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Vintage BRUNT'S POCKET TRANSIT w/ original box - manual & price list from 1968
Estimated price for orientation: 265 $
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Description Brand: Brunton Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
If you are looking at this you probably already know what it is, the very best most accurate compass, pocket transit, etc., So below are the specs as published, and let me tell you about this particular unit. I believe it is a 1968 vintage piece that looks barely used. My father had this for years and really stored safely right next to his Curta (first hand held calculator). It is obviously a little used because of the shape of the box and the tiny bit of corrosion on the hinge, but otherwise it is in perfect shape and the fact that it comes with the original box, original manual, waterproof easy start instructions, and a leather case with bely loop make it valuable for a collector or a user.It is probably obvious, but it is fully functioning and the mirror is not cracked or anything. It is manufactured for BRUNT by WM. AINSWORTH & SONS, INC Denver, Colorado U.S.A.The design for the International Pocket Transit Compass effectively reduces needle dip when professionals travel to different hemispheres. (Call us for the special balancing required for absolute precision in distant areas.) Powerful Alnico v magnets are mounted to a polished, cupped sapphire jewel bearing, allowing for smooth needle movementSPECS Adjustable needle locking mechanism - Hinge clinometer with 1° increments for 1/2° readable dip measurements - Two long-level bubbles on the outside of the aluminum housing for no guess leveling from the sides or the bottom - Cover hinge assembly designed for increased durability - Buck Horn style sights for increased accuracy when sighting azimuth or vertical angles - Single NdFeB magnet resists demagnetization better than any other type of magnet - Azimuth accuracy +/- 1/2° with 1° graduations - Vertical angle accuracy +/- 1/2° with 1° graduations and 10 minute vernier - Vertical angle measurements to +/- 90° or 100% grade - Percent grade scale with increments of 5% - Induction dampened needle for quick, accurate readings - Sapphire jewel bearing allows for smooth needle movement - Magnetic declination adjustment allows for east or west declination settings to +/- 180° - Precision aligned mirror with convenient see-through sighting capability - Aluminum billet body assembly makes the GEO nearly indestructible - 6061-T6 hard anodized aluminum body for permanent color and scratch resistance - Ball & socket tripod mount is centered for increased accuracy of rotation - O-rings make the GEO Waterproof for increased reliability - Leather case included - Overall dimensions: 3.8''x2.8''x1.3'' - Weight: 12.8 oz I prefer PAYPAL and recommend USPS priority mail. PS- I have listed and will be listing a number of other vintage tools, B&G plates and other things from my collection of things that need to be passed on.- check it out
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| Brand: | Brunton | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
If you are looking at this you probably already know what it is, the very best most accurate compass, pocket transit, etc., So below are the specs as published, and let me tell you about this particular unit. I believe it is a 1968 vintage piece that looks barely used. My father had this for years and really stored safely right next to his Curta (first hand held calculator). It is obviously a little used because of the shape of the box and the tiny bit of corrosion on the hinge, but otherwise it is in perfect shape and the fact that it comes with the original box, original manual, waterproof easy start instructions, and a leather case with bely loop make it valuable for a collector or a user.It is probably obvious, but it is fully functioning and the mirror is not cracked or anything. It is manufactured for BRUNT by WM. AINSWORTH & SONS, INC Denver, Colorado U.S.A.The design for the International Pocket Transit Compass effectively reduces needle dip when professionals travel to different hemispheres. (Call us for the special balancing required for absolute precision in distant areas.) Powerful Alnico v magnets are mounted to a polished, cupped sapphire jewel bearing, allowing for smooth needle movementSPECS Adjustable needle locking mechanism - Hinge clinometer with 1° increments for 1/2° readable dip measurements - Two long-level bubbles on the outside of the aluminum housing for no guess leveling from the sides or the bottom - Cover hinge assembly designed for increased durability - Buck Horn style sights for increased accuracy when sighting azimuth or vertical angles - Single NdFeB magnet resists demagnetization better than any other type of magnet - Azimuth accuracy +/- 1/2° with 1° graduations - Vertical angle accuracy +/- 1/2° with 1° graduations and 10 minute vernier - Vertical angle measurements to +/- 90° or 100% grade - Percent grade scale with increments of 5% - Induction dampened needle for quick, accurate readings - Sapphire jewel bearing allows for smooth needle movement - Magnetic declination adjustment allows for east or west declination settings to +/- 180° - Precision aligned mirror with convenient see-through sighting capability - Aluminum billet body assembly makes the GEO nearly indestructible - 6061-T6 hard anodized aluminum body for permanent color and scratch resistance - Ball & socket tripod mount is centered for increased accuracy of rotation - O-rings make the GEO Waterproof for increased reliability - Leather case included - Overall dimensions: 3.8''x2.8''x1.3'' - Weight: 12.8 oz I prefer PAYPAL and recommend USPS priority mail. PS- I have listed and will be listing a number of other vintage tools, B&G plates and other things from my collection of things that need to be passed on.- check it out