ZF 41 testing telescope

[framont]

Hello everybody,
I've never seen this item before.
Could it be original?
Opinions are welcome
Thank you in advance

 

[GunKraut]

Yes, original ZF41 adjustment device.

 

[Dave Roberts]

Great Condition . Usually not this nice . Best Regards

 

[kentomon]

Here is a repro for comparison.

 

[framont]

Thank you guys.
Can you give me a value for such an item.

 

[Nigromontanus]

Here is a repro for comparison.
View attachment 117630

Kentomon, this is not a repro. There has been found a big number of unissued ones with a deceased optics collector in Germany. The person who found the lot sold them first singularly, then accepted a sum for all from an optics dealer.

 

[kentomon]

Kentomon, this is not a repro. There has been found a big number of unissued ones with a deceased optics collector in Germany. The person who found the lot sold them first singularly, then accepted a sum for all from an optics dealer.

I am glad to hear that, but are you really sure?
Yes, I got it when many poped up on ebay several years ago and have compared it with my another one(#92916). The metal parts are really good, but the font is clearly different. I mean the serial number and "V=2x". #76514 and #92916 are more similar.

 

[Nigromontanus]

I am glad to hear that, but are you really sure?
Yes, I got it when many poped up on ebay several years ago and have compared it with my another one(#92916). The metal parts are really good, but the font is clearly different. I mean the serial number and "V=2x". #76514 and #92916 are more similar.

Yes, there are 2 different types of engravings. These are also found on the unissued ones. The one shown is definitely original. No copies of Waffenmeisterlupen are being known.

 

[mike radford]

Wonderful info. Anyone know where to find one, or find a repro?, and do the repros actually work? It would be great to have the devise originally used, or a copy, to zero a ZF41. I love the find and great find IMO.

 

[Mr. Dynamite]

post above yours:

No copies of Waffenmeisterlupen are being known.

 

[kentomon]

Yes, there are 2 different types of engravings. These are also found on the unissued ones. The one shown is definitely original. No copies of Waffenmeisterlupen are being known.

Thank you, it is always nice to learn something new!