British Army L12A1 Binoculars
The British Army L12A1 is a 7x42 self-focusing prism binocular manufactured by Avimo for the UK Ministry of Defence and fielded as the standard British Army binocular since 1979. Self-focusing optics keep targets sharp from roughly 40 yards to infinity with no fiddly focus wheel, while the 6mm exit pupil and 7-degree field of view give you a bright, wide image in low light. Rubber armor, sealed construction, integrated filters, and a ranging reticle make these a serious field tool. Combat-proven in the Falklands and still in service today, the L12A1 is a sought-after piece of British military optics history for collectors, reenactors, hunters, and outdoor users alike.
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- SKU
- UK-FG-L12A1
$180.95
Description
Features
- 7x42 Self-Focusing Optics — Fixed-focus 7x magnification with 42mm objectives delivers a bright, sharp image from roughly 40 yards to infinity without ever touching a focus wheel.
- Manufactured by Avimo — Built by Avimo Ltd. for the UK Ministry of Defence to demanding MIL-SPEC standards for ruggedness and optical performance.
- British Army Issue — Standard-issue field binocular of the British Armed Forces since 1979 and combat-proven during the 1982 Falklands War.
- 6mm Exit Pupil — Large exit pupil gathers light effectively in dawn, dusk, and low-visibility conditions for clear target identification.
- Wide Field of View — 7-degree field of view (approximately 124 yards at 1,000 yards) lets you scan terrain quickly and track moving subjects.
- Integrated Filters — Built-in flip-down laser and sun filters protect the optics and your eyes in bright sun and battlefield lighting hazards.
- Reticle for Range Estimation — Etched graticule in the right eyepiece allows quick mil-based range estimation on known-size targets.
- Rubber Armored Body — Heavy rubber armor over a metal chassis absorbs shock, dampens noise, and provides a secure grip in wet or gloved hands.
- Sealed and Waterproof — Fully sealed housing stands up to rain, mud, salt spray, and the kind of abuse only military service can deliver.
- Neck Strap and Eyepiece Covers — Issued with neck strap and protective eyepiece and objective covers to keep the optics clean in the field.
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Good glassesVery happy with my Avimo field glasses. Clear, sharp, bright view. Externally a tiny bit scuffed but better than I expected. I had a few qualms about the fixed focus but I have fixed focus rifle scopes that work great for me and so did these field glasses. I like my Hensoldt 8x30s a bit better -- lighter, smaller -- but these were a good buy.
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Unique ( ? ) military issue binocularsThe shape of these binoculars is distinctive, and except for German copies made under license ( rarely encountered and at $1,000 for the civilian market, expensive) are an excellent buy. They are fixed focus ( at infinity) rather than auto focusing, and therefor can track objects moving at speed without the need to attempt to focus in action. They are not for wearers of glasses and cannot correct for vision defects- the eyes have to be pressed into the eyecups for clear focus, at least for me. Cleaning them up ( the photo shows salt buildup and scuffing ) takes no time, with dishwashing solution, a sponge and q-tips, followed by ( the British Museum's) Renaissance Wax Polish available from Amazon. The visual transformation is amazing.
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