Dating german military binoculars

[Mike8472]

I have bought myself some german military binoculars made by steiner and I'm trying to date them.

Is there anyone knowledgeable on her with german binoculars?

They look pretty immaculate and new but I'm unsure of their age. I was under the impression that the german military haven't issued steiner binoculars for a couple of decades..

The serial number on them is 39387.
On civilian models the serial number is used to date them but the system doesn't seem to fit in with this serial number.( First 2 digits of serial number on civilian models with 5 digit serial denotes year of manufacture).

 

[scottisha5]

I think the long number is a NATO part number if that helps

 

[scottisha5]

http://www.zib-militaria.de/epages/...=/Shops/61431412/Products/210228&Locale=en_GB

If they are the same they are current BW issue.

Atb

John

 

[Mike8472]

They are the same as the ones in your link.
I thought steiner didn't supply the german army with binoculars anymore???

If they are current issue im a happy bunny! These are mint condition

 

[santaman2000]

I'd rather date German women.

 

[scottisha5]

Hi Mike,
Yes they are defo BW current issue. The glass used by the germans for years was Zeis so they should be great pair on bino’s.

Atb

John

 

[Erbswurst]

Don't forget:

1989 we had I think 300.000 men in BW, 200.000 in NVA

Today we have 100.000 I think. Or less?

So it shouldn't be necessary to buy next times new binoculars.

 

[daveO]

I'd rather date German women.

I dated some German binoculars once. They dumped me after a few weeks. It wasn't unexpected though, I could see it coming a mile away.