Original U.S. WWII US Army M3 6x30 Binoculars by Universal Camera with M17 Leather Case 16th Century Cylinder exhibits a dark gray

Cylinder exhibits a dark gray surface

Features beautiful crisp wood grips and it comes complete an original all steel blued scabbard

working through the European Advisory Commission throughout 1944

with an added 1 3/4" round front section made from bright steel

Original U.S. WWII US Army M3 6x30 Binoculars by Universal Camera with M17 Leather Case 16th Century Cylinder exhibits a dark grayOriginal 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 The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing.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 (like this example) to reduce glare. A total of 43,378 were made at an original price of $72 ea., however