1979 Military PRISM ASSY NATO 1240 Optical Assembly Sealed Desiccated Pack NOS

1979 Military PRISM ASSY NATO 1240 Optical Assembly Sealed Desiccated Pack NOS

Original military optical prism assembly marked PRISM ASSY and carrying NATO stock classification 1240, preserved in its original sealed desiccated storage package. An increasingly scarce piece of Cold War military technology offered in untouched new old stock condition.

NATO stock class 1240 covers optical sighting and ranging equipment, placing this component firmly within the field of military optics. Components such as these were manufactured to extremely high standards for use in specialist military instruments, observation systems and optical equipment.

Condition:
New old stock condition. The package remains sealed and unopened. The original desiccated packaging was designed to protect sensitive optical components from moisture during long-term military storage. Packaging may show minor age-related storage wear. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.

Circa:
1979.

Dimensions & Item Details:

• Military optical prism assembly
• Marked PRISM ASSY
• NATO stock class 1240
• Dated 1979
• Original sealed desiccated package
• Cold War military surplus
• Unused new old stock condition
• Sold exactly as shown

Historical Notes:

• Manufactured during the Cold War period
• NATO class 1240 relates to optical sighting and ranging equipment
• Optical prism assemblies were critical components within military observation and sighting systems
• Military optical components were produced to precise engineering tolerances
• Many reserve optical spares remained in storage for decades without being issued

Collector Notes:

• Rare find in sealed original packaging
• Strong appeal for military surplus and Cold War collectors
• Excellent technical display piece
• Interesting crossover between militaria, optics and engineering history
• The sealed desiccated pack adds provenance and collectability
• Increasingly difficult to find untouched military optical components from this period

Perfect For:

• Cold War collections
• Military optics collectors
• Military surplus enthusiasts
• Engineering and scientific displays
• Museum and educational collections
• Research and restoration reference collections

Important:

• Package remains unopened
• Exact equipment compatibility is not confirmed
• Sold as a military surplus collectable component
• Please inspect all photographs carefully before purchasing
• The photographs show the exact item you will receive

Packed carefully and dispatched securely from the UK.

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Item Details

• Country/ Organization: NATO
• Style: Military
• Service: Army
• Theme: Militaria
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom