though as mentioned before much of the original nickel plating has worn away
not extensively cleaned showing its authentic look from over 170 tears of existence
The mid war galvanized steel liner band is marked on the left side with 64 n
We can even see some "grass writing" style Japanese cursive being used
This example is offered in excellent condition and is wonderfully marked with the Portuguese crest and 1942 date both just forward of the safety and on the butt stock
Original U.S. WWII Navy Bu. Ships Mark 1 Mod.2 7x50 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with Case - Dated 1943 U.S. Ammo though as mentioned before muchOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition pair of WWII U. S. Navy Mark 1 Mod. 2 7x50 Binoculars, made in 1943 by Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., specifically designed for the Bureau of Ships. U. S. Navy organizations that were largely responsible for procurement in the 1940s were designated Bureaus, each commanded by a Rear Admiral. These Bureaus included: Aeronautics, Engineering, Navigation, Ordnance, and Ships. So the fleet of