A Pair of Antique (1921) German Carl Zeiss Jena Delactis 8x40 Military Binoculars in Hard Leather Case
This is a pair of antique German Carl Zeiss Jena Delactis 8x40 military binoculars. The binoculars have 8x magnification and 40mm objective lens diameter. Individual eyepiece focusing. Built in or around 1921.
The binoculars have metal body with leather armouring. Good working condition.
Some main features:
Model: Carl Zeiss Jena 8×40 Delactis
Serial number: 1139059 (this number suggests that these binoculars were produced in 1921).
The binoculars have 8x magnification and 40mm objective lens diameter.
Large 20mm eyepieces for comfortable and wider field of view.
Individual eyepiece focusing.
Dimensions (when binoculars fully open): 190mm (W) x 150mm (H) x 60mm (D)
Weight: approx. 1.1 kg (2.4 lb.)
These binoculars are in correct collimation and have very good images for their age.
Wear and tear to the binoculars body and to the leather case appropriate with age.
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