Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Type 96 Naval Sextant in Wood Case - dated August 1943 Russian Artwork & Posters though the point is a

though the point is a bit rounded

The breech plug now functions beautifully

The Chamelot-Delvigne finally ended its venerable service as a police sidearm in World War II

8” L x 12” H (833mm x 300mm)

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Type 96 Naval Sextant in Wood Case - dated August 1943 Russian Artwork & Posters though the point is aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Type 96 Naval Sextant, known in Japanese as the (Ky Roku shiki Rokubungi Kai Ichi or 9 6 Type Sextant Revision 1), which is marked on the top of the wooden case's metal data plate. The date plate also gives serial number 1877, as well as an issue date of 18 8 20 Showa 18 (1943) 8th Month (February) 20th Day. Sextants were used on ships for celestial navigation, as well