FRANCIS BARKER M-88 Prismatic Military Compass M88 Mils Olive Drab w/ Leather Ca

Description

Presenting an exceptional Francis Barker M-88 military prismatic marching compass, immaculately preserved in its original box. Crafted in Britain, these compasses represent the pinnacle of quality and reliability, serving as standard issue equipment for the UK Armed Forces during deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Renowned for their excellence, the M-88 is hailed as one of the finest compasses available, prized for its superior performance. Despite its lightweight construction, it rivals the classic M-73 in terms of accuracy and functionality.

Designed for versatility, it features dual calibration in both MILS and Degrees, catering to various navigational preferences. NATO-approved and bearing the official stamp of the NATO stock number 6605-99-225-8550, it exemplifies military-grade precision and dependability.

Francis Barker M-88 Lightweight Prismatic Compass in Olive Drab, a precision instrument crafted to military standards for unparalleled performance. Engineered with an aluminum alloy construction, this compass boasts remarkable durability while maintaining a featherweight design. 

Equipped with dual mils (0-6400) and degrees (0-360) graduations, it offers versatility in navigation. Its advanced prism sighting system guarantees accuracy to within half a degree (9 mils), ensuring precise readings in any condition. 

Nighttime operations are seamless with five self-luminous Tritium light sources, enabling clear visibility in low-light environments. Encased in a liquid-filled sealed capsule, the dial assembly allows for easy servicing to sub-assembly level, ensuring long-term reliability.

Enduring rigorous environmental testing, the M-88 thrives in the harshest climates, delivering unwavering precision. Its rotating bezel, calibrated in mils, facilitates swift adjustments for enhanced accuracy.

Deployed globally, including in elite British Army units, it excels in high-precision map-to-ground and ground-to-map tasks, from fire missions to mountaineering and surveying. Each compass comes with an Olive Green lanyard cord for added convenience. Crafted in the United Kingdom, it arrives brand new and ready for action.

Specifications:

– Size: 85 x 60 x 34mm

– Weight: 125g

– Operating Temperature: -20ºC to +55ºC

– Construction: MILSPEC lightweight and rugged aluminum alloy

– Pivot: Precision sapphire jewel bearing

– Liquid: Purified kerosene for rapid sighting

– Graduation: Mils (0-6400)

– Night Illumination: 5 Tritium lights

– Sighting System: Prism with one half of a degree accuracy (9 mils)