{"product_id":"original-german-post-wwii-large-periscope-with-original-matching-numbered-carrying-case-tripod-nr-1195","title":"Original German Post-WWII Large Periscope with Original Matching Numbered Carrying Case \u0026 Tripod - Nr. 1195","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting large post-WWII military observation periscope complete with its original adjustable tripod and matching numbered carrying case. The periscope and case are both marked with serial number \u003cb\u003e1195\u003c\/b\u003e, strongly indicating that they have remained together as an issued set. The periscope, tripod, and case all retain a similar military green finish and remain in good functional condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe periscope, tripod, and case and all painted the same shade of green, with the lid of the case being marked \u003cb\u003eP \/ Nr. 1195\u003c\/b\u003e. The securing strap for the case is broken but still works partially. The periscope itself retains the eye cover and is marked on the back under the eyecups:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eP38231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eПБУ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cyrillic \u003cb\u003eПБУ\u003c\/b\u003e marking is noteworthy and suggests Soviet or broader Eastern Bloc manufacture or designation, making it difficult to identify the instrument as definitively German-made without further markings. It may represent equipment manufactured elsewhere in the Warsaw Pact and subsequently issued or used in postwar German service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case itself measures 6 ½ x 7 ¾ x 33” when closed. It has canvas backpack straps but we would not recommend using them. When the periscope is set up with the tripod, it measures roughly 64” tall, but as the tripod can be adjusted and made longer, it has the potential to be much taller. The optics still work well enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is especially noteworthy for the combination of its \u003cb\u003ematching serial-numbered periscope and carrying case, original adjustable tripod, surviving eye cover, complete military-green finish, and functional optics\u003c\/b\u003e. The \u003cb\u003eP38231 \/ ПБУ \/ 1195\u003c\/b\u003e markings provide an interesting avenue for further research into its precise Warsaw Pact or postwar German service history, while the matching case and tripod make it a notably complete Cold War-era observation set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45823631589445,"sku":"ONSV26MSB084","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/4517F834-14FF-40DE-8018-44FF984A3C6E.jpg?v=1790187308","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-post-wwii-large-periscope-with-original-matching-numbered-carrying-case-tripod-nr-1195","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}