M1 Artillery Aiming Quadrant Military aiming quadrant used to adjus...
M1 Artillery Aiming Quadrant
Military aiming quadrant used to adjust the elevation of artillery pieces. The instrument, made of olive-green painted metal, is equipped with a spirit level, a micrometric adjustment drum, and a graduated sector that allows for the precise determination of the firing angle. Several technical inscriptions are visible, notably “QUADRANT GUNNERS M1,” “READ BLACK FIGURES,” “READ RED FIGURES,” and “LINE OF FIRE.” Mounted on a wooden base added later. A typical example of mid-20th-century artillery aiming equipment, with wear and paint loss consistent with its use.
Details: Period: mid-20th century; Type: M1 artillery aiming quadrant; Purpose: adjusting gun elevation; Material: painted metal; Features: spirit level, graduated sector, and micrometric adjustment; Height: 18 cm, Width of the instrument: 17.5 cm, Presentation: mounted on a wooden base, Condition: signs of use, wear, and missing paint.
M1 Artillery Aiming Quadrant
Military aiming quadrant used to adjust the elevation of artillery pieces. The instrument, made of olive-green painted metal, is equipped with a spirit level, a micrometric adjustment drum, and a graduated sector that allows for the precise determination of the firing angle. Several technical inscriptions are visible, notably “QUADRANT GUNNERS M1,” “READ BLACK FIGURES,” “READ RED FIGURES,” and “LINE OF FIRE.” Mounted on a wooden base added later. A typical example of mid-20th-century artillery aiming equipment, with wear and paint loss consistent with its use.
Details: Period: mid-20th century; Type: M1 artillery aiming quadrant; Purpose: adjusting gun elevation; Material: painted metal; Features: spirit level, graduated sector, and micrometric adjustment; Height: 18 cm, Width of the instrument: 17.5 cm, Presentation: mounted on a wooden base, Condition: signs of use, wear, and missing paint.
