{"product_id":"soviet-microscope-ushm-1-1982-nos","title":"Soviet Microscope UShM-1, 1982 – New Old Stock, Boxed with Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet educational microscope, model UShM-1, was manufactured on January 21, 1982 in the USSR and has been stored in its original cardboard box for over 40 years. It appears unissued and factory-new, a new old stock (NOS) item. It comes with its manual and accessory kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e UShM-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8201\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.01.1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspection Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.01.1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey hammered enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet State Quality Mark and plant logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two eyepieces, two objectives, glass slides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew old stock, never used. The microscope itself is very well preserved, with no visible chips or wear on the enamel finish, and the focus knobs move smoothly. The optics are clean, though internal surfaces may have minor dust typical of vintage items. The box shows natural age wear, including discoloration and minor creases. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstruments that survive unused in their packaging are scarce in any collecting field, and this one carries its serial number and dates in the manual. It suits collectors of vintage scientific instruments or Soviet technology, and works well as a gift for a science enthusiast. The enamel finish is described as hammered grey, which is a classic look for Soviet laboratory instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUShM-1 microscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal cardboard box with styrofoam inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory manual (passport)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory kit with two eyepieces and two objectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass slides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681928151189,"sku":"EBAY-407132004205","price":191.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-microscope-ushm-1-feodosia-1982-nos-1.jpg?v=1791722306","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-microscope-ushm-1-1982-nos","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}