FF3 rangefinder, by Barr and Stroud

Made:
1916 in Glasgow
manufacturer:
Barr and Stroud Limited
FF3 rangefinder by Barr and Stroud Ltd

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FF3 rangefinder by Barr and Stroud Ltd
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FF3 rangefinder by Barr and Stroud Ltd., Glasgow in Scotland, 1917, used for land and river surveying, ships' station-keeping and the mooring of ships.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1986-480
Materials:
dye cast metal (aluminium, zinc alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), leather, waterproofed cotton canvas, plastic (unidentified) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 170 mm x 625 mm x 135 mm, , 5.18kg
type:
range finder
credit:
Barr and Stroud Limited