SIB0238 3” Solid Stallone Brass A PRISMATIC Compass on Stand

3” Solid Brass STALLONE-INDIA PRISMATIC Compass on Stand:
This is the medium prismatic compass made from solid brass on a stand. 3” solid brass prismatic compass mounted on
brass stand. This Compass is a reproduction of an antique Prismatic compass on a stand. The prism allows you to
simultaneously view the object being sighted and its magnetic heading. The hinged brass lid flips up to expose the
compass. The prism is also hinged and can be rotated up for use as a front sight, and to view the compass heading
without averting the user’s gaze. Reverse mirror image printing on the compass rose reads properly when viewed though
the prism with half-degree resolution. When making a heading measurement, the magnetic heading appears under the
object being sighted. Adjustment screws allow the height of the prism to be precisely set. The compass has a needle lift
mechanism that is operated with a thumbscrew on the bottom of the compass, to protect the compass jewel when being
transported. A small button in the rear of the compass activates a needle freeze mechanism to hold a compass heading
for easier reading. The base of the compass unscrews to expose standard ¼ -20 threads to allow mounting the compass
on a tripod. Its stands 3 ½ inches (8.9 cm) tall, This compass is beautifully crafted from solid brass, and polished to a
mirror-like shine. The built-in stand makes this Prismatic Compass a perfect desk accessory.
Size: 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) (Dia.)
Weight: 0.200 kg.
PACKAGING SIZE DETAIL
11x11x8 centimeter, single box cardboard box packaging