Antique Buff Solar Transit w/ Smith Patent Solar Attachment in Original Box

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Antique Buff Solar Transit w/ Smith Patent Solar Attachment in Original Box:
$2950.00

Larry & Carole Meeker selling on

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Buff Solar Transit w/ Smith Patent Solar Attachment in Original Box

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Description: This sale is for the Buff Solar Transit w/ Smith Patent Solar Attachment in Original Box pictured above. This unusual Buff solar transit came from the Bureau of Land Management and was used in the Pacific Northwest to check lines and boundaries on government properties. From the serial #24846 we can surmise this Buff solar transit was manufactured in the 1920\'s - 1930\'s. It is in excellent condition, and looks to have seen little use. The instrument has developed a nice even patina. The transits main scope is 9\" long. It has an erect image and the optics are crisp and clear. The silvered compass works and is 4\" with a tiny 2" needle. The silvered vertical circle is 4". All level bubbles are good, and there are 2 striding levels in the box as well. All motions operate as they should. The serial # on the box and instrument match. Even the leather strap is original and stamped with the serial # 24846. The box is very nice and has nearly all of its original finish. The counterweight is a molded piece of lead that is fitted to the opposite side where the solar attachment is mounted in such a way to save space and making the box smaller and easier to transport in the field. There are a number of different versions of solar attachments that were patented and used on surveying instruments. Burt solar attachments were used on Gurley Instruments, and the Saegmuller solar was used on K & E instruments. Both of those types mounted on the top of the scope. Smith Patent Solar Attachments mount on the side of the instrument and are much more unusual.This is a rare solar surveying instrument that will display very nicely and be a highlight of any collection of surveying related instruments. Please look at all the pics to see the details and condition. Each picture above is a Thumbnail that can be clicked to see the full size image.Please Note: Be sure to see our other sales on for other similar antiques and please visit our website Patented-Antiques.com where this and many other similar pieces are offered for sale.

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