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Hi guys.

I have what I believe to be a army range finder. Here is the case. It is almost exactly 24" long

Any info on who used, how rare, etc.

Thank you

Jim

Here is the unit. It is almost the same size as the case.

Writing on top of case.

You can see the condition is excellent. It has only one missing part I know of. The small bolt that attaches the range finder to the case (I assume to use as a stand).

Some markings

Other markings bad photo

Operating mechanism

More markings

Cap where bolt goes.

I ahve more photos but you get the idea. The inside of the case has all the felt.

Comments please, including range of values if someone would venture a guess..

Jim

Dear Jim, not many collectors for Japanese optics. They usually are a hard sell. You at least have a complete example including case/straps etc.I will forward this post with a link to my friend who is much more knowledgible & can provide a value.

My friend Takehito Jimbo provided this additional info..Army type 92 periscope, made by Nihon Kogaku (Nikon)dated Dec. 1941.

Hi Jareth, thank you.

I had never seen one of these and was quite surprised by both the complexity and the condition.

I appreciate the specifics.

Jim

Awhile back I look at a Japanese artillery binoculars. With a grid tranposed on the lens. I was surprised how clear and bright they were.

I wqas at first surprised by both the external ind internal condition of this range finder parascope. Now that we know it is NIKON, it makes sence. I listed this on Ebay. My friend needs the money.

Jim