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I bought this a while ago and have only used it the once out in the field. It is simply one of the best compasses that you can buy without spending silly money. This one is in Mils, which is not to everyone's taste but it is so accurate it is hard to fault. The sighting method lets you see the readings on the compass as you take the bearing, with the clever use of mirrors. This is built like a tank and has quality written all over it. This is in near mint condition & has been well looked after.
Sales Blurb:
£100 Posted by Recorded Delivery
I bought this a while ago and have only used it the once out in the field. It is simply one of the best compasses that you can buy without spending silly money. This one is in Mils, which is not to everyone's taste but it is so accurate it is hard to fault. The sighting method lets you see the readings on the compass as you take the bearing, with the clever use of mirrors. This is built like a tank and has quality written all over it. This is in near mint condition & has been well looked after.
Sales Blurb:
"The Francis Barker range of Liquid Prismatic Compasses includes some of the finest professional compasses ever made. The Francis Barker traditional military liquid prismatic compass is currently in service with many defence forces around the world and has been for many years. Built to meet the exacting specifications demanded by military users, it is the compass that officers of the British Army have used for generations.
All three models are made entirely in England and provide the ideal choice for the professional or recreational user. The design itself, developed over many years, is simple and yet highly accurate in use. Shock resistant, the compasses are built to withstand the toughest conditions likely to be encountered anywhere in the world. Each compass has all the features required for taking bearings from either a map or distant objects by day or by night. The five Tritium light sources allow all the compass functions to be used as normal by night as well."
Specs:-
"The M-73 Liquid Prismatic Compass is a robust, precision instrument of predominantly brass construction, designed to withstand the most arduous climatic conditions.
Quick, precise settlement of the liquid filled dial assembly allows rapid use of the compass in field conditions.
Five self-luminous tritium light sources enable full night and daylight operation and every component of the M-73 can be replaced leading to years of continuous, reliable use"
Size 85 x 60 x 34mm Weight 210gOperating Temperature -30°C to +55°C Pivot Sapphire Jewel Liquid Purified Kerosene Graduation Mils (6400 Divisions) Night Illumination 5 Tritium Light Source Accuracy One half of one degree (10 mils)
All three models are made entirely in England and provide the ideal choice for the professional or recreational user. The design itself, developed over many years, is simple and yet highly accurate in use. Shock resistant, the compasses are built to withstand the toughest conditions likely to be encountered anywhere in the world. Each compass has all the features required for taking bearings from either a map or distant objects by day or by night. The five Tritium light sources allow all the compass functions to be used as normal by night as well."
Specs:-
"The M-73 Liquid Prismatic Compass is a robust, precision instrument of predominantly brass construction, designed to withstand the most arduous climatic conditions.
Quick, precise settlement of the liquid filled dial assembly allows rapid use of the compass in field conditions.
Five self-luminous tritium light sources enable full night and daylight operation and every component of the M-73 can be replaced leading to years of continuous, reliable use"
Size 85 x 60 x 34mm Weight 210gOperating Temperature -30°C to +55°C Pivot Sapphire Jewel Liquid Purified Kerosene Graduation Mils (6400 Divisions) Night Illumination 5 Tritium Light Source Accuracy One half of one degree (10 mils)
£100 Posted by Recorded Delivery
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