Vintage Pickett & Eckel Metal Slide Rule, Model N1010-ES Trig with Leather Case

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Vintage Pickett & Eckel Metal Slide Rule, Model N1010-ES Trig with Leather Case:
$15.45

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Vintage Pickett & Eckel MetalSlide Rule, Model N1010-ES Trig with Leather Case.

Excellent condition. Appears brandnew or very lightly used. Very High Quality!

a) EZE-SLIDER Tension Springsguarantee smooth operation throughout the length of the slide rule.

b) METAL CONSTRUCTION retains itsaccuracy permanently.

c) EYE-SAVER YELLOW makesgraduations and legends easy to read even in bright sunlight as the reflectionof reds and blues is reduced. White reflects all the colors of the spectrum.

d) SUPERB LEATHER CASE. Beautifultop grain leather case with plastic protective liner.

The Slide Rule is a geniusInstrument used in all fields of Science, Industry, Education and Business.Used primarily for multiplication and division, logarithms and trigonometry.

Before the smartphone, the laptopand the graphing calculator, there was the slide rule. A tool that dates back400 years. NASA engineers used slide rules to build the rockets and plan themission that landed Apollo 11 on the moon. It’s said that Buzz Aldrin neededhis pocket slide rule for last minute calculations before landing.

In 1972 Hewlett-Packard came outwith the first handheld electronic calculator and the slide rule becameobsolete.

So few people can effectively use orremember ever using a slide rule.

Winning buyer will be lucky enoughto preserve this lost art. With the included instruction manual you willquickly learn how t use this beautiful instrument . Experience what it musthave been like for those NASA engineers to use such sophisticated instruments beforethe practical use of computers and calculators.

Please refer to the attached photosfor condition details.

Please be advised,

I am a collector and take greatpride in my products. I will package the items with the same care, however I amnot responsible for any damage during shipment.

I expect payment within 48hrs ofsale ending.

If you arenot completely satisfied, you may return the item within 14 days of purchasefor a full refund. Item must be returned using similar packaged care and insame condition as described and photographed on listing.