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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.
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
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!
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.
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
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
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