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Arg 1 Ww 11 U Boat Navigation Device Ebay Item Number: 370193239339
From: UNK
Date: 2009 May 22, 01:48 -0700
From: UNK
Date: 2009 May 22, 01:48 -0700
Hi does anyone know what this device is and how it works? Not looking to buy it, just understand it. cheers Roger the ebay blurb is below: Here's a rare 100% genuine WWII German ARG-1 (Astronomisches Rechengerat 1) celestial navigation instrument by Carl Zeiss Jena. This late 1940's war issue was first used by the Luftwaffe, then after naval trials, adopted for use in German U-boats. This instrument is part of a collection whose history suggests it was removed from the long-range U-boat type IXD Ex-German U-873 that had surrendered to US Naval Forces sometime in 1945. The celestial computer is in excellent used condition and is 100% original. Its body is of Bakelite construction and its original electrical cord is attached. It has an illuminated glass screen and there are four original bulbs located in a small storage compartment within the original storage box (see picture). The microscope eyepiece with adjustable cross hair is in great shape as pictured. The box is sturdy in all respects however its age wear is apparent in the pictures provided. There are two original paper labels affixed to the inside of the box as shown. Please note the small storage compartment that houses the four bulbs as mentioned earlier. There is no manual or operating instructions in this sale. The ARG-1 instrument has not been tested. Please review the pictures provided for condition. ------------------------------------------------- [Sent from archive by: rkputty-AT-westnet.com.au] --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Navigation List archive: www.fer3.com/arc To post, email NavList@fer3.com To , email NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---