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Many of you probably keep a good eye on e-bay, and must see the constant
listing of reproduction sextants. Now I know they are not certified
instruments, but how bad are they?  My reason for an interest in them is
the originals that they represent are rare and expensive. Even if I had
limitless cash, no one is making anything but standard sextants any
more. I would love a working Small Craft Precision Sextant by Francis
Barker and Son, or  a good pocket sextant, but might have a look at the
Ross of London, or Stanley reproductions. The 3 inch brass box sextant
looks interesting, and the smaller pocket sextants are a good size too.
Has anyone ever tried any of these reproductions? I find that in these
days of mass CNC machining that even cheap items can be quite well made.

I have had lots of great suggestions before from the list members, and I
have time on my side as I am not suddenly going to ship out, although I
still have my discharge book.  I keep a constant eye on e-bay, and even
picked up a working ASTROCOMPASS MK II for a ridiculously low price so I
know there is always hope.  A friend is going to lend me a theodolite;
so I am going to give that a go as well.  I have come to the conclusion
that an artificial horizon is just not good for stars in a city unless I
use mercury, and I don't want to go there. I am looking for a cheapish
silver surfaced mirror, but I  might make one if I find the time.

In the mean time, I search e-bay and hope.

Thanks again

Bruce Hamilton
Vancouver BC
Canada

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