Romanian-Contract Busch Rathenow 10x50 Periscope

Updated August 27, 2026

Manufactured by Emil Busch A.-G. in Rathenow for the Royal Romanian Armed Forces, this 10x50 scissors periscope (Scherenfernrohr) displays objective elbow stampings reading "L.O. Nr 4 / Sr 580 / Busch / Rathenow / PUTERE MARIRE 10x / CÂMPUL 5° / DIAMETRUL OBIECTIVULUI 50 M/M" (Magnifying Power 10x / Field of View 5° / Objective Diameter 50mm). The leveling base head displays "L.O. Nr 4 / Sr 1230" alongside the "Busch / Rathenow" trade emblem. Standard production specifications for the main periscope unit list dimensions of approximately 20.5"H x 7.5"W x 5"D when folded closed, extending to ~33"W when opened horizontally. The main leather transport holster case measures 24"H x 9"W x 8.5"D. The folded wooden tripod measures 42"H x 4.5"W. The smaller accessory case measures 11"H x 7"W x 3.5"D, housing two metal extension cylinders measuring 10"H x 2.5" Diameter. Constructed with cast alloy housings finished in factory olive drab paint, the periscope features dual hinged optical arms, integrated level vials, and graduated adjustment dials. Mechanical adjustment controls turn smoothly, and internal optics remain intact inside the sealed housings. All painted finishes, leather cases, canvas pouches, and wooden tripod components show original, unrestored surfaces with age-appropriate paint wear, edge flaking, metal oxidation, and scuffing throughout.

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