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ChrisR
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Foch Binocular
      #1092791 - 08/13/06 04:14 PM

I recently found myself in a antique shop and I came accross an interesting binocular. It was made by (or imported for) a company called Foch, it said it was made in France. I am thinking of buying this binocular and fixing the focus and diopter which were both extremely stiff amongst a few other minor problems.

Unfortunately, when I tried to find information online about this binocular, I came up with nothing.

My questions are:

1) Has anyone used a binocular from Foch?

2) Where might I find some information on the maker, or the binocular?

Thanks for the help.

Peace,
Chris


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Mark9473
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Re: Foch Binocular new [Re: ChrisR]
      #1092804 - 08/13/06 04:20 PM

if they're French, you searched in the wrong language Chris. I googled "Foch jumelles" and the first hit was this one:
http://www.foch-optique.com/nos_jumelles.htm

They are in Nice. There's worse places in the world to fly to...
Not sure if these are what you are looking for though.

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Re: Foch Binocular new [Re: Mark9473]
      #1092888 - 08/13/06 05:09 PM

How old was the binocular?
As Marshal Foch commanded the French Army in WWI, it may date from that period. Just somebody cashing in on the name.

Clear skies,
Arthur

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