For Sale: Sextant

[Greg S]

Aries IIIB sextant in excellent condition -- has never been used. Comes in wood box which does have tiny dings. Will include 2 books on celestial navigation: "Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen" by Mary Blewitt and "The Sextant Handbook" by Bruce Bauer. $350 + shipping or pick-up in Hampton, VA.

[zeehag]

is it brass or plastic?

[Knowazark]

Aries IIIB??? or Astra IIIB???

If its the Astra then its definitely not plastic. A description of the Astra IIIB can be found here

Astra IIIB with Trad Mirror | Astra IIIB | Marine Sextants | Celestaire, Inc.

[Greg S]

Oops -- it IS an Astra IIIB, not an Aries IIIB. They are made of aluminum, not brass or plastic. This one has the whole mirror for full horizon:

Astra IIIB with WH Mirror | Astra IIIB | Marine Sextants | Celestaire, Inc.

[Greg S]

SOLD. Thanks for all the interest.