Position Angle Finder

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Background

Related to optics and probably navigation.

Description

Wooden case holds the Position Angle Finder, 4 each "D" cell batteries and maybe dampening fluid.

Fig 6 below comes from a Wiki page that only has this photo of a Mk 1 Mod 0. My unit is a Mk 1 Mod 1 unit.
Differences Table

Mk 1 Mod 0 Mk 1 Mod 1

zero to 3 filters on unit & pockets in case for filters
no filters or unit & no pockets for them in case

exposed wire leading to lamp
wire covered

Dampling FLuid Bottle labeled: "Moisture Proof D????
?? Fresh -- Always Rep???
no internal damping fluid or bottle
but needs it

Spare bulbs in lid compartment
Spare bulbs in bottom of case (Fig 2)

Case Marked Position Angle Finder Mk1 Mod 1
Case Marked Position Angle Finder Mk1 Mod 1

Unit Marked Position Angle Finder Mk1 Mod
Unit Marked Position Angle Finder Mk1 Mod1

Photos

Fig 1 Case exterior view.

Fig 2 Mk 1 Mod 1 in case
Fig 3 Case holds 2 ea "D" cells. Push and hold for on, no slide action on switch.

Fig 4 View through eyepiece is straaight out this opening.
Round chamber contains angle measuring pendulum.
Fig 5 Telescope, M6, No. 18240, E.K. C0. 1943 F.J.A.

TM 9-1578 Ordnance Manual
Telescope M6
and Telescope Mount M19
October 2, 1941 (for use with 37mm gun)

The manual also explains the meaning of the reticle.
The tube has an O.D. of 7/8".

Was the M6 used in conjunction with the Postion Angle Finder, or what it just stored in the same case? . . .
If you have any documentation . .
Let me know.
Fig 6 Mk 1 Mod 0 photo
From: File:Position Angle Finder, United States Navy, Mark 1, Mod 1, 1942, by Polaroid Corp., view 1 - MIT Museum - DSC03779.JPG

Fig 7 View through eyepiece w/flashlight in lamp hole

Telescope M6 TM 9-1578 Fig 2

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PRC68, Alphanumeric Index of Web pages, Contact, Products for Sale
Page Created 23 July 2017

Mk 1 Mod 0	Mk 1 Mod 1
zero to 3 filters on unit & pockets in case for filters	no filters or unit & no pockets for them in case
exposed wire leading to lamp	wire covered
Dampling FLuid Bottle labeled: "Moisture Proof D???? ?? Fresh -- Always Rep???	no internal damping fluid or bottle but needs it
Spare bulbs in lid compartment	Spare bulbs in bottom of case (Fig 2)
Case Marked Position Angle Finder Mk1 Mod 1	Case Marked Position Angle Finder Mk1 Mod 1
Unit Marked Position Angle Finder Mk1 Mod	Unit Marked Position Angle Finder Mk1 Mod1

Fig 1 Case exterior view.	Fig 2 Mk 1 Mod 1 in case	Fig 3 Case holds 2 ea "D" cells. Push and hold for on, no slide action on switch.
Fig 4 View through eyepiece is straaight out this opening. Round chamber contains angle measuring pendulum.	Fig 5 Telescope, M6, No. 18240, E.K. C0. 1943 F.J.A. TM 9-1578 Ordnance Manual Telescope M6 and Telescope Mount M19 October 2, 1941 (for use with 37mm gun) The manual also explains the meaning of the reticle. The tube has an O.D. of 7/8". Was the M6 used in conjunction with the Postion Angle Finder, or what it just stored in the same case? . . . If you have any documentation . . Let me know.	Fig 6 Mk 1 Mod 0 photo From: File:Position Angle Finder, United States Navy, Mark 1, Mod 1, 1942, by Polaroid Corp., view 1 - MIT Museum - DSC03779.JPG
Fig 7 View through eyepiece w/flashlight in lamp hole	Telescope M6 TM 9-1578 Fig 2