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Hi folks here is an attachment of MAC sextant from old Baker and Lyman
catalog. Let me know if it came out please! Yes I stand behind my Simex! Any
questions, comments, etc would love 2 hear from u!
Mike Burkes
ph;626-833-1521
>Greg;
>With regards to the MAC sextant,I have one I purchased on E-Bay from a
>fellow in Montreal.It is in as new condition.The interesting thing is that
>it is identical to a Tamaya sextant I also have.All parts including the
>scopes,mirrors,etc. are interchangable.Both sextants are of mid 1970's
>vintage and come with the certificates.Also of interest,but not confirmed
>by
>actual comparison,is the fact that the Tamaya appears to match instruments
>marketed by Simex and Nautec(?) of the same vintage.I believe all these
>brands were manufactured by or under license from Tamaya as "house brands"
>for mid level consumer use.
>Hope this is of some help.Although the MAC does not match the quality of
>the
>high end units I believe it would make an accurate user.I'm sure there are
>more knowledgable folks here who may be able to offer some insight.
>
>Earl
>
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