My WW1 German Feldglas08 binoculars... average price range?

**Julekpl** · 02-08-2011, 11:10 PM

Hello, I have recently purchased a pair of German binoculars, for a very cheap price in my opinion. I did some research, and I couldn't find a good price on them. I have seen them go from $50 - $250. Most of the ones I have seen were in terrible condition, with hardly any original paint left on them, but they did include a case for most. I do not own the case, but mine are in better condition than most I have seen, in my opinion of course. So any thoughts on these? Plus it would be cool to know a bit more about them, Thanks!

My WW1 German Feldglas08 binoculars... average price range?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 02-08-2011 11:10 PM

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**Walkwolf** · 02-08-2011, 11:19 PM

Nice binoculars.

These have been repainted though..............

**Julekpl** · 02-09-2011, 04:46 AM

Thanks, but are you sure they are re painted? The wording would be hard to paint without mistake in my opinion, but of course I am not an expert, far from it in fact...so waht would have been the original paint?

**Walkwolf** · 02-09-2011, 05:01 AM

by Julekpl

Thanks, but are you sure they are re painted? The wording would be hard to paint without mistake in my opinion, but of course I am not an expert, far from it in fact...so waht would have been the original paint?

It looks like the lens bodies (tubes?) have been repainted in a modern shade of green.
I think they were finished in black originally.

Also there is an area where the paint is brushed over one of these 'tubes'
near the adjustable eye piece.

**Julekpl** · 02-09-2011, 05:16 AM

I kinda see it, but I don't see any other coating of paint under it...maybe the original paint was removed. Oh well, I got it for $10 so I am ok with it

**Walkwolf** · 02-09-2011, 05:31 AM

by Julekpl

I kinda see it, but I don't see any other coating of paint under it...maybe the original paint was removed. Oh well, I got it for $10 so I am ok with it

Bargain price - Well done !

I usually see badly beaten up binos like this
going for $80 to $100.............!

**Julekpl** · 02-09-2011, 05:37 AM

wow thank you. Would you happen to know any good websites that sell ww1-ww2 military items such as these binoculars? I hate going on Ebay, so many fakes there. Thank you again

**militarymania** · 02-09-2011, 05:43 AM

all the ones i have bought were in flat field grey green paint,..never seen one in black,but the one posted looks to have been repainted,

**Walkwolf** · 02-09-2011, 05:52 AM

The ones I've seen were all quite worn and the colour had darkened some,
so I guess that's what the 'nicer' types are finished in.

You can try The Collectors Guild, but they are a pricey site..........

**Julekpl** · 02-09-2011, 06:02 AM

thank you. I have also seen binoculars similar to mine that also come with a nice case, but finding someone that just sells the case will be impossible to find. I have seen some of the collectors guild items, and yes, they are rather pricey. Maybe I will stick to ebay for now, I found a few great steals on it. But thanks