Original French WWI "Rabbit Ears" 8 X 24 Trench Periscope Binoculars by S.R.P.I. with Leather Neck Strap Russian Maxim 1910 These are almost certainly the

These are almost certainly the "Campaign Souvenirs" of some British Trooper who no doubt was only too pleased to have got back home to Victorian England

which has mostly obscured the barrel date

Wardell was intrigued by the firearm’s appearance and started searching for its rightful owner

and an adjustable front sight with both bladed and ring shroud sights

Original French WWI "Rabbit Ears" 8 X 24 Trench Periscope Binoculars by S.R.P.I. with Leather Neck Strap Russian Maxim 1910 These are almost certainly theOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a very nice set of 1916 French 8 x 24 trench binoculars, made in Puteaux by the Socit de Recherches et de Perfectionnements Industriels (Society of Industrial Research and Development or SRPI). MG means Ministre de la Guerre (Ministry of War). Nicely marked on the right side with the magnification information: 8 X 24 DECIGRADES The left side has the manufacturer markings and serial number: M. G. S. R. P. I.