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  1. moekeever

    moekeever New Member

    hello,

    I have acquired an old compass collection of over 100 different types. I really don't know much about them and searching for an online reference site hasn't been much help. I would like to attach as much information to each compass to provide better historical references. If someone could help, I'd appreciate it.

    I'm attaching a few photos to show some of the compasses.
    image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg
     
    moekeever, Sep 7, 2018
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I had the one in the last pic as a kid...I was a Cub Scout...
    The one in your hand...had one too,,,,love a magnifying glass....which I believe worked as binoculars.....I think 60's or 70's...
     
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    upload_2018-9-7_19-41-23.jpeg they still make em.....only a little more robust.......
     
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  4. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Magnetic north aint where it used to be. You can date some by declination deviation.
     
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  5. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I had one fitted in the heel of my shoes when I was a kid, just incase I got lost playing outside.:D
     
    daveydempsey, Sep 8, 2018
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:.......did u get to use it ????
     
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  7. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Found this page with links related to compass collecting. I have not checked any of the links to see if they are still valid.
    http://www.compasscollector.com/useful_links.htm

    @springfld.arsenal do you know anything about researching compasses?
     
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