WWII VINTAGE US GI WARREN KNIGHT LEFT HAND THREE ARM PROTRACTOR IN CASE - $365 - (Nogales, AZ)
FOR SALEWarren-Knight Co Philadelphia USA Sterling Three Arm Protractor Station Pointer , LEFT handed , Metal Number 7082 .THIS UNIT WAS SURPLUSED FROM BARSTOW USMC BASE ABOUT 30 YEARS AGO. THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX DATES TO "57" BUT THE EARLIER THAN WWII SERIAL # SEEMS ODD. SO NOT SURE 100% OF THE TIME PERIOD THIS UNIT IS FROM. NO DATES ON IT... I BORROWED THIS DESCRIPTION FROM A WWII UNIT (SERIAL #7460). THIS UNIT BEING OFFERED DOES NOT HAVE ANY NAVY MARKINGS BUT AS I MENTIONED IT WAS GENUINE GOVT SURPLUS. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH ALL PARTS VISIBLE BEING PRESENT Protractor comes in its original dovetailed hardwood box with three extensions and accessories. This instrument was previously used by the US Navy for coastal navigation using a sextant and was invented in 1801 by Joseph Huddart, a U.S. naval captain. This instrument is composed of a circular scale connected to three arms. The center arm is fixed, while the outer two can be adjusted to an angle previously measured with a sextant. Size - The box measurements are: 23" x 8" x 3". Condition - Very good condition as shown with some light staining to the metal and scratches to the wooden case. Please let us know if you have any questions, need more photos, or have comments. You can call us at Surplus World, if you prefer, Tuesday thru Friday 9am to 5pm at (520) 287-9606. Paypal is the preferred form of payment, but if you want to pick the item up in person, other arrangements can be made. Payment is expected within 3 days of the close of the auction. Your item will be well packaged and shipped with insurance equal to the amount of the purchase price. All items are USED and being sold "AS IS", unless otherwise described, so PLEASE ask any questions you may have prior to bidding. We are not experts in the detailed workings, limits, and exact uses of each and every item being offered, and cannot guarantee them as the original manufacturer would. We have, however, described each item to the best of our abil…
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