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Vintage 1930's Rare Pioneer Instruments Aircraft Octant Mark III Model 3
$ 174.22
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Description
Rare vintage aircraft octant made by Pioneer InstrumentsMark III Model 3
Weight: 2 pounds 12 ounces
Measurement: 7" x 3 3/4" x 4 1/8" high
Estimated date of manufacture and use is early to mid 1930's
Brass plaque reads:
Aircraft Octant
Mark III Model 3
Bill of Aero U.S. Navy
24-34
Pioneer Instruments
Navigational Instrument
Metal plaque reads:
AIRCRAFT OCTANT
Patents Pending
Pioneer Instruments Company
Brooklyn New York
In good condition. Appears complete. All wheels and knobs move. The leather eye cover (part included) has separated from the eye piece. There is one screw missing that holds the chart on the side of the octant. Please note that the 4 brackets on the right side is for a pocket watch which is not included.
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