Original U.S. Korean War M9 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case - Serial 23551 Rear Sight Assembly It may have been refinished

It may have been refinished during the conversion

so it probably has had the point reprofiled at some point

is hooked to the top of the fuze

This beautiful plastic and wood model was built by John Ficklen III

brass with a dark oxide coating

Original U.S. Korean War M9 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case - Serial 23551 Rear Sight Assembly It may have been refinishedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M3, M6, 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 The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M8, M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing.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