This periscope style was used throughout the war by Battery Commanders in trenches, to peak over the top without losing their head. Complete with original steel case with matching Serial Number, aluminum inner case flat tray insert (scarce as usually always missing from these scope sets), 2 spare tinted eyepiece filters still in their holders.
Case measures approximately 15" x 7" x 6", and binoculars are approximately 11 1/2" x 6" x 4". Adjustable height tripod and head, also with matching Serial Number. Tripod legs are in working order and fold, extend, and lock in place. When put together, stands approx. Both the trench binoculars and hard case wear bear original WWII factory paint, with.
Some scuffs and scratches consistent with age and use. Everything appears to be in very good to excellent condition. Optics view through the binoculars clear and crisp on both sides.
Reticle seen through right eyepiece Marked +/-3 horiz. Has some fine filamentry marks. All scope adjustments operate smoothly and correctly. Overall these are really in fantastic shape for a rare set of WWII optics especially in combination with the matching numbered tripod and hard case. See my other Listing #. WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy binoculars 15x80mm 4 Deg. The item "WW2 Imperial Japanese Army 8 x 6.2 degrees Trench Scope Binoculars" is in sale since Sunday, September 27, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Japan\Other Japanese WWII Orig Items". The seller is "keoconr" and is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.