Soviet PN-3 Night Vision Optical Device – Cold War Era – Working – With Case & Manual Production continued into the 1990s

Production continued into the 1990s

Markings include “US Navy BuShips XXIX Mod 0” and the 1942 date

Likely woven circa 2010s–2020 era

Hinged floorplate

Production of the 500B (16 gauge) ran from around 1963 into the late 1960s (some sources cite up to 1969)

Soviet PN-3 Night Vision Optical Device – Cold War Era – Working – With Case & Manual Production continued into the 1990sOffered here is an original Soviet PN 3 Night Vision Optical Device, a Cold Warera handheld infrared night observation unit developed for military and security use in total darkness. The PN 3 uses an electro optical image intensifier system with built in infrared illumination, allowing the user to observe objects in complete darkness where no ambient light is present. These units were commonly used by Soviet military forces, border guards, and