Description
This listing is for a vintage pair of British military Bino Prism No.5 Mk V/3 x7 binoculars, finished in olive green textured enamel and fitted with built-in graticules (range-finding reticles) in the right optical tube. These binoculars were standard issue for UK armed forces and designed for use in field observation, artillery spotting, and naval applications.
Main Features:
- Model: Bino Prism No.5 Mk V/3
- Magnification: 7x
- Objective lens diameter: 50mm
- Eye lens diameter: 15mm
- Colour: Military green (textured finish)
- Serial number: 102801
- Dual eyepiece focusing with clear engraved scale rings
- Build-in graticules (range-finding reticles) in the right optical tube.
- Includes red desiccator port plugs on each side
- Heavy-duty metal body with durable textured army green paint
- Dimensions (when binoculars fully open): 180mm (W) x 200mm (H) x 65mm (D)
- Weight: approx. 1.1 kg
Condition:
- Overall in very good working condition with some paint wear and minor surface marks consistent with age.
- Optics are clear with focused image.
- Focusing mechanisms turn smoothly.
A fine collectible piece for militaria enthusiasts, collectors of vintage optical instruments, or historical display.
Background:
The No.5 Mk V/3 binoculars were part of the British Army’s precision optical equipment range from the mid-20th century, commonly used by artillery observers and naval personnel. The internal graticule scale allowed operators to estimate range and target bearing quickly in the field — a defining feature of genuine military issue optics.
These binoculars make an excellent collectible for militaria, optical instrument, or WWII/Cold War history enthusiasts.
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