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    Comrades,

    Used the search funcition and got no hits, so Ill ask the question here.... Is there anyone that does period correct field glasses out there???
    Robert W. Hughes
    Co A, 2nd Georgia Sharpshooters/64th Illinois Inf.
    Thrasher Mess
    Operation Iraqi Freedom II 2004-2005
    ENG Brigade, 1st Cavalry Div. "1st Team!"
    Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America

    Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?"
    And I said "Here I am. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8

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    Re: Repop field glasses

    Originally posted by BobbyHughes
    Comrades,

    Used the search funcition and got no hits, so Ill ask the question here.... Is there anyone that does period correct field glasses out there???
    Many times a search at flea markets, antique shops, and even eBay will yield a somewhat period correct set of glasses at a reasonable price. Most seem made in France and fit into Civil War through WWI in time frame. To reproduce these today would be cost prohibitive. IMHO.
    Steve Sullivan
    46th Illinois
    Co.Mil. Hist.
    CWPT

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    • #3
      Re: Repop field glasses

      Originally posted by rogue
      Most seem made in France and fit into Civil War through WWI in time frame.
      Steve Sullivan
      46th Illinois
      Co.Mil. Hist.
      CWPT
      It's still relatively easy to source them on this side of the pond. However, most of the ones that I've seen tend to be of English manufacture. Of course, as I live in the UK, this is hardly surprising. It's possible to pick them up in very good condition, the last pair I bought cost me £50, (about $90), and they are in excellent condition, and they have suprisingly good optics too.
      Jim Smith, Volunteer Co., (UK)

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      • #4
        Re: Repop field glasses

        One really great choice: http://members.aol.com/antqoptics/antqoptics.html

        Grab an original pair and have the case made for them, all in one spot. There is no known repro field glass maker - as Steve says, that would be serious bucks. Malcolm is an expert, an can steer you clear of buying a post war pair - there are some major differences.
        Soli Deo Gloria
        Doug Cooper

        "The past is never dead. It's not even past." William Faulkner

        Please support the CWT at www.civilwar.org

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        • #5
          Re: Repop field glasses

          Are you talking about 'Opera Glasses' I see those in the antique stores, made in France, $25.00 on up.

          Jerry Holmes
          Jerry Holmes
          28th GA. Inf
          65th GA. Inf (GGG-Grandfather)

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          • #6
            Re: Repop field glasses

            Originally posted by BobbyHughes
            Comrades,

            Used the search funcition and got no hits, so Ill ask the question here.... Is there anyone that does period correct field glasses out there???
            Sir -

            Given that you're down in Georgia, you can probably scare up some originals that are in good shape, at a decent price, at the Heart of the Confederacy Civil War Show. I believe it's usually held sometime in March.
            Greg Forquer
            1st (Statehouse) Ohio Light Artillery, Btty A
            30th OVI, Co. B

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            • #7
              Re: Repop field glasses

              The biggest show around will be in Nashville in December. Its held at the fairgrounds and EVERY major dealer is usually there. Along with some of the better sutlers on this very board.

              Jerry Holmes
              Jerry Holmes
              28th GA. Inf
              65th GA. Inf (GGG-Grandfather)

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              • #8
                Re: Repop field glasses

                Comrades,

                Thanks alot for your help... now I know where to start looking once the bank account allows!
                Robert W. Hughes
                Co A, 2nd Georgia Sharpshooters/64th Illinois Inf.
                Thrasher Mess
                Operation Iraqi Freedom II 2004-2005
                ENG Brigade, 1st Cavalry Div. "1st Team!"
                Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America

                Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?"
                And I said "Here I am. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8

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                • #9
                  Re: Repop field glasses

                  Bobby,
                  I saw several pairs in the antique shops around Ellijay last time I was there.
                  I believe they were priced reasonable, but they will usually take a decent offer.
                  [SIZE=3][COLOR=DarkOliveGreen][B]Howard Davis[/B][/SIZE][/COLOR]
                  [I]Retired[/I]

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                  • #10
                    Re: Repop field glasses

                    Howard,

                    We'll have to make it up there some time. See ya on the field bud!
                    Robert W. Hughes
                    Co A, 2nd Georgia Sharpshooters/64th Illinois Inf.
                    Thrasher Mess
                    Operation Iraqi Freedom II 2004-2005
                    ENG Brigade, 1st Cavalry Div. "1st Team!"
                    Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America

                    Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?"
                    And I said "Here I am. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8

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                    • #11
                      Re: Repop field glasses

                      Lemaire field glasses are a good bet if you can find them. I was able to get a pair of 5X for only $45.00 last year from a member of my unit. They are in good shape, however I will have to have a case made for them. Work nice even though I normally use glasses with them. On the field I don't wear galsses and the work fine.


                      Rudy Norvelle
                      Pvt. Rudy Norvelle
                      20th Maine Vol Inf Co. G
                      Third Brigade, First Divison, Fifth Corps
                      Army of the Potomac

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                      • #12
                        Re: Repop field glasses

                        I studied the originals pictured in EOG, and several other books I have with lots of photos of authentic binoculars. Then I went to eBay,and bid on those that looked correct (At least last year, there were a suprising amount of good ones there), and won some very nice ones, all french-made, for no more than $50 each.





                        Doug Price

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                        • #13
                          Re: Repop field glasses

                          If anyone is interested in acquiring period-style binoculars, I have two that I'll be willing to sell for mutually acceptable offers.

                          Both items are of French manufacture and are identical to those illustrated Civil War Collectors Encyclopedia. I have one large pair and one medium-size pair. The medium-size pair is definitely larger than "opera glasses."

                          I don't have these items in front of me, but one is definitely marked CHEVALIER on the eyepieces and the other may be marked LEMAIRE (I'll have to check). The large pair, I believe, is 6x with the smaller pair likely being 4x. On the large pair, the leather covers for the lenses are missing and have either peeled away or have been deliberately removed. Otherwise, aside from some scratching, the large pair is in excellent shape. The smaller pair is in quite good shape and the leather covers are still wrapped around the lenses. Both pairs have functioning sight hoods.

                          I have no idea as to the exact age of either pair, but, as has been mentioned above, this style of binoculars was made well into the 20th Century. My guess is that both pairs date to c.1900-1925; however, both are indistinguishable from the style of field glasses used during the Civil War.

                          If anyone is interested in these items, please send an e-mail, REPEAT, E-MAIL (no PM's!!!), to markj@purdue.edu and we'll discuss things further.

                          Regards,

                          Mark Jaeger
                          Regards,

                          Mark Jaeger

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                          • #14
                            Re: Repop field glasses

                            One eBay seller regularly offers reproduction brass fieldglasses with leather carrier. While I haven't seen a pair upclose they do look similar to period field glasses, although the carriers appear to be a washout. Anyway for less than $50, shipping included, they might be an option. At least you won't cry as hard when you drop these and they break.

                            The seller's ebay name is tedamr, and he currently is offering a pair.

                            V/R,
                            Kip Lindberg
                            Kip Lindberg

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