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WE SPECIALIZE IN SEXTANT ACCESSORIES: Sextant Lighting Systems (red lights); Artificial Horizon Bubble Attachments of Various Types; Night Vision Sextant Telescopes. We repair, adjust and calibrate marine and air sextants. E-mail or call for information on estimates. We also have instruction manuals for most aircraft sextants. |
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NEW MARINE SEXTANTS
USED MARINE SEXTANTS
AIRCRAFT BUBBLE SEXTANTS
STADIMETER
NEW MARINE SEXTANTS
| A. | FREIBERGER DRUM. | Full size. Lightweight marine sextant. Large standard front surface mirrors* and
filters, 4x40 telescope. Wood case with certificate, instruction manual and
adjusting wrench. Split view or whole view horizon mirror. *(Front surface
mirrors enhance light reflection.)
$950 Lighting system optional.......... $125 |
| B. | FREIBERGER YACHT. | 3/4 size. Lightweight marine sextant with front surface mirrors* designed for use
by yachtsmen. 2.4x30 telescope. Wood case with certificate, instruction manual
and adjusting wrench. Split view mirror only. (Front surface mirrors enhanced
reflection)
$650 Lighting system optional................. $100 |
| C. | CASSENS & PLATH. | Full size. Brass frame. High quality marine sextant. Large mirrors. 3 horizon
and 4 index filters. 4x40 scope. Night illumination. Mahogany case. 2-week
delivery. Allow three weeks special order.
Standard, Split View Mirror................. $1400 Standard, Whole View Mirror................. $1425 Horizon Ultra................. $1525 |
| D. | BOX SEXTANT. | Brass reproduction pocket sextant, for use in observing both vertical and
horizontal angles. Supplied in a handmade cylindrical antiqued leather case with
stitched seams and brass strap fastening. Depth 1-1/2", Width 3"
$125 |
| E. | BOX SEXTANT. | A cylindrical painted metal alloy pocket sextant, for use in observing both
vertical and horizontal angles. Observe through a pin-hole sight rather than
telescope. High quality vernier for very accurate readings. Arc Radius 1-3/4",
Depth 1-1/2", Width 3". Imported from Italy.
$350 |
| F. | BOX SEXTANT. | (As in D above) with Type B bubble attachment. This instrument is primarily
designed for use by back packers due to its small size and light weight.. In
lightweight vinyl pouch. Wt. 1.8 lbs., L. 9-1/2", H 3-1/2", W 2-3/4"
$350 |
USED MARINE SEXTANTS
| A. | ARIES 40. Radius 6", Lightweight alloy construction. 3.5x40mm telescope. | Night illumination. Wood case with certificate, instruction manual, adjusting
wrench, screwdriver, oil bottle and brush. Whole view mirror. Demonstrator model.
Never used at sea. In like new condition. Ready for operational use.
SPECIAL: $300 |
| B. | C. PLATH micrometer drum sextant with 6x30 prismatic monocular. | Large mirrors. Micrometer includes 0.2 arc minute vernier. Certificate dated
1963. Sextant and box in excellent plus condition. Accessories include brush,
adjustment wrench and spare bulbs for the lighting system. The sextant has been
aligned and adjusted and is ready for operational use. An accuracy test report is
enclosed with the certificate.
$990 |
| C. | C. PLATH brass micrometer drum sextant. | 4x40 telescope with split view mirror. Large mirrors. 3-volt system illuminates arc
and micrometer. No certificate. Sextant is housed in a waterproof hermetically
sealed carrying case. Accessories include a brush, spare batteries and an
adjusting wrench.Sextant mirrors show some minor imperfections which, however, do
not hamper the use of the sextant. Otherwise both sextant and case are in
excellent condition.
$800 |
| D. | CASSENS & PLATH brass micrometer drum sextant. | 4x40 scope. Large mirrors in excellent condition. Split view horizon mirror.
Micrometer is fitted with a 0.1 minute vernier and I.C. correction device. Three
neutral density filters and one Polaroid filter are installed for use with the
index mirror and two neutral density and one Polaroid filter are installed for the
horizon mirror. 3-volt illumination system for micrometer and bubble attachment.
A collector's item. The sextant has seen very little use.
$1000 |
| E. | FREIBERGER YACHT 3/4 size light weight marine sextant with front surface mirrors. | 2.4 x 30 telescope. Wood case with certificate dated December 1975 and
instructions. Sextant and case in overall excellent condition.
$495 |
| F. | HEATH. Miniature size, all brass Flying Boat sextant. | Certificate dated. 1942. Radius of arc 3". Four index filters and three horizon
filters. Fitted with 2x25mm Galilean telescope. Accessories include an adjusting
wrench and oil bottle. Both sextant and mahogany case in excellent plus condition.
This instrument is rare and considered a collector's item. Ready for operational
use.
SPECIAL: $750 |
| G. | HUGHES GOTHIC Sextant. Top of the line marine sextant manufactured by Kelvin Hughes. | All brass sextant, 6-1/2" radius with certificate dated 1965. Includes light for
the artificial horizon, the arc, the vernier and the micrometer drum. Four index
and three horizon filters. Fitted with the Booth spherical bubble artificial
horizon and 6x30 prismatic monocular. Accessories include a 10x inverting
telescope with spare 5x eyepiece and two eyepiece filters. Oil bottle, adjusting
wrench and cleaning cloth also included. Mahogany case. Both sextant and case in
near mint condition. A special 2x wide field Galilean telescope is available for
use with the Booth artificial horizon. This instrument is a collector's item.
Both the sextant and artificial horizon are ready for operational use.
$1100 |
| H. | H. HUGHES and SON "Gothic" marine micrometer brass sextant. | Split view mirror. Four index filters and three horizon filters. Certificate
dated 1951. Both sextant and mahogany case in near mint condition. Booth bubble
artificial horizon, two Galilean telescopes and one prismatic 6x30 monocular.
Accessories include an adjusting key, an oil bottle, assorted telescope eyepiece
filters and a cleaning cloth. The micrometer is fitted with a 0.2 minute arc
vernier. 3-volt illumination system for micrometer and bubble attachment. A
collector's item. The sextant has seen very little use.
$1000 |
| I. | H. HUGHES and SON. 3 Circle "Mate" sextant. | In wood case with 2.5x30mm telescope. Four index filters and 3 horizon filters
installed. 3-volt electrical system. A 10-second vernier is installed with the
micrometer. Accessories include adjusting wrench, oil bottle and telescope
eyepiece filter. Sextant and box in excellent condition.
$495 |
| J. | RUSSIAN NAVY FULL SIZE, light weight sextant 1975. | Based on Freiberger design of enclosed endless tangent screw. 6" radius. Large
index mirror with large split view horizon mirror, including complete set of
filters. Arc graduated from -5 to +140 . 4x40 erect scope and 6x30 galilean
alignment (inverted image) scope. Accessories: Adjusting wrench, screwdrivers, oil
bottle, and brush. No certificate. No illumination. Mint condition. Wood box
painted grey, in excellent plus condition.
$650 |
| K. | TAMAYA "JUPITER" marine sextant. | 4x40 scope. Four index filters and three horizon filters in wood box. 3-volt
illumination system and 0.2 minute vernier. Large split view horizon mirror.
Large index mirror. Certificate dated 1979. Both sextant and box in mint
condition showing no wear. An adjusting wrench is provided.
$895 |
| L. | TAMAYA WORLD WAR II marine sextant with Gago Coutinho type bubble artificial horizon. | Arc reads from -5 degrees to 105 degrees. Includes four index and three horizon
neutral density filters. 3 volt electrical system for lighting with rheostat in
handle to dim the three lights which illuminate the arc, the micrometer and the
artificial horizon. Accessories include 2 telescope eyepiece filters. A
non-optical sighting device, a 2x star scope, a 3x scope for use with the sun,
spare bubble levels, a screwdriver, an adjusting wrench and 4 spare bulbs. The
design of this sextant is based on that of the C. Plath "System Gago
Coutinho" of 1926 which itself was licensed for manufacture by the designer
Admiral Gago Coutinho. This sextant is a rare and unique instrument and is a
valuable collector's item. Ready for operational use.
$1200 |
| M. | USAAF A-10 Octant. | Modified for use as a small lightweight marine sextant. Excellent operating
condition. Cloth case. Designed for use as a backup sextant. Several in
stock
$125 A-10 Sounding sextants (without filters) ... $85 |
| N. | U.S.N. MARK II sextant by David White of Milwaukee with certificate. | Sextant is fitted with a 3x20 erect telescope and also with Polaroid index and
horizon filters. Spare mirrors, an adjusting wrench and screwdrivers are included
in the case. Sextant and case are in excellent plus condition.
$450 |
| O. | U.S. NAVY MARK II sextant by David White Co. sextant. | 3x20 telescope. In wood box. Four index filters, three horizon filters, a 0.1
minute vernier with the micrometer drum. Accessories include sun declination and
Eqt. table, two screwdrivers, an adjusting wrench and spare index and horizon
mirrors. Sextant and case in excellent condition. Certificate dated 1941.
$600 |
| P. | U.S. Navy MARK II (BENDIX). | 3x20 telescope. In wood box. Polaroid filters are supplied for use with the index
and horizon mirrors. A 0.1 minute vernier is installed with the micrometer.
Accessories include sun declination and Eqt. table, two screwdrivers, an adjusting
wrench and spare index and horizon mirrors. Sextant and case are in excellent
condition. Certificate dated 1967.
$585 |
| Q. | U.S. NAVY MARK III sextant by Scientific Instrument Inc. of Milwaukee. | Based on a C. Plath design. With pistol grip type handle and illumination for arc
and vernier. Large mirrors. Split view horizon mirror. 4 index and 3 horizon
filters. 4x40 scope. Certificate dated 1977. Accessories include ring sight for
horizontal angles, spare index and horizon mirrors, adjusting wrench, brush, 4 AA
batteries, vernier, and two spare bulbs. In wood case. Both sextant and case in
excellent plus condition. The sextant has been aligned and adjusted.
$950 |
| R. | U. S. NAVY MARK III sextant by M. Low of New York. |
Ser. No. L-7 dated 1970. Sextant is made up of C. Plath parts and is of
lightweight material with pistol grip type handle. Large traditional C. Plath type
mirrors and neutral density filters, 4x40 scope, with light. Spare mirrors,
batteries and light bulb are included. Sextant and case in excellent
condition.
$950 |
AIRCRAFT BUBBLE SEXTANTS
| A. | USN MK5 (AN5851-1, USAAF A-14) by Bendix (1942) with 2-minute chronometric averager. |
Horizon prism permits its use as a marine sextant. Bakelite case. Instruction
Book. Test Report. Excellent operating condition. 3-week delivery.
$350 |
| B. | USN MK5 (AN5851-1, USAAF A-14) by Bendix (1942). | Same as above, without averager. An excellent back-up and practice marine sextant.
Includes a modified lighting system. 3-week delivery.
$400 |
| C. | USAAF A-10/A-10A type by Fairchild and Ansco (1942). | Disc type averager. Wood case. Instruction book. Test Report. In excellent
operating condition. Desirable because of its accuracy, light weight and
portability. 3-week delivery.
A-10 ... $300 A-10A ... $350 |
| D. | R.A.E. (Royal Aircraft Establishment) MARK IXA by H. Hughes (1940) with 2-minute mechanical averager. | In bakelite case with instruction book. In excellent operating condition.
Light-weight. Very accurate.
$350. |
| E. | KOLLSMAN periscope sextant. | Bubble type with 1-minute integrator averager. Calibrated and in excellent
operating condition. Wood case. Includes instructions and lighting system.
Prices on request. |
| F. | JAPANESE pre-WWII aircraft bubble octant. | Similar in design to the 1929 Model C [U.S. Bureau of Standards (A-6) type].
Includes single mirror type optical system w/o averager. Includes spare bubble
assembly, spare bulbs and adjusting wrenchs. Bubble assembly is illuminated for
night use. Octant in excellent condition. Box in good condition. A rare
collector's piece.
$700 |
| G. | BAUSCH & LOMB AN5854-1. | With 15-shot mechanical averager, a lighting system for the averager, the
artificial horizon and timepiece (when installed), including a 3-volt power supply
consisting of two D type batteries in a battery case with wire lead to the sextant.
Wood box with spare batteries, bulbs, adjusting wrench, and instruction manual.
Ready for operational use.
$250 |
| H. | U.S. NAVY BALL DROP artificial horizon sextant by Mergenthaler in 1944. | With both daylight and night sighting tubes. Mahogany case. Includes instructions.
Both sextant and box in excellent plus condition. Can be used for marine and air
navigation. Ready for operational use.
$350 |
STADIMETERS
| A. | AJAX. U.S. Navy all brass (FISKE type) stadimeter with 3x40 scope. | Range 200 yards to 10,000 yards for target object heights from 50 feet to 200 feet.
With instructions, spare mirrors and screwdriver. Wood box in natural finish.
Both stadimeter and box in excellent condition. Adjusted and calibrated and ready
for operational use.
$300 |
| B. | SCHICK. U.S. Navy all brass (FISKE type) stadimeter with 3x40 scope. | U.S. Navy all brass (FISKE type) stadimeter with 3x40 scope. Range 200 yards to
10,000 yards for target object heights from 50 feet to 200 feet. With
instructions, spare mirrors and screwdriver. Wood box in natural finish. Both
stadimeter and box in excellent condition. Adjusted and calibrated and ready for
operational use.
$300 |
WE HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF BUBBLE ATTACHMENTS FOR USE WITH METAL SEXTANTS FROM $125 TO $415 (CALM, MODERATE & HEAVY WEATHER) AND FOR USE WITH PLASTIC EBBCO AND DAVIS SEXTANTS FROM $60 TO $160. (SEE SEPARATE BUBBLE ATTACHMENT LISTING.)
PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. WE TEST ALL SEXTANTS AND BUBBLE ATTACHMENTS FOR ACCURACY AND PROPER OPERATION. WE INCLUDE AN ACCURACY TEST REPORT WITH EACH INSTRUMENT, AND EXTEND 10-DAY INSPECTION PRIVILEGES.
The ARIES 40 and the CASSENS & PLATH with bubble attachments, the USN MARK 5 (USAAF A-14) by Bendix and the A-10 by Fairchild bubble sextants are our most popular sextants. We have sold a large number of these each year from 1988 to the present.
In addition to the items on this list, we also carry Gunner's Quadrants, Astro Compasses, U.S. Government Stadimeters, U.S. Navy Chronometers, and Deck and Navigation watches, and night vision sextant telescopes.
We conduct searches for navigation instruments of all types, and for items on this list which may be out-of-stock, upon request.
Prices are subject to change without notice. This list is updated periodically, but sales and additions of used equipment preclude notification of change in price and availability between releases of updates.