1943 US Navy Quartermaster Spyglass Mk II in wooden case (Pre-Owned)
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The 1943 US Navy Quartermaster Spyglass Mark II (Mk II) is a 16-power magnification refracting telescope used during WWII for navigation and lookout duties on U.S. Navy ships. These, often dated 1942 or 1943, feature a long, tapered brass barrel, rope-wrapped grip, and a Mark II Modification 1 designation, making them highly prized collector's items.
Key Features & Historical Significance:
- Function: Used by ship quartermasters for visual navigation, identifying ships, and taking bearings from the bridge or pilot house.
- Optics: 16-power magnification.
- Design: Typically features a tapered, cord-wrapped barrel, sometimes with a hexagonal end section.
- Markings: Marked "U.S. Navy" and "Quartermaster Mark II" (or Mk II Mod I), often with the manufacturer and year.
- Manufacturers: Produced by companies such as Kollmorgen Optical Corp, Hayward Lumber & Investment Co., and Wollensak.
Condition:
- MINT condition!
- Optics are clear
- Item is clean, very little to no cosmetic wear
- Braid detailing is in great shape
- Wooden case is fully intact