(MTR) 1254GAL Bunnell (same manufacturer as the
telegraph keys) galvanometers double as a compass. 4" brass dial
and 6" mahogany base are in excellent, original condition
and make this conversation piece a real eye catcher. Dial
is graduated into 90 degree quadrants with zero at the north
and
south and 90 at east and west. Needle locks for transit.
I'm not sure of the age. Somewhere
in the range of 50-100 years. 50 in stock.
(EQP) RB-COMP Ritchie Boston 9" compass. Always pointing true North. Oil filled. Includes gimbal mount for self-leveling. Removed from WWII warship. Great conversation piece for the yacht!! Weighs 23 lbs.
$249
$350 each
Ritchie Boston
Antique Gun Sight Dial Collector's Item
(MTR)
10GUNDIAL Beautiful
10" diameter gun
sight dial is a piece of history. World War II ships and
subs dialed in the enemy with this compass dial. Ritchie Boston is
painted on glass dial, QUEEN-GRAY COMPANY is listed on wood
box as manufacturer. Black lettering on clear glass, brass
dial ring. North is zero degrees, South 180 degrees. Comes
in original wood box with instructions for gunner to install
the more rugged brass dial when conducting target practice.
Good to excellent condition. Next time you watch U-571, watch the
depth charge scene in the sub and you will see a square
on view of this dial against the bulkhead. We have about
100 in stock.
Bendix Radio
Antique Loop Azimuth Indicator Collector's Item
(MTR)
MN-22A Bendix
Radio compass faces "Loop
Azimuth Indicators" have a fixed 0-360 degree scale
on the outer ring, a movable center ring 0-360 scale that
rotates
with large knob on lower right (7 o'clock) of face. 5-1/8" across
and 2" deep. Side aluminating 28v lights (10 and 5
o'clock) can be changed from top.
Dial is driven at recessed
gear as
shown on detail. Originally syncho motors accomplished
this. New in the box. Dated Feburary 16, 1944.
(EQP) STADIMETER Schick (razor blade manufacturer turned to
help war movement?) range finder was used on the ship to determine
the exact distance to other ships or targets from 200 feet to
10,000 yards. Operates on same principle as sextant. Design approved
by U.S. Maritime Commission and made in 1942. Looks new in the
mahogany wood case. Complete with tool, eyepiece and spare lenses.
Only 1 available.
Infrared Ship Board
Beacon
(LMP) USX-12 New, never used beacons from 1940's.
A high wattage IR light source for navigating with the lights
out. Thick red glass lens filters light. To the naked eye,
you can barely see the bulb's filament but the IR heat will burn you. Made
to resist sea spray. Label says "TRAIN LIGHT". Naval gray steel frame.
Clasp on top secures to chain, hook, pipe or ?. 7" diameter x 12" high
and very heavy. We have them new in crates. Operates on 115 volts.
