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Title: War telescope
Post by: jaikno66 on October 16, 2012, 02:53:14 PM

Do you think this is worth anything.           http://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/militaria/wwii-earlier/auction-523628173.htm

Title: Re: War telescope
Post by: ANCIENTONE on October 16, 2012, 03:31:19 PM

At least 50$...  :)

Title: Re: War telescope
Post by: jaikno66 on October 16, 2012, 03:38:23 PM

yeah i thought 50 was quite a good price. what do they sell for?

Title: Re: War telescope
Post by: bigwull on October 16, 2012, 05:07:36 PM

If that was in UK...i,d be bidding for it....and i,m not jesting...and i,d be bidding a damn sight more that 50au....go and do some research on militararia..& collectables....and you,ll see.... :(

Title: Re: War telescope
Post by: KC on October 16, 2012, 06:43:12 PM

http://www.aotp.com/Cart.aspx?item=06590200 (http://www.aotp.com/Cart.aspx?item=06590200) One for $188.00

Title: Re: War telescope
Post by: jaikno66 on October 16, 2012, 06:43:27 PM

Had a look couldn't find any the same,so not sure about value?

Title: Re: War telescope
Post by: bigwull on October 16, 2012, 07:17:55 PM

who said you need to find the same....your looking for similarities....we have a saying over here that might just apply in circumstances like this....are you for real....or have you been sent to try my patience.....cos if you have...you,re making a damn fine job of it.....i.m off to bed....and i don,t want to be disturbed.....

Title: Re: War telescope
Post by: KC on October 16, 2012, 07:29:39 PM

Reasoning here.....The one priced at $188 is for the sight only...and is one number off!  Same era, same use, etc.  It is asking much more even without the stand.  I found several sights from the time era and they all sell above $100.

If you have to find the exact same...you may be waiting a long time or if they start showing up your value goes down.  The fact that the market isn't saturated with an identical one is a good thing....you don't want a ton of them out there!



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Title: Re: War telescope
Post by: jaikno66 on October 16, 2012, 08:27:39 PM

ok thanks guys

Title: Re: War telescope
Post by: KC on October 16, 2012, 09:45:45 PM

Some more good info on your item is in the end of the final paragraph of the DESCRIPTION on this page
http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/793128/glass-negative-chas-ruwolt-pty-ltd-second-world-war-armament-production-25-pounder-qf-gun-howitzer-richmond-1941 (http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/793128/glass-negative-chas-ruwolt-pty-ltd-second-world-war-armament-production-25-pounder-qf-gun-howitzer-richmond-1941)

Title: Re: War telescope
Post by: jaikno66 on October 16, 2012, 10:28:59 PM

yes i am defrently going to try and buy it