Original U.S. WWI & WWII US Army/Navy M17 Binocular Grouping - 2 Binos Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly The Bakelite grip plates are

The Bakelite grip plates are closely checkered and in good condition

returning to the closed position by spring action

DEM VERMESSUNGSINSPEKTOR FREIDRICH STUMPF was awarded the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

Thus this rifle was a Lee-Metford Mk II from 1892 until 1905

It also includes some wonderful period accessories

Original U.S. WWI & WWII US Army/Navy M17 Binocular Grouping - 2 Binos Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly The Bakelite grip plates areOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 2 Available. Binoculars have a long history of military use. Galilean designs were widely used up to the end of the 19th century when they gave way to Porro prism types. Binoculars constructed for general military use tend to be more rugged than their civilian counterparts. They generally avoid fragile center focus arrangements in favor of independent focus, which also makes for easier, more effective weatherproofing.