Help with binoculars-habicht 10x40 (1 Viewer)

[Kbrock21]

Hello friends!
I am hoping one of you might be able to help me. I recently found a pair of Swarovski Habicht 10 x 40 binoculars from my grandparents "box of treasures" handed down to me. I know NOTHING about them, other than what little I am able to find. They have what appears to be original case and overall are in good condition. The lenses are clear (not foggy) and they have a leather strap. I am not sure what my plan is to do with them, but didnt know if anyone could help me determine what I have, or where I could find out. I'd love to see them go to a home of someone that would appreciate them as much as my Poppy did. Thank you in advance. Kim

 

[KC Foggin]

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[John A Roberts]

Hi Kim,

Firstly, welcome to the forum

The Habicht line of binoculars has been in continuous production since 1949, and the 10x40's since 1954! So naturally there's been a number of changes over that time
If you could post some photos, especially of the markings on the top plates next to the eyepieces - or describe them in detail -
I can give you a clear idea of when your binocular dates from, what features it has, and where it fits into the history of the Habichts


John