Surveying Instrument Collection
Maker |
Wild, Heerbrugg, Switzerland |
Model |
TM0 Rangefinder |
Serial Number |
3970 |
Dimensions |
340 x 47 x 25 mm |
Image |
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Description |
Rangefinder (for hunters) for distances from 35 to 300 m. Base: 250 mm. Magnification: 2x Weight (Rangefinder): 450 g Field of view: 140 mils Accuracy: ±1 m at 50 m, ±24 m at 300 m Leather case: 220 g |
History & comments |
Production started in 1943 (see www.wild-heerbrugg.com/milestones_in_the_story.htm) See Wild brochures JT 83e 1.63 and JT 83d XI.67 for details. |
Conservation |
in leather case (350 x 60 x 35 mm). |
Condition |
Case has some broken seams, a broken carrying strap. The rangefinder is in excellent condition. |
Remarks |
Leather case carries inscription 'P/C 70691' and 'D8' |
Dates |
Catalogued by JMR in July 2006. Photo by JMR. |