{"product_id":"wwii-huet-paris-8x24-h-6400-mle-1936-trench-periscope-binoculars-case","title":"WWII Huet Paris 8x24 H\/6400 Mle 1936 Military Trench Periscope Binoculars \u0026 Case","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5389\" data-end=\"5582\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn unusual and highly collectable set of\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWWII Huet Paris 8x24 periscopic military binoculars, French Modèle 1936, complete with their fitted period leather carrying case and shoulder strap. These are sometimes described by collectors as jumelles périscopiques, trench binoculars, scissor binoculars or “rabbit ears”. This collectible piece of WW2 militaria is clearly marked;\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5601\" data-end=\"5642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5601\" data-end=\"5642\"\u003eHUET PARIS\u003cbr data-start=\"5613\" data-end=\"5616\"\u003eNo.10034\u003cbr data-start=\"5624\" data-end=\"5627\"\u003e8x24\u003cbr data-start=\"5631\" data-end=\"5634\"\u003eH\/6400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5644\" data-end=\"5930\"\u003eThe French Modèle 1936 was designed as a periscopic observation binocular, allowing the observer to view from a protected position. The H\/6400 marking is documented on occupation-period examples of this pattern manufactured for German military use. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"5879\" data-content-reference-end=\"5911\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5932\" data-end=\"6153\"\u003eMost importantly, the original military ranging graticule remains intact and clearly visible. The graduated 40–0–40 scale can be seen particularly well, and an actual photograph taken through the eyepiece is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6155\" data-end=\"6167\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"6169\" data-end=\"6732\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4z4prk\" data-start=\"6169\" data-end=\"6202\"\u003eWWII Huet Paris military optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f033cf\" data-start=\"6203\" data-end=\"6241\"\u003eFrench Modèle 1936 periscopic design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7ubplf\" data-start=\"6242\" data-end=\"6262\"\u003e8x24 specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uf2yft\" data-start=\"6263\" data-end=\"6278\"\u003eH\/6400 marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k16xtd\" data-start=\"6279\" data-end=\"6296\"\u003eSerial No.10034\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ihskdk\" data-start=\"6297\" data-end=\"6351\"\u003eOriginal graduated ranging graticule\/reticle present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y7c5h5\" data-start=\"6352\" data-end=\"6373\"\u003eClear 40–0–40 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vw3r49\" data-start=\"6374\" data-end=\"6404\"\u003eBoth optical channels usable: light clouding to left optic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qkcd6y\" data-start=\"6437\" data-end=\"6472\"\u003eFolding operating\/carrying handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v1eb7l\" data-start=\"6473\" data-end=\"6524\"\u003eAdditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"6486\" data-end=\"6506\"\u003e39777 A + anchor\u003c\/strong\u003e marking on handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wbkesd\" data-start=\"6525\" data-end=\"6548\"\u003eOlive military finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13a0i7v\" data-start=\"6549\" data-end=\"6611\"\u003eTan-coloured layer visible beneath areas of worn green paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ozkb55\" data-start=\"6612\" data-end=\"6655\"\u003eFitted period brown leather carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18tzjt\" data-start=\"6656\" data-end=\"6680\"\u003eShoulder strap present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17u6lkp\" data-start=\"6681\" data-end=\"6732\"\u003eDetached case closure catch retained and included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6734\" data-end=\"6748\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"6169\" data-end=\"6732\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18tzjt\" data-start=\"6656\" data-end=\"6680\"\u003eCase measures 30cm x 12cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17u6lkp\" data-start=\"6681\" data-end=\"6732\"\u003eUnpacked weight 2.45kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9n3n4e\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePerfect For\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"425\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tju7va\" data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eWWII militaria collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11xbpju\" data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eCollectors of vintage military optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2vxfic\" data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eFrench military history collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5emjo4\" data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eHuet Paris optical instrument collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m1x3uf\" data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eSecond World War displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ruoy7m\" data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eCollections of trench and periscopic binoculars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vze54u\" data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eHistorical study and reference collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dvcbaq\" data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eMilitary museum-style displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qcqqgr\" data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eCollectors of unusual French wartime equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aj3qng\" data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"425\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eA distinctive gift for a military history enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6943\" data-end=\"6956\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6958\" data-end=\"7037\"\u003eGood original vintage military condition with wear consistent with age and use personally sourced from a French brocante market. There are scratches, paint loss, rubbing and other age-related marks. Tan-coloured paint\/material is visible beneath the green finish at some worn edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7285\" data-end=\"7409\"\u003eBoth optical channels remain usable and provide a clear visible image, although the left optic has some slight clouding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7411\" data-end=\"7549\"\u003eThe original H\/6400 graduated ranging graticule remains particularly clear. Please see the photograph taken directly through the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7551\" data-end=\"7722\"\u003eThe leather case shows age-related wear. The closure catch has detached but is present and included, so could potentially be professionally\/sympathetically reattached. Please examine all photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 300 handpicked vintage French homewares and garden finds are available on our website. Browse our full collection at:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allthingsfrenchstore.com\/\"\u003ewww.allthingsfrenchstore.com\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-gmavja41.svg#304883\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUK Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree UK mainland delivery. 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