Ross Stepruva 9X35 #4932 (1 Viewer)

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RPA1991

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• May 2, 2016

• #1

Hello everyone,

First off I wish I could upload a photo, but apparently the resolution is too big!

Anyway, following a clear out I did some googling but still not certain what I have. The interesting thing for me is that I haven't yet seen stepruva's with a serial number as low as this, would this mean c. 1933/34?

Are these worth anything? (Not that I have any desire to sell) #15852 is currently on eBay for £85 posted. Apart from the serial # this pair and case look identical to mine, although mine has a thin leather strap.

Any info would be really appreciated!:king:

 

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Binastro

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• May 2, 2016

• #2

Welcome.
A nice binocular.
I have often thought of getting one, but haven't yet.

Most Ross employees are no longer available, but some binocular members here are likely to know the date.

 

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RPA1991

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• May 2, 2016

• #3

Thanks Binastro, they do feel very nice... And that's all I know about binoculars! Rifle scopes on the other hand I could go on for hours about.

I should have also mentioned that these are by no means in pristine condition. My great grandfather used them throughout his service in the home guard so they have plenty of character enhancing chips and dings! Although they seem to work beautifully still.

 

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Binastro

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• May 3, 2016

• #4

I think that Robin Hood also used one.

 

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LPT

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• May 3, 2016

• #5

Your Stepruva was made in the later 1950's. In 1954 Ross after changed ownership a new serial number series was introduced which is why it is low-numbered. It is a very nice wide-angle (7.8 deg FOV) binocular much favored by birdwatchers back in the day. This is an often posted picture of an excited Camilla at the races brandishing one: http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02167/camilla-win_2167858k.jpg If in good condition eBay value's about $100 USD.

 

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Binastro

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• May 3, 2016

• #6

The Royal family are and have been avid horse racing fans and frequently use binoculars. Often Zeiss, but now Swarovski have royal appointment I think.
They are also excellent photographers and movie makers.
Her Majesty also trained on motor vehicle maintenance.
Many pilots, naval officers and a world authority on radio aerials.
They are technically minded.

 

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RPA1991

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• May 3, 2016

• #7

Huh, so it turns out that family story has been fudged over the years... Very strange. Great info there LPT and Binastro, many thanks!

Here's a pic of mine for anyone's future reference:
http://imgur.com/nM51h9s

 

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LPT

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• May 3, 2016

• #8

Sorry, RPA1991, I was dating the # 15852 Stepruva. Yours, # 4932, would have been made a little earlier probably 1954-1955. Yours is hardly the first instance I've seen of family histories of binoculars getting a little mixed up.

 

Last edited: May 3, 2016