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This SARD (Square-D) 6×42 wide field binocular has an amazingly sharp, wide and clear view! I sent this binocular to Suddarth Optical (THE VERY BEST) for a complete service which included complete disassembly, cleaning of all glass, new grease, and the collimation set to military specs. The coatings are intact and the glass is very nice, I would however like to state that the glass is not brand new and absolutely flawless, it’s from WWII, but having said that, the glass is really nice. No worries with the views, or internal issues with this one! Even the case is in great shape. The new owner will be very happy with the views from this binocular! And yes everything you have read about this model is true, (AMAZING). The item “WWII US Navy SARD Mark 43 6×42 wide field binoculars” is in sale since Sunday, October 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment”. The seller is “durhamdave” and is located in Brookings, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.

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Just received back from Suddarth Optical is yet another restored US Navy Mk. 43, 6×42 Super Wide Angle binocular. Like a true War Hero being brought back to life to serve a new generation, this SARD (Square D) Military 6×42 binocular is in immaculate condition. The images are excellent, and are actually breathtaking when used for astronomy. It provides the widest and brightest night sky images I have ever seen. There are NO chips or cracks in the glass or prisms, and no dirt, dust, haze or fungus inside the binocular. Collimation is up to full military standards , having been collimated with the US Navy Mark V Collimator at Suddarth Optical. All moving parts have also been properly lubricated, so focusing is one-finger smooth and easy. You will only find a few residual specks on the glass surfaces as evidence of the great world war that it previously survived. None of which will have any significant effect on performance. This one also has a small glass bubble in one of the prisms, which again has no impact on the image. As designed, this US Navy binocular offers a super-bright 7mm exit pupil, and a nearly 12° real field of view. But more than that, it has much longer eye relief than even many standard field binoculars. I measured 18mm of eye relief… Enough for an eyeglass wearer to see the full 12° field of view WHILE WEARING YOUR GLASSES. The included original batwing style eyecups are fully removable if you choose to wear your glasses while observing. This US Navy Spec. Binocular also allows images that are much brighter towards the edges of the field than any other wide field binocular. The reason for this is all in the size of the prisms. Smaller prisms, as used in most commercially made wide field binoculars, do just fine closer to the center of the field of view. But as you move away from the center of the field, the full illumination of the image falls off. In this binocular, the BaK4 prisms are large enough to provide near full illumination to the edges of the field of view. The design also produces few, if any ghost images on bright images. I did comparisons using streetlights at night, and the full moon. Most commercial wide angle binoculars produce MANY bright ghost images. This binocular offered only one faint ghost image that was very easy to ignore. The eyepieces are of an advanced optical design that provide a very wide “sweet spot” with razor sharp focus. Some consider this to be the finest wide field binocular ever produced. If manufactured today, it’s hard to imagine how many thousands of dollars it would cost. Also included is the original leather binocular strap and original leather case, as shown in the pics. If you have any questions, please ask. I want this one to go to a good home. The item “US Navy SARD 6×42 Mk 43 Super Wide Angle Binocular Binoculars SPECIAL” is in sale since Saturday, June 8, 2019. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Binoculars & Telescopes\Binoculars & Monoculars”. The seller is “marksmitchell” and is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• Size: Full-Size
• Model: Mark 43
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Max. Magnification: 6x
• Lens Coating: Fully Coated
• Type: Binoculars
• Features: Super Wide Angle
• Optical Design: Porro Prism
• Brand: SARD
• Objective Lens Diameter: 42mm
• Application: Astronomy

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Just received back from Suddarth Optical is another Fully Restored US Navy Mk. 43, 6×42 Super Wide Angle binocular. Like a true War Hero being brought back to life to serve a new generation, this SARD (Square D) Military 6×42 binocular is in immaculate condition. The images are excellent, and are actually breathtaking when used for astronomy. It provides the widest and brightest night sky images I have ever seen. There are NO chips or cracks in the glass or prisms, and no dirt, dust, haze or fungus inside the binocular. Collimation is up to full military standards , having been collimated with the US Navy Mark V Collimator at Suddarth Optical. All moving parts have also been properly lubricated, so focusing is one-finger smooth and easy. You will only find a few residual specks on the glass surfaces as evidence of the great world war that it previously survived. None of which will have any effect on performance. As designed, this US Navy binocular offers a super-bright 7mm exit pupil, and a nearly 12° real field of view. But more than that, it has much longer eye relief than even many standard field binoculars. I measured 18mm of eye relief… Enough for an eyeglass wearer to see the full 12° field of view WHILE WEARING YOUR GLASSES. The included original batwing style eyecups are fully removable if you choose to wear your glasses while observing. This US Navy Spec. Binocular also allows images that are much brighter towards the edges of the field than any other wide field binocular. The reason for this is all in the size of the prisms. Smaller prisms, as used in most commercially made wide field binoculars, do just fine closer to the center of the field of view. But as you move away from the center of the field, the full illumination of the image falls off. In this binocular, the BaK4 prisms are large enough to provide near full illumination to the edges of the field of view. The design also produces few, if any ghost images on bright images. I did comparisons using streetlights at night, and the full moon. Most commercial wide angle binoculars produce MANY bright ghost images. This binocular offered only one faint ghost image that was very easy to ignore. The eyepieces are of an advanced optical design that provide a very wide “sweet spot” with razor sharp focus. Some consider this to be the finest wide field binocular ever produced. If manufactured today, it’s hard to imagine how many thousands of dollars it would cost. Also included is the original leather binocular strap and original leather case, as shown in the pics. If you have any questions, please ask. I want this one to go to a good home. The item “US Navy SARD 6×42 Mk 43 Super Wide Angle Binocular Binoculars SPECIAL” is in sale since Tuesday, May 21, 2019. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Binoculars & Telescopes\Binoculars & Monoculars”. The seller is “marksmitchell” and is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia, New Zealand.

• Size: Full-Size
• Model: Mark 43
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Max. Magnification: 6x
• Lens Coating: Fully Coated
• Type: Binoculars
• Features: Super Wide Angle
• Optical Design: Porro Prism
• Brand: SARD
• Objective Lens Diameter: 42mm
• Application: Astronomy

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US Navy Mark 43 6X42 binoculars manufactured by SARD (Square-D). These are in very good condition. The eye cups and neck strap are intact. These are very clear, and all of the adjustment pieces work. There is some paint corrosion from saltwater? , but these are really nice considering their age. I do not know much about military binoculars, but feel free to ask any questions. Thank you for looking. The item “SARD (Square-D) US Navy Mark 43 6X42 Binoculars” is in sale since Monday, May 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment”. The seller is “dlog3964″ and is located in Mena, Arkansas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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Just received back from Suddarth Optical is this Fully Restored , special enhanced version of the US Navy Mk. 43, 6×42 Super Wide Angle binocular. Like a true War Hero being brought back to life to serve a new generation, this SARD (Square-D) Military 6×42 binocular is almost as new. It is in immaculate condition. The images are excellent, and are actually breathtaking when used for astronomy. It provides the widest and brightest night sky images I have ever seen. The lenses are fully coated, and the coatings are still FULLY INTACT with only minor cleaning marks. There are NO chips or cracks in the glass or prisms, and no dirt, dust, haze or fungus inside the binocular. Collimation is up to full military standards , having been collimated with the US Navy Mark V Collimator at Suddarth Optical. All moving parts have also been properly lubricated, so focusing is one-finger smooth and easy. You will only find a few residual specks on the prism surfaces as evidence of the great world war that it previously survived. None of these will have any effect on performance. As designed, this US Navy binocular offers a super-bright 7mm exit pupil, and a nearly 12° real field of view. But more than that, it has much longer eye relief than even many standard field binoculars. I measured 18mm of eye relief… Enough for an eyeglass wearer to see the full 12° field of view WHILE WEARING YOUR GLASSES. The original batwing style eyecups on this particlular binocular are long gone. So I have fitted an extra large soft rubber fold down type of eyecup to each eyepiece which, because of the elastic properties of the rubber, will allow eyeglass wearers to see the full field of view without even having to fold the eyecups down. Simply bring them up to your glasses and press the soft rubber eyecups to your eyeglass lenses, and you will be rewarded with the widest binocular field of view you have ever seen while wearing your glasses. Even if you don’t wear glasses, the eyecups are perfect. This US Navy Spec. Binocular also allows images that are much brighter towards the edges of the field than any other wide field binocular. The reason for this is all in the size of the prisms. Smaller prisms, as used in most commercially made wide field binoculars, do just fine closer to the center of the field of view. But as you move away from the center of the field, the full illumination of the image falls off. In this binocular, the BaK4 prisms are large enough to provide near full illumination to the edges of the field of view. The design also produces few, if any ghost images on bright images. I did comparisons using streetlights at night, and the full moon. Most commercial wide angle binoculars produce MANY bright ghost images. This binocular offered only one faint ghost image that was very easy to ignore. Some consider this to be the finest wide field binocular ever produced. If manufactured today, it’s hard to imagine how many thousands of dollars it would cost. Also included is a brand new high quality Allen neoprene strap, as shown in the pics. If you have any questions, please ask. I want this one to go to a good home. The item “US Navy SARD 6×42 Mk 43 Super Wide Angle Binocular Binoculars SPECIAL” is in sale since Sunday, April 28, 2019. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Binoculars & Telescopes\Binoculars & Monoculars”. The seller is “marksmitchell” and is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• Size: Full-Size
• Model: Mark 43
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Max. Magnification: 6x
• Lens Coating: Fully Coated
• Type: Binoculars
• Features: Super Wide Angle
• Optical Design: Porro Prism
• Brand: SARD
• Objective Lens Diameter: 42mm
• Application: Astronomy

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SARD US NAVY 6 x 42 Binoculars with case. Carry strap on case is broken but carry strap attached to Binoculars is in great condition. Lenses are in immaculate condition aside from a couple small specks. Both diopters seem to function well. Right eyepiece can be screwed into place to keep from adjustment (spinning) while in use. Left eyepiece spins freely regardless of how tight it is screwed in, though this barely, if at all, affects their usefulness. This seems to be one of the only flaws. Any other cosmetic flaws that don’t affect the performance of the artifact such are the slight corrosion due to the leather case or scratches are detailed in the photos. The item “Vintage SARD Binoculars with Leather case 6X42 Wide Field Square D Navy mark 43″ is in sale since Tuesday, March 13, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment”. The seller is “griffinsvtgvault” and is located in Lexington, Kentucky. This item can be shipped to United States.

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Navy Binouclars Mark 43 6X42. Because the marks are very faint and some parts are oxidized over I cannot guarantee these are Mark 43 but that is what they appear to be. They are worn as expected. There is some large debri that can be seen when looking through them and possibly some cloudiness. The strap on the case is broken as shown. PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR MANY OF MY LISTINGS THERE ARE MORE THAN 6 PICTURES. Offers will be answered quickly, within hours or less, not days, no reasonable offer refused. The item “SARD WWII U. S. Navy Binouclars Mark 43 6X42″ is in sale since Wednesday, September 20, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment”. The seller is “*prc*” and is located in Warrenton, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.

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