Original U.S. WWII Unissued Condition M3 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator with M17 Leather Case - Dated 1943 Brown Bess As a stop-gap measure before

As a stop-gap measure before a new helmet was developed

This model was produced in very limited numbers

finely grained panels

size Small-Short

The red center has faded to pink

Original U.S. WWII Unissued Condition M3 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator with M17 Leather Case - Dated 1943 Brown Bess As a stop-gap measure beforeOriginal 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 The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing.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 to reduce glare. A total of 43,378 were made at an original price of $72 ea., however the majority were the