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rangefinder and tripod in case

Date: circa 1916

Inventory Number: 2003-1-0157

Classification: Rangefinder

Subject:

optics, military,

Maker: Bausch & Lomb Optical Company (1853-present)

Cultural Region:

United States,

Place of Origin:

Rochester,

Dimensions:

45 x 93 x 23 cm (17 11/16 x 36 5/8 x 9 1/16 in.)

carrying case: 25 x 97 x 27 cm (9 13/16 x 38 3/16 x 10 5/8 in.)

Material:

glass, leather, metal, canvas, brass,

Accessories: carrying case

Description:

This is a green metal portable split-image base rangefinder. It is supported by a tripod terminated in sharp pointed feet and has a fine adjutment head. When not in use, the tripod is stored in a pocket on the side of the carrying case. A sliding window marked "YARDS" is used to read the data gathered by the instrument.

Signedon nameplate: BAUSCH & LOMB OPTICAL CO.

Inscribedon nameplate: 80cm BASE RANGE FINDER / MODEL OF 1914 MI / NO. 316 / 1916 H.K.R.