoculars are in perfect condition. The lenses are crystal clear. I really just wanted to know how much they could be worth and maybe a little info on them.

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Antique Questions Forum / Old Pair of Hensoldt/Wetzlar binoculars.

« on: July 28, 2011, 11:18:49 am »

First off, I'm not even sure you would consider the binoculars I have as an antique. I am not an expert but they do look slightly old fashioned and belonged to my great grandfather (and by the looks of them they weren't used much) from whom I inherited them.

Now to the binoculars. They have their original case. The binoculars have a slim form to them, not like the bulky ones you see today, and are colored black. There is a logo by the eye piece that says "Hensoldt/Wetzlar" and to the right of this it states the power (7x42 dialyt). Markings continue to show up. It has engraved onto it "made in Germany" and its serial # (822011). My grandfather told me that his father bought them in the 50's. I think they are worth something because I had a look on Ebay and saw a similar pair go for $400. I don't think mine are worth that much but they are in pristine condition. That's about it. Yesterday I uploaded some photos of it onto flikr so if you would be so kind as to check them out...........

Case: http://www.flickr.com/photos/65708874@N03/5983964702/in/photostream

Binoculars : http://www.flickr.com/photos/65708874@N03/5983969576/in/photostream

Logo and power engravings : http://www.flickr.com/photos/65708874@N03/5983410873/in/photostream

Serial and Location Made : http://www.flickr.com/photos/65708874@N03/5983420339/in/photostream

Thanks for looking into this and any information about a price would be much appreciated.