WW2 German Luftwaffe D. F. 10x80 Flak Fernrohr - AIRCRAFT FLAK SPOTTING BINOCULAR
Item History & Price
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You are bidding on a STUNNING and VEVYR RARE example of a LATE WAR WW2 German Luftwaffe Doppelfernrohr (D.F.) 10x80 Flakfernrohr Spotting Binocular and Transit Chest! In 1936, Emil Busch AG of Rathenow won a contract to produce a 10x binocular for air observation for the German military. Leitz and Möller each produced competing prototypes, but the Busch model was chosen for its lighter weight (6.5 kg vs. 9.25kg for the Möller and 8.5kg for the Leitz) and greater field of vi...ew (131m at 1000m vs. 105m/113m for the Möller/Leitz models). Production began soon afterwards and continued through the war, when the Busch design was also produced by other firms in Germany and occupied Poland. All models have identical optical systems: 80mm cemented achromatic objectives with 280mm focal length, 70-deg eyepieces, 45-deg Schmidt roof prisms. Due to allied bombing, the 10x80s were primarily used for identifying attacking aircraft and directing the large 4m rangefinders, searchlights and cannons of the anti-aircraft batteries around German cities. They also proved useful on the battlefield, and a version with 20-deg inclined eyepieces was produced for use at sea. A single half of the 10x80 binocular served as Z.F. (Zielfernrohr) 10x80, a sight for the 8.8cm artillery.The D.F. engraved before 10x80 stands for Doppelfernrohr (double telescope). Only the early Busch models will have the manufacturer's name, others will have the three letter code beh (E. Leitz, Wetzlar), dkl (Schneider, Bad Kreuznach), cro (R. Fuess, Berlin Steglitz), bpd (C.P. Goerz, Vienna), eug (Optische Präzisions-Werke, Warsaw) or cxn (E. Busch, Rathenow). Made of a large tooled alloy and aluminum construction, these 10 x 80 power rangefinding FlaK binoculars are in EXCELLENT used condition! Manufactured by dkl (Josef Schneider), they retain approx. 95% of their original finish! All adjustments and knobs work as they should, and all original data and manufacture information is also present. The optics are perfectly aligned, and EXTREMELY CLEAR, however, they are a bit foggy as you can see in the photos. Of late-war production each piece is painted in Dunkelgelb - INCLUDING the original transit chest! The other RARE item included is the orignal canvas cover (I have only ever seen one other)! The binoculars feature the stamped serial number, "10934". Other parts included are:
CradleRetains 95% original paint and is 100% functional. SOme slight corrosion from storage, but no breaks, cracks, or damage.
MesskreisRetains 95% original paint, and 100% COMPLETE. Fully functional and fluid still remains in the bubble level. The small tightening knob has a crack/repair (probably done post-war).
Visier Sight98% original paint, glow in the dark markings are still present (rare). Some slight spotting from corrosion. Adjustment/tightening knob functions perfectly.
HeadpadRetains all original paint, rubber is still quite flexible with no damage or tears.
Optical Battery BoxRetain 95% original paint, manufacture code and markings. No breaks or damage.
Sight Light Plug/CableNo damage or cracking with prominent Waffenamt. Canvas Cover100% unused, it is in near PERFECT condition...and VERY RARE. Original Light BulbsAll four spare light bulbs for the optical lighting cable are present. Wood Transport/Transit ChestThis is the original chest to the binoculars. In the RARE Dunkelgelb exterior paint...it retains the original vet's name and address. Some slight wear and damage, but nothing that detracts. Everything fits nice and tight as it should.
One of the NICEST examples I have seen in a while, it would make an EXCELLENT addition to any collection or display!
Please email me if you need additional photos or information. ------------------- PAYMENT ----------------- Payment should be made within 7 business days at the end of the auction unless buyer contacts me for other arrangements. I accept all forms of payment.
------------------- SHIPPING ----------------- My goal is to ship within 7 days from auction end. However, depending on circumstances, it may take up to an additional 1 week from receipt of confirmed payment. If you need it shipped sooner, please let me know and I will do our best to accommodate. ------------------- TERMS OF SALE ----------------- Most of my items are vintage, and as such are AS-IS, so you must therefore expect a degree of wear due to age and/or usage. I will describe each auction to the best of my knowledge and take as many photos necessary to ensure you are pleased upon receiving your item. All sales are final, so please make sure your questions are answered to your satisfaction before you purchase.
------------------- ABOUT ME ----------------- Although my passion is the Me109, I do offer many other German Aircraft (Fw190, Me262, etc.), as well as USAF and Japanese items. Occasionally I do offer many non-vintage items such as prints and art relating to the time period. As a private collector myself, I am constantly on the lookout for historical memorabilia, authentic photographs, artwork or anything unique relating to military aircraft. ------------------- COPYRIGHT ----------------- All pictures and descriptions used in my auctions under COPYRIGHT and I forbid the use of these photos and information in any manner such as paper or electronic (internet) publications or otherwise. Use is solely based on my authorization only.
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CradleRetains 95% original paint and is 100% functional. SOme slight corrosion from storage, but no breaks, cracks, or damage.
MesskreisRetains 95% original paint, and 100% COMPLETE. Fully functional and fluid still remains in the bubble level. The small tightening knob has a crack/repair (probably done post-war).
Visier Sight98% original paint, glow in the dark markings are still present (rare). Some slight spotting from corrosion. Adjustment/tightening knob functions perfectly.
HeadpadRetains all original paint, rubber is still quite flexible with no damage or tears.
Optical Battery BoxRetain 95% original paint, manufacture code and markings. No breaks or damage.
Sight Light Plug/CableNo damage or cracking with prominent Waffenamt. Canvas Cover100% unused, it is in near PERFECT condition...and VERY RARE. Original Light BulbsAll four spare light bulbs for the optical lighting cable are present. Wood Transport/Transit ChestThis is the original chest to the binoculars. In the RARE Dunkelgelb exterior paint...it retains the original vet's name and address. Some slight wear and damage, but nothing that detracts. Everything fits nice and tight as it should.
One of the NICEST examples I have seen in a while, it would make an EXCELLENT addition to any collection or display!
Please email me if you need additional photos or information. ------------------- PAYMENT ----------------- Payment should be made within 7 business days at the end of the auction unless buyer contacts me for other arrangements. I accept all forms of payment.
------------------- SHIPPING ----------------- My goal is to ship within 7 days from auction end. However, depending on circumstances, it may take up to an additional 1 week from receipt of confirmed payment. If you need it shipped sooner, please let me know and I will do our best to accommodate. ------------------- TERMS OF SALE ----------------- Most of my items are vintage, and as such are AS-IS, so you must therefore expect a degree of wear due to age and/or usage. I will describe each auction to the best of my knowledge and take as many photos necessary to ensure you are pleased upon receiving your item. All sales are final, so please make sure your questions are answered to your satisfaction before you purchase.
------------------- ABOUT ME ----------------- Although my passion is the Me109, I do offer many other German Aircraft (Fw190, Me262, etc.), as well as USAF and Japanese items. Occasionally I do offer many non-vintage items such as prints and art relating to the time period. As a private collector myself, I am constantly on the lookout for historical memorabilia, authentic photographs, artwork or anything unique relating to military aircraft. ------------------- COPYRIGHT ----------------- All pictures and descriptions used in my auctions under COPYRIGHT and I forbid the use of these photos and information in any manner such as paper or electronic (internet) publications or otherwise. Use is solely based on my authorization only.
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