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Ronald
12-17-2011, 08:41
Just curious about obtaining an Aiming Circle, M1 or M2 used in the field artillery to orient all pieces or on occasion to conduct surveys.
gwp
12-17-2011, 01:38
It may be easier to find a Brunton Pocket Transit. I have one manufactured by Wm. Ainsworth & Sons

The M2 Compass is the military version of the Brunton Pocket Transit.
Ben Hartley
12-18-2011, 03:02
A "Brunton Pocket Transit" can, indeed, be used for so-called "laying the battery." It is still in production. See here: [[[ http://store.bruntonoutdoor.com/navigation/professional/conventional-pocket-transit-0-360-deg/ ]]] The model shown is graduated in degrees and minutes (I think); the more common military models are graduated in mils... 1/6400 of a full circle.

HTH

Ben Hartley
Ronald
12-18-2011, 07:00
I once had to lay my battery with an M2 (during a battery test of all times). I was "rescued" by a very good forward observer and an alert chief of firing battery!
gwp
12-19-2011, 09:36
Try this

Brunton ComPro M2 Pocket Transit Military Compass with 0-6400 Mils Scale

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FKL80G/ref=asc_df_B000FKL80G1826195?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=dealt333239-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B000FKL80G

When I first saw the misfire procedures, I knew I did not want to be an 11C.
jkftl
09-16-2012, 11:11
Just curious about obtaining an Aiming Circle, M1 or M2 used in the field artillery to orient all pieces or on occasion to conduct surveys.

I have one of each available, with tripod and accessories.
beaugeste
10-21-2012, 12:49
How much, and do you have the tripods and covers?
richard
jkftl
05-20-2013, 02:54
The M1 does not have a case for the tripod but the M2 is totally complete. I will have more and more militaria and US optics on Ebay shortly including these pieces. I will shortly arrive at an asking price. Bear in mind these items are rare and serviceable. The M2 is by Wild-Heerbrugg.
John Ft. Lauderdale