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Re: Japanese sextant 1979
From: Frank Atkins
Date: 2015 Feb 5, 16:15 -0800
From: Frank Atkins
Date: 2015 Feb 5, 16:15 -0800
Noell,
It does appear to be nearly identical to the Simex Junior which was a Tamaya.
It is well made, brass, is illuminated and quite weighty for its size.
The Bosun Mk1 is a mystery, I have tried all the Tamaya sextants I know of that were sold under another name but Bosun Mk1 does not come up anywhere.
The search goes on but I have little doubt its origins are Tamaya.
Thanks for the help.
Frank A.
33.53S 121.53E 0814 Local
