Q1: Where, when and for whom was this item made was this made, was it used and in what condition is it? Thanx, CBG

A: This binocular was made by a company called Steiner, in Germany. It was not made with anyone person in mind. it has not been used by any one and it is in new condition.

Q2: ...lost your response to my last question, but add.........is this the M22 model? .was told the M22 is utterly rare, super expensive. CBG

A: This si not the M-22 version the M-22 falls under the tactical series of Steiner binoculars. The model number for the M-22 is 539

Q3: what are the cross hair lines w/numbers for and how do you use them.on the m22 binoculars

A: The lines with numbers are for estimating range and elevation. Here's an excerpt from Steiner's M22 brochure: A reticle, graduated with a horizontal scale depicting 5-meter increments at a range of 1000 meters, is provided in the left eyepiece. The vertical scale is graduated depicting 30-meter increments at 1000 meters below the horizontal line and 5 meter increments at 1000 meters above the horizontal line.

Q4: I have the binoculars - marine 7 x 50 - but I need a case. Do you sell one that will fit?

A: Hi Stan, Thank you for your email and sorry for the delay. Yes, there is a case that is made to fit the 7x50 Steiner models. I've attached a link below that you can either click on - or cut and paste into your browswer http://www.binoculars.com/products/steiner-binobag-large-705.html Best Regards, Denny

Q5: I recently found a 7x50 Steiner military marine binocular, made in W. Germany. #8906 M22, it has the a strap and lense covers, the strap is incorporated with instructions in english/german on cap cover.

A: Congratulations. That was a very fortuitous find!