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Vintage Akron Brass Pitot Gauge Kit
Jas. P. Marsh "Bronze Bushed" Movement
Direct Provenance & Timeline
This unit is original government surplus fromCraig Air Force Base (Selma, AL). It has been housed in its original protective wooden case since its decommissioning.Specifically significant is an original inventory label dated August 1, 1977—placed just 60 days prior to the official base closure—marking its transition from active military service to the retained complex inventory.
Instrument Specifications Manufacturer Akron Brass Mfg. Co. (Wooster, OH) Gauge Internal Jas. P. Marsh (Skokie, ILL) "Bronze Bushed" Movement Finish Heavy-Duty Polished Chrome over Solid Brass Transit Case Original Protective Wooden Crate with NSN Markings Military NSN 6685-00-509-5239 (Pressure Indicating) Condition Report
The instrument is in very good vintage condition. The chrome/nickel plating maintains a bright, high-quality shine with light service-wear character. There are scratches on the back of the gauge and various parts of the plating. The internal dial is crisp and clear. Most notably, the original wooden box is in fantastic structural shape.
A definitive "over-engineered" piece of Cold War era Air Force history. Securely packed and shipped to preserve its fantastic condition.
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