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#1 · (Edited)
hey all,

I am going to a a friends estate to help sort it, I know he has a few dozen optics, I know some are german, I will ask those questions also.

Any pointers?
What to look for?
Good sites?
I know he knew the differences if damaged and had some fixed over the years.

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#2 ·
Hi Eward Tinker,
the two photos show 3x WW2 German 12x60 range finder binos, and many WW2 German 10x80 Flakglas.
Individual items if complete and with original paint are worth approx $900-1000 .
On individual items you could seek further info on Wehrmact-Awards Forum (Optics Forum.) You will need to post good photos to support your enquiry.
 
#3 · (Edited)
Sometimes such optic equipment looks nice on the outside but are damaged on the inside. Look through both ends in decent lighting for cracked or loose/separated lenses, loose prisms, fogging/moisture damage, etc. If you pick one up, shake it a bit. If something is moving around inside the casing, there is a issue. By the looks of it, your friend knew what he was doing and may have acquired some pieces for donor parts to repair others...