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    Posted: April/08/2010 at 21:46
Other than the Leupold Gold Ring binos, which I understand are "assembled" in America, are there any other binoculars made or assembled in the USA?  Maybe something like the Zeiss Conquest scope situation, where the parts are imported, but final assembly is done here?
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Found this on the internet, no idea as to how old it is:

7x50 Fujinon Nautilus w/Built-in Compass & Rangefinder

Considered one of the best values in high quality full featured binoculars that offer uncompromised US military specification performance at a competitive price. 

Assembled in the U.S.A. to U.S. military specifications.  100% Waterproof, Shockproof & Fog proof with Heavy-Duty Armor. 
Fujinon's most accurate compass built in - accurate to 1/4 of one degree.

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Where are the Conquests assembled?
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Originally posted by Stud Duck Stud Duck wrote:

Where are the Conquests assembled?


I believe they are assembled in the Zeiss plant in Hungary.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote p230 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/18/2010 at 10:29
Originally posted by Bird Watcher Bird Watcher wrote:

Found this on the internet, no idea as to how old it is:

7x50 Fujinon Nautilus w/Built-in Compass & Rangefinder

Considered one of the best values in high quality full featured binoculars that offer uncompromised US military specification performance at a competitive price. 

Assembled in the U.S.A. to U.S. military specifications.  100% Waterproof, Shockproof & Fog proof with Heavy-Duty Armor. 
Fujinon's most accurate compass built in - accurate to 1/4 of one degree.

I would be curious about theses as well.  Depending on what type of rangefinder they might be what I am looking for to go hunting with.  I sent off an email for information.  We will see what I get back.
Rico, we'll need special tactical equipment
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote p230 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/19/2010 at 15:42

I got an email back with some info.  Most are made and assembled in Japan with a few being done here but no firm details on which ones.

Rico, we'll need special tactical equipment
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