Scout Regiment Brass Telescope 19" London 1940 Broadhurt Clarkson Antique Replica Spyglass Scope High Resolution DF Lens Brilliant Magnification (Scout -19")

I got the 19” telescope. It weighs in at 14.78 oz (less than a lb) so it feels nice but isn’t so heavy that you can’t take it birding. I was really confused at first and thought it was defective because I had extended it all the way, and kept twisting the big barrels around thinking that would focus it. However, I instead pushed in the skinny part that goes to your eye to shorten it, and was able to see the distant tower I was wanting to look at. It then can be focused moving that small portion both in and out and clockwise/counterclockwise. So just have to fiddle with it, depending on distance! It looks great. It was packaged well, with a desiccant pack and multiple plastic packs. The leather case is nice but a bit dry, probably because someone was complaining about that mildew, but nothing some leather conditioning can’t help with. Beautiful product!

The telescope and keys are made of Great quality. It’s heavier than expected. My son loves it. It is fun to use, I feel like a pirate lol. The field of view is clear and works just as good as binoculars. Exceptional for the price! It would be great to use in a play, for a Halloween costume or to have just for fun

Grandson loved it. He is also looking at other replica items from military history.

I bought 6 of these for gifts at work. The scope itself is really cool, and the people receiving them loved them. BUT... I was disappointed that the carrying cases for them stunk of mildew! Of the 6 I purchased, only one did not have mildew in it. The other 5, I had to clean the cases out with a toothbrush, compressed air, and baking soda. I left baking soda in the cases for a few days to get the musty smell out. The smell was so strong that I was able to smell them from down the hall! But the spy-glasses themselves were really cool and could actually see something using them.

This is a gift for my really hard-to-buy for husband, and I predict he's going to love it. It's heavy, so it doesn't look or feel like a toy. The case is well made, and I imagine this being displayed along with a few other eclectic pieces. And it works. I was able to see a tree line very clearly a little over a half mile away.

If you have heard the phrase “under promise but over impress” this spyglass fits it perfectly. My son is a a new sailboat owner and we struggle to find him gifts for birthdays and Christmas. I was stupefied at the great quality of this glass and the case the spyglass is impressive and if the case it isn’t leather it should be I can’t tell the difference. My son was over the moon with this item. The timing and the appropriateness of his birthday made this gift perfect for the occasion. occasion. I say get one of only for yourself for fun and a conversation piece.

It’s a shame, the glass’s is very nice, well built and it comes with this cheap ass piece of 💩 for a case that makes look like a toy.

Item came as described. Fast shipping.

Telescope is not clear but it looks artsy