Decent set of early war 1940 Soviet 6X30 binoculars. The serial number starts N followed by 40 for the year. The manufacturer's logo is GOMZ - State Optical & Mechanical Factory in Leningrad. GOMZ produced binoculars there in 1940 & 1941 but were eventually overrun by German forces and the entire factory moved to Kazan.
The optics are not perfect, but are rather clear and very usable. There is some corrosion on the bridge pieces, but the two sides move freely. There are some splits in the faux leather covering, but it is not peeling.
Soviet binoculars are quite hard to find in the wild and nearly every time I have found a set, they have always been mixed in with German items. This pair was found in a German Bakelite case so it was likely captured twice, once by a German and once by a G.I. The case will be sold separately.
