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Thanks @Crater101 and @Leo.G
They are definitely keepers! Had a great session using them last night in Melbourne and they really excel for what they are at night time! They provide a really good immersive view compared to my other binos (Zenith Tempest 10x50 and Celestron 25x100 Skymaster). Should be outstanding in a dark site!
I agree with both of you gents about value, as in military buffs would pay more money for them and they do have some provenance behind them from what I understand but that is not why i bought them. I was initially thinking of donating them to some museum at first as I personally, like you @Leo.G, I admire and collect old things(French books...) and that was one of the main reasons I bought them. The other reason is me thinking that the optics would be good for night time viewing considering they are military grade.
Restoring was not about making a buck but more about it being economically sound and to be honest, i didn't think it through and assumed it will be cheap doing so.
After last night's session though, I am convinced that I will be keeping and enjoying them for years to come and will restore them when I feel a need for it and hopefully one day pass them to someone who would appreciate them.
Cheers
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