Twinned B&Ls?

[David Buffington]

Hi Folks!

As many of you know from some earlier threads here (https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/seeing-history-through-a-spotting-scope.4027159/) and over at RimfireCentral (https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1215267), I’ve gone down a spotting scope rabbit hole over the past six months.

And the latest discovery is this twinned set of Bausch & Lomb Balscope Sr. spotters:



I have no idea whether this is a one-off, made by someone with machining skills in their spare time or whether this was actually manufactured and sold to the general public.

Anyone have any clues?

Thanks!
Dave

 

[David Buffington]

I should add that the auctioneer said this rig was used at the 1000-yard range near Williamsport, Pennsylvania. But auctioneers say a lot of things =)

 

[NateHaler]

Nice people at that range. I suggest you call them, send the pic, and chances are that they'll put you on the trail --if not actually name the person who made them.

 

[David Buffington]

Nice people at that range. I suggest you call them, send the pic, and chances are that they'll put you on the trail --if not actually name the person who made them.

Good idea! Thanks!
Dave

 

[NateHaler]

PA 1000 Yard Contact Page

www.pa1000yard.com

Good luck! (Years ago, they helped me track down the builders of a rifle I purchased, and I learned a lot along the way. Hopefully they can help you too. But none of us are getting any younger!)

 

[David Buffington]

PA 1000 Yard Contact Page

www.pa1000yard.com

Good luck! (Years ago, they helped me track down the builders of a rifle I purchased, and I learned a lot along the way. Hopefully they can help you too. But none of us are getting any younger!)

Thanks again!
Dave

 

[David Buffington]

I received this private message on the subject:

Hi, your binocs are a one at a time project, i probably know who built the bracket , nice job. B&L did market a factory unit in the late 1950s, 1960s , good looking unit. Bracket was made by Meichner Co. , Boston , B&L had a contract to let Meichner market them also. Anyway you have a nice binocular.

Does this Meichner Co. still exist? A quick search is not turning up any current references.

Thanks!
Dave

 

[PhilKeil]

Quick google shows the closed in 2001 or so.

 

[David Buffington]

Thanks!
Dave

 

[snert]

I've seen similar more recent set ups like that, called Big Eyes. Used a set on a LR hunt for whitetail and LOVED them.. They had Spacemasters in a dual mount.