NZbinodude
Well-known member
I've got an old pair of Binoculars my Grandfather left me before he passed away. He was an officer in the Swedish military and had them on hand for field work.
They're about 30-40? years old now. The eye-cups are still butter smooth to twist - much smoother than any new Victory model I've tested (it's as if they're rolling on ball bearings!!), but the lenses are turning a little 'yellowish' and I can see some mould growing around the edge of the lenses.
Do any of you have any info on this model which you might be willing to share?
Also, where would I go to get them fully restored? New lenses, even? Must be someone out there, surely, who could do such a thing for a good price? A rocket scientist perhaps...B) They've got a lot of sentimental value, and they're built like a freakin' tank. I'm 20 years old now - I'd be stoked to use them for another 20.
Any help would be much appreciated! There's hardly any info on the net...nor pictures.
Cheers,
AJ
They're about 30-40? years old now. The eye-cups are still butter smooth to twist - much smoother than any new Victory model I've tested (it's as if they're rolling on ball bearings!!), but the lenses are turning a little 'yellowish' and I can see some mould growing around the edge of the lenses.
Do any of you have any info on this model which you might be willing to share?
Also, where would I go to get them fully restored? New lenses, even? Must be someone out there, surely, who could do such a thing for a good price? A rocket scientist perhaps...B) They've got a lot of sentimental value, and they're built like a freakin' tank. I'm 20 years old now - I'd be stoked to use them for another 20.
Any help would be much appreciated! There's hardly any info on the net...nor pictures.
Cheers,
AJ
