{"product_id":"yugoslavian-m-63-jna-military-field-telephone-iskra","title":"Yugoslavian M-63 JNA Military Field Telephone – Iskra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eM-63\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Cold War-era military field telephone used by the \u003cstrong\u003eYugoslav People's Army (JNA)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Manufactured by the Slovenian company \u003cstrong\u003eIskra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the M-63 was designed as a rugged field communications telephone for military use in demanding outdoor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe M-63 is housed in a heavy-duty, weather-resistant cast-alloy case and features a removable handset, internal ringing system, and a hand-crank magneto generator for signaling another connected station. Its compact but extremely robust construction reflects the practical design of Yugoslav military communications equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iskra, Yugoslavia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M-63\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Military field telephone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yugoslav People's Army (JNA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War \/ 1960s onward\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty cast-alloy housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 1.5V D-cell batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignaling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in hand-crank magneto\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for use over two-wire field telephone cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe telephone could be used for direct point-to-point communication between field stations and could also be connected through military telephone switchboards. The M-63 was also capable of supporting military radio communications in certain configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGood Condition – With Cover\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood original vintage condition with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal protective cover included\u003c\/strong\u003e. The telephone shows the expected signs of age and previous military storage\/use, such as minor scratches, scuffs, finish wear, and other cosmetic marks. The included cover makes this the more complete example and a particularly nice choice for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWith Cover – Heavy Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal military-surplus condition with the \u003cstrong\u003eprotective cover included\u003c\/strong\u003e, but showing \u003cstrong\u003eheavier signs of previous use, storage, and handling\u003c\/strong\u003e. These examples may have more substantial scratches, scuffs, finish loss, discoloration, staining, surface oxidation, dents, worn markings, or other cosmetic wear. Covers may also show heavier wear, fading, staining, fraying, or general storage marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are ideal for buyers who prefer a more heavily used, field-worn appearance or simply want a more affordable complete example with the protective cover. \u003cstrong\u003eCondition will vary from unit to unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGood Condition – Without Cover\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood original vintage condition \u003cstrong\u003ewithout the protective cover\u003c\/strong\u003e. The telephone shows normal signs of age and previous military use, including possible scratches, scuffs, finish wear, and other cosmetic imperfections. A good option for collectors who are primarily interested in the telephone itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTesting \u0026amp; Battery Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese field telephones have not been tested and are being sold as untested. Most of them had batteries left installed during storage and have battery-compartment corrosion that will require cleaning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gorilla Outfitters","offers":[{"title":"With Protective cover","offer_id":48829577494720,"sku":null,"price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Without Protective cover","offer_id":48829577527488,"sku":null,"price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With cover heavy use","offer_id":48846947844288,"sku":null,"price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/5316\/5760\/files\/F56EC68F-FFF4-44B0-A2BE-21C70203CF1B.jpg?v=1787145605","url":"https:\/\/gorilla-outfitters.com\/products\/yugoslavian-m-63-jna-military-field-telephone-iskra","provider":"Gorilla Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}