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| | Features | High power viewing with 25xPrecision crafted from brass with a leather wrapCollapsible eyepiece for compact storageHigh quality optics ideal for long distance viewingPerfect as a gift and includes a leatherette case for protection
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| | Description | Steal the scene with the BARSKA precision crafted 25x30 Spyscope. This spyscope with high power collapsible eyepiece makes a perfect gift, or add to your treasures of being a pirate! Backed by Limited Lifetime Warranty. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 5.5 inches | | Product Width: | 1.4 inches | | Product Height: | 1.4 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 6.0 inches | | Package Width: | 2.2 inches | | Package Height: | 1.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 19 reviews |
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 19 customer reviews )
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38 of 42 found the following review helpful:
 Good quality for first-timers! Aug 14, 2008
By C. Lucas
This is an exellent buy if this is your first brass spyglass. For being so sheap this sure is good quality, every part of it is verry accurate. I really do have seen a lot worse. People who do not CARE to examine and learn for themselves OR are not used to handle and use spyglasses may have some problem getting the focus right. In any case the focus is really sharp when you do get it right.
You need to twist the smallest tube to change the focus depth. Pracise make perfect!
Even thou its not verry big in size i found that it was as "big" and heavy as i would tolerate for easy carrying and easy use in a larp. You may carry it in a small beltbag, and it fits nicely in your palm.
The only bad thing about it was the fake-leather. I bought it to use on a Pirate LARP (Live Action Role Playing) and i had to remove the plastic "leather" and sew on a new real piece of darkbrown leather myself.
Besides this, modern brass items are often lacquerd with a special clear brass protective lacquer, witch makes it impossible to corrode. I wandted that antique feeling since im using it on larps. So in order to get that old look to it I took everything apart (total disensembling), and polished off the lacquer using a grinding machine with a verry fine polishing rondell, and reassembled it. Afer two months it looked like a movie prop, corroded (darkened) and beautiful.
However I do not recommend anyone to do this UNLESS you are a craftsman who knows how to work metals and have basic (proffessional) polishing skills. If you are going to do this, be extra careful to remove the glass parts so that you dont accidentally polish them! And be careful not to grind away any metal or you may destroy it completley.
There are more than five, exactly the same, spyglasses here on Amazon.com, here are three of them: This one you are reading about "from" Barska, and this one Cstar MG-25C 25x30 Pirate Scope Monocular and Brass Telescope in Presentation Box and this one Specialty 25 x 30 mm Brass Spyglass Telescope, they look exactly the same and comes with the same fake-leather carrying case. Then you have two more but with different handels Masterpiece Collection Lookout 25x40 Telescope, Brass Spy Glass, Real leather finish and Brass Telescope with Wood In Leather Case. They are all manufactured in the same place and distributed to the different vendors.
Im about to buy "Orion Aristocrat 12x30mm Brass Hand Telescope" and 15" Telescope - Captain's Spyglass and try out the same process. Wait for my rewiev.
I hope my rewiew was any help to you!
Have a Good Larp!
:D
23 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Not easy to use Apr 26, 2008
By Sizzlechest_K
This product has good construction materials and does not feel cheap, which is a plus. On the downside, it is quite difficult to use. The scope extends to at least triple the length of the sheathed scope. Because it extends so long, it is difficult to keep the scope steady. For people looking to buy a typical monocular, stick to one that is not a "scope". Using this product is frustrating and feels like work. You will not be able to whip it out and quickly focus on your target. It will take more than a minute just to get your object in view. Be sure of your wants/needs before you buy this product. It did not appear that the magnification was that great either compared to a 10x25.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Good Looking and Functional - Recommended! Apr 16, 2010
By C. F. Hill
"CFH"
We bought the "Barska Blueline 25x30 Spy Scope" as a gift for son who loves optics. While less practical than a pair of good binoculars, this is certainly more classy. Here are my observations:
Pros -
+ Good Looking; the brass and "leatherett" give this an old world feel
+ Good Materials; this is a fairly high quality piece that is well constructed
+ Good Optics; this is a functional scope with clear lenses
Cons -
- Difficult to hold Steady without support due to the high magnification and long length
- Focusing takes practice (rotate the last section), but it comes easier with use
Misc -
* Leatherett case is nice enough for carrying and protecting this scope, but not for those looking for authentic leather
This is a perfectly usable scope that has the benefit of also looking sharp. It also does make a nice slightly "different" gift.
Recommended!
CFH
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Spy Scope Barska Blueline Jan 25, 2010
By Vicki Sigmon
I bought this for a Christmas present. The person who received it says it is a very good spy scope. There is a few days adjustment period but
other than that he seems to enjoy it very much.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Smaller than it looks Mar 16, 2008
By Periodcomma
"~Periodcomma"
It's exactly what is specified and is handy, but it's very small. Make sure you have steady hands as this does have nice magnification.
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