Offered here is an authentic U.S. Navy Quartermaster Spyglass, manufactured by Kollmorgen Optical Corporation. This precision 16-power spyglass was issued by the Bureau of Navigation (Bu. Nav.) and comes housed in its original fitted oak case with green felt interior and the original brass identification plate (Serial No. 583).
Maker: Kollmorgen Optical Corp.
Model: 16-Power QM. Spyglass
Branch: U.S. Navy, Bureau of Navigation
Serial Number: 583 (engraved on plate)
Case: Solid oak with brass plate, felt-lined interior, brass hardware
Era: Likely WWII or early Cold War period
Condition: Spyglass shows some exterior wear consistent with age and service use. Optics condition not tested for clarity. Case is intact with age-related wear but overall very good for its age.
This is a rare piece of U.S. Naval history, highly collectible by military historians, nautical collectors, and optical instrument enthusiasts.
