Original U.S. WWII M8 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case - Serial 16656 Category_Fusee Spring & Cover Over the chamber it is

Over the chamber it is clearly marked (CROWN) / ERFURT / 1890

It looks to be in delicate condition

under cover of darkness the Regiment came out of action and moved to new contingent area

There is still a ghost of the stylized P in a circle under the wrist of the stock

Years of Manufacture: circa 1871

Original U.S. WWII M8 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case - Serial 16656 Category_Fusee Spring & Cover Over the chamber it isOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M3, M6, M13 and M13A1 binoculars were issued to all branches of the U. S. military during WW2. The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M8, M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing. The later models also introduced coated optics to reduce glare. A total of 43,378 were made at an original price of $72 ea., however the majority