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Ball Recording Sextant Mark 1 Mod. 0
From: Rob M
Date: 2008 Mar 19, 10:46 -0700
From: Rob M
Date: 2008 Mar 19, 10:46 -0700
I have just obtained one from EBay, but it needs a bit of work. does anyone on the list have: 1) a manual for one? 2) one in working or original condition? 3) a good idea of how they work and is willing to offer some clues? The major conundrums I face are: 1) It seems to need some carbon paper or similar material, and I am not quite sure what to use or where to insert it (please be polite on replies to that one). 2) it appears a previous owner dismantled and reassembled the scopes, and I am not certain they are reassembled right. What recticules go on which scope? 3) There is a scale on the bottom of the ball chamber, and I am not certain how to use/read it. Thanks in advance Rob --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Navigation List archive: www.fer3.com/arc To post, email NavList@fer3.com To , email NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---