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Re: Why a silver index scale?
From: Paul Dolkas
Date: 2016 Mar 26, 14:16 -0700

Probably because it’s much easier to engrave on a small flat piece of silver than a large 3-D object like a sextant. Especially if you photo engrave it.

Paul Dolkas

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