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    Posted: September/23/2008 at 04:30
I got this Sirius brand Binoculars from estate sale.
This has following specs
7.5X 15x40 wide angle zoom. 336ft at 1000yds. It's manufactured by JB22.
I googled but couldn't find one instance of this brand name. Can anyone help me with finding approx value of this binoculars.
 
 
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I can only find that name on one other binocular. that's on trademe.com. There isn't any real info about them that I have been able to find out side of a chinese connection, nothing info wise there either.
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You are most welcome. I am sorry that I couldn't find more.
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Maybe this will help.
 
 
 
Japanese Manufacturer's Codes for Optical Products.

Most Japanese binoculars from the 1960s and several decades later carry one
or two tiny marks on the body, about 2 mm in height, frequently adjacent to
the hinge axis on the rear, between the objectives.  'JB' and two or three
digits identifies the manufacturer of the finished binocular, and 'JE'
identifies the maker of the body.  The J symbol has a small horizontal line
extending from the middle of the J, and is explained in a pamphlet from the
Japan Binoculars Export Promotion Association, _'63 Binoculars From Japan_. 
"Combining the letters L and J (standing for Light Machinery of
Japan)......on the shoulder hinges or support strut of all approved
binoculars manufactured in Japan since November 1959."  The JBEPA had their
US office in the Japan Trade Center, 393 Fifth Ave, NY.
This list was obtained by Bill Beacom, who arranged for its translation, and
converted to electronic form by Fred Schwartzman.  A second, later, list
added further companies; the earlier list used 'Kogaku' and the later list
used 'Optical'.  No dates are available for either list.
We are looking for the manufacturers represented by the missing numbers 65,
66, and 209.
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Checkup On Quality -  JAPANESE BINOCULAR INSPECTION INSTITUTE

Binoculars from Japan are rigidly inspected to make sure that every
component is of top quality and that all mechanisms are in perfect working
order. All optical products that have passed these rigorous standards are
tagged “PASSED” by the Government’s Japan Telescopes Inspection Institute.

The JL mark:  Only those binocular and optical manufacturers meeting Japan’s
Government standards of inspection and quality may use the authorized JL
symbol.  This symbol accompanied by the letter “E” or “B” and the number of
the respective manufacturer is engraved on the objective-end hinge or on the
cover plate. The letter “E” designating the metalwork manufacturer is
engraved on the right and the letter “B” designating the manufacturer of the
finished product is on the left.

“PASSED” labels.  This oval silver paper label marked “JTII” certifies that
binoculars have complied with the export standards of the Japan Telescopes
Inspection Institute. It is usually found on the axle of the binoculars.
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The quality of the JB marked products are rechecked by the Institute for
items that are exported. This rigorous Government system insures that only
top quality binoculars are exported from Japan. Know your dealer. Your final
check on a quality pair of binoculars is your faith and reliance in your
dealer. A reputable dealer will stand behind his optical products.
=====================
Below are two lists, one in numeric order and the second in alphabetic
order.

JB 1     Toa Kogaku Co.Ltd., Tokyo
JB 2     Katsuma Kogaku Kikai Co.Ltd.
JB 3     Toei Kogaku Seisakujo Co.Ltd.
JB 4     Toei Kogaku Co. Ltd., Hatogaya-Shi
JB 5     Meiji Seiko Co. Ltd.
JB 6     Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd., Tokyo.
JB 7     Nippon Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd.
JB 8     Fuji Sbashin Koki Co. Ltd.
JB 9     Sato Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd.
JB 10     Toko Seiki Co. Ltd.
JB 11     Omiya Kogaku Kikai Seisalcujo, Tokyo
JB 12     Orora Kogaku Co. Ltd. - Aurora Kogaku Co. Ltd.
JB 14     Ueta Seiki Co. Ltd.
JB 15     Tokyo Oputikaru Co. Ltd.- Tokyo Optical Co. Ltd.
JB 16     Sankei Koki Seisakujo Inc.
JB 17     Otake Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd., Tokyo
JB 18     Tokyo Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd.
JB 19     FujiKogeisha Co. Ltd.
JB 20     Mitsui Koki Seisakujo Co. Ltd.
JB 21     Kokisha Co. Ltd., Tokyo
JB 22     Itabashi Kogaku Kikai Seisakujo Inc.,Tokyo
JB 23     Ishii Kogaku Co. Ltd.,Yokohama
JB 24     Ichikawa Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd.,Tokyo
JB 25     Zuiho Kogaku Seiki Co. Ltd., Tokyo
JB 26     Futaba Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd.
JB 27     Sanyo Koki Co. Ltd.
JB 28     Fuji Seinñtsukiki Seisakujo. Inc.
JB 29     Meikosha Inc.
JB 30     Kofu Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd.
JB 31     Muraki Koko Co. Ltd.
JB 32     Miyako Seiki Co. Ltd.
JB 33     Teito Koki Co. Ltd.
JB 34     Musashi Kogaku Co. Ltd.
JB 35     Raito Koki Seisakujo Co. Ltd. - Lite Koki Seisakujo Co. Ltd.
JB 36     Jiyama Seiko Co.
JB 37     Yoshinon Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd.
JB 38     Nakabishi Kogaku Inc.
JB 39     Josei Koki Inc.
JB 40     Mutsu Koki Inc.
JB 41     Shinsei Kogaku Seiki Co. Ltd.
JB 42     Nippon Garasu Kogyo Co. Ltd. Takinokawa Syuchojo
JB 43     Tozaki Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd.
JB 44     likura Kogaku Seisakujo Inc.
JB 45     Taisei Kogaku Kogyo Co; Ltd.
JB 45     Tamron Co., Ltd., Tokyo
JB 46     Otsuka Kogaku Co. Ltd., Tokyo
JB 47     Tokuhiro Koki Seisakusho Inc., Tokyo
JB 48     Kazusa Koki Seisakujo Inc.
JB 49     Sankyo Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd.
JB 50     Tanaka Koki Seisakujo. Inc.
JB 51     Yoshimoto Kogaku Co. Ltd.
JB 52     Kanto Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd.
JB 53     Inoue Koki Seisakujo Inc.
JB 54     Suzuki Kogaku Seiki Co. Ltd.
JB 55     Enshu Kogaku Seiki Co. Ltd.,Tokyo.
JB 56     Hiyoshi Kogaku Co. Ltd.
JB 57     Oji Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd.
JB 58     Ryuko Seisakujo
JB 59     Mitsui Kogaku Seisakujo
JB 60     Akebono Optical, Tokyo
JB 60     Wakaba Koki Seisakujo Inc.
JB 61     Meiho Kogaku Seisakujo Inc.
JB 62     Oshiro Kogaku Co. Ltd.
JB 63     Ofuna Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd.
JB 64     Kobayashi Kogaku Scisakitjo. Inc.
JB 65    
JB 66    
JB 67     Esaka Kogaku
JB 68     Sono Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd.
JB 69     Akebono Kogaku Kogyo Co
JB 70     Sugamo Kogaku Seisakujo
JB 71     Toho Koki Co. Ltd., Tokyo
JB 72     Rubina Koki Co. Ltd.
JB 73     Tsuchida Kogaku Seisakujo.
JB 74     Omori Sogo Kogaku Kogyo
JB 75     Seki Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd.
JB 76     Izumi Seiki Seisakujo. Inc.
JB 77     Koronbia Kogaku Co. Ltd.  – Columbia Kogaku Co.
JB 78     Kuribayashi Kogaku Seisakujo
JB 79     Furukawa Kogaku Seisakujo
JB 80 
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TY sir.
I might have a little more when I do more digging. I think I know someone who has some sirius's "I think". I'll see what they know about them. I just know the one's he has are 33+ years old but maybe he can remember something about them.
 
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That would be real nice of you to find more info.
Can you tell me how much this might be of value(approx).
Iam total newbie of binoculars. Thanks again.
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Now I've done it!!!!
 
You guys hooked me good!!!
 
Unfortunately I wear eyeglasses so the extreme Wide Angle models are out.
 
Given that what WA binos have SOME eye relief so the eyeglass wearer can use them?
 
I've already started canvasing eBay and my first buy is a:
 
Sears 7X50mm Binoculars Model 473.25130 delivered for $15.80 Shocked
 
It looks prestine!
 
 
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How much eye relief does an old Bushy Rangemaster have?
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Originally posted by sleek sleek wrote:

I got this Sirius brand Binoculars from estate sale.
This has following specs
7.5X 15x40 wide angle zoom. 336ft at 1000yds. It's manufactured by JB22.
I googled but couldn't find one instance of this brand name. Can anyone help me with finding approx value of this binoculars.

They sell for around $30 on internet auction websites. You can find it on eBay for example.
I prefer Porro prism binoculars especially those made in Japan. (i.e. Minox BD 10x44 BP) 8>)
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