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Sextant Mark II, US-Navy, 1941

Auction dateClassic
13.07.2024 10:00UTC +02:00
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Hermann Historica
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Germany, Grasbrunn / München
ID 1263984
Lot 13143 | Sextant Mark II, US-Navy, 1941
Sextant Mark II, US-Navy, 1941
SN 9498. Schwarz lackierter Messingrahmen mit 140°-Skalierung, normale Gebrauchsspuren. Die Alhidade dreizeilig gemarkt "U.S. NAVY, BU.NAV., MARK II / N9488-1941 / David White Co. Milwaukee, Wis.". Lackierter Holzgriff mit deutlichen Gebrauchsspuren. Index- und Horizontschattengläser vollständig. Der Horizontspiegel mit kleinem Ausbruch, der Indexspiegel in Ordnung. Trommel und Sperrklinke leichtgängig. Teleskop klar, Fixfokus, Lack mit kleiner Fehlstelle. Gewicht 1,35 kg. In nummerngleicher Holzbox ohne Schlüssel, im Deckel Prüfzertifikat von 1992 von Kelvin Hughes. Funktion und Vollständigkeit nicht überprüft (einziges Zubehör ein Messingvierkantschlüssel). Maße der Box 28,5x28,5x14,5 cm, Gesamtgewicht 3,6 kg.
Sextant Mark II, US-Navy, 1941
Sextant Mark II, US-Navy, 1941
SN 9498. The frame made of brass, painted black, graduated to 140°. Normal signs of wear. The index arm marked in three lines "U.S. NAVY, BU.NAV., MARK II / N9488-1941 / David White Co. Milwaukee, Wis.". Varnished wooden handle with signs of wear and some blemishes. All glass filters undamaged. The horizon mirror with a lateral chip, the index mirror ok. Smooth operation of drum and locking device. The telescope clear, fixed focus, the black paint with a little blemish. Weight 1,35 kg. The wooden box with matching serial number, a certificate of examination by Kelvin Hughes, dated 1992, in the lid, no key. Functionality not tested; the only accessory being a square socket key of brass. Box dimensions 28,5x28,5x14,5 cm, total weight 3,6 kg.
Condition: II -
Place of origin:Canada
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