K & E Keuffel & Esser 5081 1/2 Engineers Mining Transit w/ Aux. Scope FINE Cond!

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Larry & Carole Meeker
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Genuine Antique - Vintage Collectible
Scientific / Engineering /  Mining Tool
K & E / Keuffel & Esser
# 5081 1/2 Engineers Mining Transit
w/ Aux Scope / Tripod  & Attachments
in Original Box
Description:
This sale is for the K & E / Keuffel & Esser  # 5081 1/2 Engineers Mining Transit  pictured.  It is in near mint  original condition. The black crinkle finish is 95% or better and near  pristine noting just a few minor scuffs.
All motions operate smoothly. The silvered compass face is flawless, and the 3 1/2" Gold compass needle swings north.  Cross hairs are  present in both scopes. 1 white plastic vernier scale cover is missing.  NO other apologies I see.
The serial # 124,320 is found on the box, the  horizontal plate of the instrument and is on the second scope as well.  That dates this mining transit from 1952  according to the dating charts available at surveyhistory.org
The  K & E marked loupe, plumb bob, oiler and more are all present. Note how the  plumb bob comes apart and is made to hold a second tip.  An unusual  feature that  is not seen very often.
Mining transits were developed for use in mines or places where the user  would need to shoot a line where the plate would be in the way.  The scope could be mounted on either the top over the main scope, or on the  outboard side.  The counterweight is also present.
This graphic, rare & desirable surveying instrument will display very nicely in a mining related collection, a surveying instrument collection, or a number of other collections.
Pics tell the story.  Please look at all the pics to see the details and condition.  What you see  is what you get.  Bid it to own it!!
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