Original U.S. Korean War M9 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case - Serial 23551 Antique Handguns This shell is stamped ZC

This shell is stamped ZC 177 indicating it was produced in the United States

about 332 pilots departed the United States while still sergeants and about 217 flew combat missions overseas as sergeants

It has had some wear happen since

The three draw spotting scope measures 28⅝” when fully extended

we feel this is probably from the 1990s

Original U.S. Korean War M9 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case - Serial 23551 Antique Handguns This shell is stamped ZCOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M3, M6, 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 The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M8, M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing. The later models also introduced coated optics to reduce glare. A total of 43,378 were made at an original price of $72 ea., however the majority