New Old Binoculars (1 Viewer)

[Ald Beagle]

Just joined here because of my love of the outdoors, bird and wildlife viewing, and also a fascination of vintage optics. I have collected quite a few of the praised spotting scopes from back when build quality was great. Learned about some binoculars that fit that description and I am amazed by the knowledge members have. This pair is a Swift Audubon 8.5 x 44. They are model 804 with a s/n 4-64735. They are most of the things members said they would be, and I am happy to own them.

 

[delia todd]

Hi again Ald Beagle - as you've already said Hello in your other thread. I've moved this post to the Binocular forum, which would seem to be more appropriate.

 

[Ald Beagle]

Thank you.

 

[Patudo]

Welcome, and may you have much enjoyment from your new purchase. There are a lot of old binoculars out there that are well made and still very capable of giving much joy to users. I still see the odd older Audubon in the field, mostly in the hands of older gents, but the last one I saw was being used by a young birder that must have been about a third the age of the binocular.