Original U.S. WWII M3 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator Corp. dated 1943 with M17 Leather Case French & Indian War This example was originally manufactured

This example was originally manufactured at Harpers Ferry Armory circa 1816-1834

and medium bombers strafed Buyug airstrips

Appears In excellent operational condition however some paint loss on the exterior surface

In the words of historian Eric Larrabee

marking beneath a Broad Arrow is the left side of the barrel assembly directly in front of the cylinder together with the British Army Inspector's mark of TP with addition proof markings

Original U.S. WWII M3 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator Corp. dated 1943 with M17 Leather Case French & Indian War This example was originally manufacturedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M3, M13 and M13A1 binoculars were issued to all branches of the U. S. military during WW2. The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing. The later models also introduced coated optics to reduce glare. A total of 43,378 were made at an original price of $72 ea., however the majority were the