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Bausch & Lomb - Criterion

B&L Criterion closed operations here in Connecticut,  November 1987.
several hundered telescopes & all remaining accessory inventory were
aquired then - 34 years later - wonderful memories and a short list below.
Note: Most all items listed here are New "One of a Kind" and Made in the
USA and Japan - Nothing manufactured from Taiwan or China.
Rev: Feb. 1st 2023
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B&L 6000  6" S/C Telescope - The Last in Stock..$595
Complete with Case and all standard factory Accessories,
will need culmination.
This Scope is available as Pickup Only.  
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Allen Head Wrench Set for All S/C's + (10) Pieces...$4
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Tube Only (no optics) 8000 S/C...$49   Sch/Cass 8" Primary Mirror -...$129
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 Base Side Bolt for older 6000 / 8000...$2
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Photo Tripod Base Bracket (4000)...$4
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"O" Ring for 4x Finder Scope (4000),...$1
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"O" Ring for 30 mm Finder Scope...$2
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Rubber Ring for 50 mm Finder Scope...$1
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Finder Scope Bracket for Astro 4000 - Fixed Munt...$49 
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Focus Knob for 6000 / 8000....$4
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6x30 mm Finder Scope,,,$45
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6x30 mm Finder Scope + Bracket for 6000...(Inquire)
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Retail Store - Hang Tag for 4000-8000  - fair condition,,,$1
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Secondary Mirror Assembly for 8000 - Good Conditionm (Small Blem)...$79  
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Secondary Mirror Assy for 4000 + Corrctor Plate & Lock Ring... $129 
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1985 Color Sales Folder - 4000/ 6000/ 8000 (5) Panels, Dbl.Sided (used condition)...$5
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Store Hang Tag for 4000 & 8000....$3
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Rear Plug with B&L Logo for - 6000 / 8000...$5
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Retainer Ring for Optical Window - 6000...$5
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B&L Binocular/Telescope Catalog - Slim Jim Format (12) pages...$4 (?)
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B&L Binocular, Telescope and Rifle Scope "Lifetime Limited Warranty" Card...$2
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Booklet - "Information About Your B&L 4000 Telescope" (10) pages - Complete Instructions / Users Guide, Maintainance and Aligmnent (compiled by The Talcot Mountain Observatory)  8 1/2" X 11"  Bound...$10
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Ad Dept. Photograph 5"x7" of 6" / 8" S/C Tripod...$2
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AC Motor - 220 Volt /50 HZ /  .75 RPH...$39
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AC Motor - 220 Volt / 50 HZ -  1 RPH...$39 
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Converter for these Motors with CigarettevPlug Adapter 12V DC  to 220V AC is available on Amazon for...$15
Now you will be able to operate your scope with DC power !
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AC Motor - 220 Volt / 50 HZ - .75 RPH - Reverse /Southern Hemisphere...$34
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Fork Tine Dec. Lock for 8001 S/C...$65
Lock Lever is Subject to breaking, a design flaw on these scopes.
(2) In Stock BUT Misplaced in Inventory - Inquire to Reserve 
when Located.
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Fork Tines - set of (2) for 8000 S/C Telescope...$85
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#63-1088 Special Series Filter Set (with leather case) Photo & visual (6 filters + Leather Case...$45
Complete Filter Data Sheet Included,
Designed Only for the B&L Criterion 4" &  8" S/C  (Not for Meade or Celestron S/C's)
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Polar Alignment Instructions for S/C - 4000 (useful for 6" / 8" S/C) (4) pages...$1
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Deluxe Latitude Adjuster Instructions - 6" & 8" S/C...Free with Any Order (Request)
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#63-1011   8.4 mm to 21 mm Zoom ORTHO-SCOPIC...$52
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#63-1011   8.4 to 21 mm (factory repacked and boxed)...$45
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Star Diagonal  1.25"- 90 degree, for 6" and 8" Schmidt/Cass...(Inquire)
(Prism Type)
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Mounting Screws (2) - Allen Head for 4000 Finder Scope Bracket...$3 
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Non-adjustable Tripod leg - 4000...$12   Adjustable  Latitude Extention Leg (7" long)...$12
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Piggyback Camera Bracket for 8" 8000 /8001 + DX8 S/C...$20
(No longer available for the 6" 6000 S/C)
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Piggy Back Camera Bracket (modified for use with a 4000)...$22
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Criterion - Dealer Display Store Card - 8 3/4"X 11" descriptions on reverse (for Halley's Comet)....$5 
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Photo / Spotting Scope Tripod - adjustable, center braced...$39
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Adapter Ring - Allows mounting of Meade/Celestron accessories to B&L/Criterion S/C's.. (inquire) 
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Adapter Ring - B&L Criterion accessories mounting to Celestron/Meade S/C's..$32
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 4000 Spotting Scope. / Telephoto Optical Tube Assembly Only.- with Base Mounting Bracket..$109
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T-Adapter - Camera Mount for 4000 #63-1049...(Inquire)
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T-Ring / T-Mount  (state camera make/model - (most models except EOS)...$4
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Photo - 4"x5" of the Astro 4000 & 6000 mounted, in color,
for a S&T Magazine advert....$5
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Chrome Side Bolt for Table Top Leg - DX6 & 8 - Older 6000 & 8000...$2  (only one) 
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4000 Wedge Assembly Instructions and Exploded Parts View...$2
Handy and have access to tools ?   Build Your Own !
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Base Plate for 6000 Astro (possible use in making a Wedge with above instructions)...$15
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Drive Base Assembly - Complete with fork tines, motors & AC line cord S/C 8" 8000...$195
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Drive Base,  no Motors - 8000 S/C..$89
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Drive Base with Motors - 6000...$149
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A Copy of the "Accessory Users Manual for 4000 / 6000 / 8000"
Function and Use, all Photographic and Visual Accesories ...$9
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7x50 Legacy Binoculars 12-7551...$89  Quality - Made in Japan !
(check out the complete Binocular List)
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Dove Tail Base for Quick Release Finder Bracket - 4000 Pro...$4
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Hanging Madallion - Gold Metal - Bausch & Lomb Since 1853....$4
(for the collector that wants a completely origionan scope) 
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Criterion Action Guide - "Useing Your Solar Filter" (17) pages...$5
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Owners Manual (72 pages) For All - DX6/ DX8/ 4000/ 6000/ 8000/ 8001 
Two Choises - Now Available on a :
CD  - the complete manual....$12 (not high resolution but readable)
         OR
Xerox - Bound Copy....$28
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Comet Halley Data - 8 1/2"x11" (4) Sheets (inclosed with all Criterion Telescopes 1984-85)...$3
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B&L /Bushnell - Distributor Quantity Price List 1/1/1988 (12) Pages - Illustrated.
Telescope/Binoculars/Spotting Scopes/etc. with Dealer and Distributor Prices...$10
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For all other B&L Printed Materials - Refer to
"Instructions / Papers" section -
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Note :
Its Possible, other items may surface, check back in several months.

Please Note: most of these items are one of a kind. Please email, for availability, before placing an order.   All questions are welcomed.

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