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Brass Sighting Instrument by Hall Colby, marked Hall Colby's Patent February 22, 1870 , the 4 in. radius half circle calibrated 0-90 in two directions, adjustable ring marked on one limb Altitude and 0-30, the other marked Zenith and 0-30, top-mounted telescope sight with crosshairs, sun shades, and wooden handle.


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2009-07-25

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