Bunker optics

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Re: Bunker optics

Post by jopaerya » 04 Jun 2012 21:22

Hello

Here not so sharp picture from a MG Schartenalafette 34 with a optic .

Photo = Ebay

Regards Jos
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Re: Bunker optics

Post by dirk Peeters » 13 Apr 2017 06:30

has anyone a ggod picture of an optic in a panzerplatte like an 630 ? Thanks
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Re: Bunker optics

Post by dirk Peeters » 13 Apr 2017 06:34

or something like on a plate 78P9 aso
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Re: Bunker optics

Post by jbb20p7 » 13 Apr 2017 08:00

Hello Dirk

What type of optic, the PzZf1, PzBWF8 or 9 ?

The only two pics I know in archive (on 78p9)

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And actually on 492ap02 (picture taken on the Axis forum)

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Re: Bunker optics

Post by dirk Peeters » 13 Apr 2017 08:22

thanks a lot JB

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Re: Bunker optics

Post by dirk Peeters » 18 Apr 2017 11:11

We have a pzb wf8 opric in our museum
We look for info pkans pictures of transpirtcases and so in fir this optic
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Re: Bunker optics

Post by jbb20p7 » 18 Apr 2017 12:40

Hello Dirk

This links on Bunker bunkerbehoud https://www.bunkerbehoud.com/behoud/col ... ijkers.php

An this link on Bunkersite http://bunkersite.com/bunkeroptik/optics/pzwbf.php

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Re: Bunker optics

Post by AvB » 19 Apr 2017 11:09

Also ask Malcolm from Jersey. He made several reproduction cases.

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Re: Bunker optics

Post by M19 MADMAL » 19 Apr 2017 17:25

AvB wrote:Also ask Malcolm from Jersey. He made several reproduction cases.
Dirk what are you looking for? I have a case for holding 3 x Pz.B.W.F.8. if you need the sizes of it?

I have made a copy of it along with the cases for all the other optics used in a 6-Sch. and have originals of most of them.

If you want stencils for the cases there is an eBay seller who does them, just search for 'WW2 German Optic' and you should find them 8-)

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Re: Bunker optics

Post by dirk Peeters » 20 Apr 2017 08:50

Thanks gonna search. Yes i like some good pictures also for the cases then we may look to find them. Thanks

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Re: Bunker optics

Post by AvB » 13 Sep 2023 09:12

I’m working on an inventory of bunker optics, existing and with information from documents. Combined with archival research at the manufacturers and the types, numbers, manufacturers and types of grease I’m trying to get an insight in the production numbers and the specific manufactures for certain types. I will publish parts of the info on bunkeroptik.com and possibly in a future book.

I'm looking for collectors who have these optics and would like to share the following information:
  • The type (and exact abbreviation on the piece, sometimes dots for Pz. are omitted)
  • Manufacturer: either exact name or code
  • Number of the piece and possible grease types (K.F., O, +)
  • Color (Greenish, grayish, sand color, yellow, black)
  • Manufacturer and number of the front/top optic (Ausblickkopf)
  • Possible provenance of the original bunker (with bunker position/number)
  • Any interesting remarks (additional number/text in pencil/paint)
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