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SEXTANT :- Instrument For Determining The Angle Between The Horizon And A Celestial Body Such As The Sun, The Moon, Or A Star, Used In Celestial Navigation To Determine Latitude And Longitude. The Device Consists Of An Arc Of A Circle, Marked Off In Degrees, And A Movable Radial Arm Pivoted At The Center Of The Circle. FULLY FUNCTIONAL :- This Absolutely Beautiful And Functional Brass and aluminum Sextant Having A Antique Brass Finish Comes With A Beautiful Wooden Box. This Sextant Is Made From Aluminum and Brass. This Sextant Is Best In The World To Give You Precise Result That Helps You Measure The Horizon, Longitude And Latitude. Size of Sextant :- 9. Wooden Box Size :- 10 x 10 x 6 (Inches), 26cm x 26cm x 15cm. Material :- Aluminium & Brass. Finish :- Black Powder Coated. Good piece of collection, best for gift. Use full travel time.

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Navy Mark II sextant. This is a U. Navy Mark II sextant, manufactured by David White Co. Milwaukee, as indicated on the arc. The Mark II sextants were standard issue for naval navigation, widely used during and after World War II. Your example includes: The original fitted wooden case, with hardware and closure hooks intact. Telescope and accessories in their compartments. Calibration or adjustment card inside the lid. Serial number plate on the case No. The sextant appears complete and in good cosmetic condition, with clear markings on the arc and drum. The box shows typical wear for its age but retains its functionality and character. L 11.25″ x W 11.25″ x H 5.6. Manufactured by David White Co. The Mark II sextants were standard issue for naval navigation, widely uséd during and after World War II. The original fitted wooden case, with hardware and closure hooks intact. Our items are available for pick-up. No additional information at this time. You might also like. USS Sea Lion (SS-195) Submarine. French Naval Cutlass, model 1803. USS Greenfish (SS-351) Submarine. USS Steelhead (SS-280) Submarine.

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It is a highly sought-after collectible item for militaria enthusiasts. The sextant is an original piece from the period and was manufactured in the United States. It is a great addition to any collection relating to naval history and military equipment. The item has been well-maintained and is in excellent shape.

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The serial numbers on the sextant, the identifying plaque on the box, and the Inspection Certificate all match. The following items are included. The sextant with its telescope. Screwdrivers – one Yankee #90 and one Yankee #95. Bronze thumbscrew-style adjusting tool. Mahogany plywood box with all hardware except the key to the lock. A “Certificate of Eccentricity” dated 3/21/1945. A 30+ page manual covering maintenance and overhaul specific to the USN Mark II sextant. Sample page shown in last photo. The sextant arm and its micrometer mechanism operate smoothly and the arm moves throughout its range without binding. The installed mirrors are in good condition. There are no spares for either mirror. The polarizing filters work, but they aren’t in great shape. There is some “fuzziness” to both and the index mirror has some light leaks around the edges. The black anodizing on the frame and telescope is unblemished. The telescope optics are clear and the focusing ring rotates smoothly. A couple of the small set screws are missing but this does not affect the telescope’s functionality. The box is in decent condition for its age. The veneer is worn in places and the edges and corners show wear. The photos show all six sides of the box so you can evaluate its condition. All in all this is an almost. WWII vintage sextant, in generally very good condition. Only the key to the lock and the spare mirrors are missing. The sextant will be VERY carefully packed. I’ve tried to be complete and to disclose all problems, but I may have missed something. Please check out all the pictures and do not hesitate to ask about anything.

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1943 US Navy WWII Sextant Maritime Stadimeter by Schick + Case. Take a look at the photos for condition.

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Acquired from a private estate. We are surplus equipment dealers and do not have the ability or knowledge to test equipment for functionality beyond plugging it in and describing what we observe as best we can. 2 You are purchasing used equipment – most is untested as stated in our description. Please reach out to us directly if there is a problem. We are quick to respond and resolve. Used items have a 30-day return. We have no knowledge of the history of the equipment. We do not have power cords to provide unless they are attached to the item or unless stated that they are provided. If one is pictured it is for testing purposes only unless it is attached or stated that it will be included. Our items do not come with manuals or any other accessories unless shown and/or stated that they are included. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWII Original Items”. The seller is “solanotraders” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• Brand: US NAVY
• MPN: AIRCRAft sextant

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A very rare item. This is a genuine 1943 US Navy military sextant, in the original box. It isnt quite perfect (the horizon mirror is past its best) but it has clearly been used. US Navy Bureau of Ships E. Sextant Mark 2 Mod 0 (N) 29076. Contract no NXSX 42867 1943. Made by Bendix Aviation Corporation. Teterboro, New Jersey, USA. Numbers on the actual sextant and the certification match. Correction details dated Jan 9 1945. Original hardwood ply case with brass handle and catches, sound. Case is 30 x 28 x 14cm. Collection, and cash on collection, is welcome. I will not be leaving daily for despatches. I now have arrangements with Hermes for collection from me using a’safe place’ arrangement. However that collection will initially only be once per week to protect myself and my reliable local Hermes agent. Please also allow a little extra time for couriers. Large or heavy items not normally handled by Hermes may present other problems and I will advise such purchasers individually. The items I sell are not classed as’essential’ and experience so far indicates purchasers completely understand. If however your item is urgent, for a birthday for example, and you let me know I should be able to get it out to you. Collection is virtually ruled our at the moment. I trust you will understand. The item “RARE VINTAGE 1943 WW2 U. S. NAVY SEXTANT MK 2 BOXED PIONEER BENDIX AVIATION CO” is in sale since Sunday, June 14, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Marine/Maritime”. The seller is “gnomework” and is located in Preston. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Ecuador, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Paraguay, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay, Viet nam.

• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Object Type: Sextant
• Military Branch: US Navy

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RARE NOS WWII US Navy Bendix Aviation Corporation AN-5851-1 Bubble Type Sextant. The item “RARE NOS WWII US Navy Bendix Aviation Corporation AN-5851-1 Bubble Type Sextant” is in sale since Saturday, December 28, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWII Original Items”. The seller is “nhlstuff” and is located in Westland, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modification Description: New Old Stock

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WWII US Navy Bendix Aviation Corporation AN-5851-1 bubble type sextant. Has the instruction booklet and in the original box. All our items come from estate sales, yard sales, flea markets or places that we have traveled. All Japanese items come directly from Japan. Feedback will be left once feedback is received. We are a smoke free home, but many of the items were acquired from homes that may have smoked. These are collectables that I sell to be displayed. Most uniforms are tailored to the individual that owned it. The item “WWII US Navy Bendix Aviation Corporation AN-5851-1 Bubble Type Sextant” is in sale since Monday, March 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWII Original Items”. The seller is “military_packrat” and is located in Muscatine, Iowa. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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