Francis Barker Liquid Prismatic Compasses

The Francis Barker range of Liquid Prismatic Compasses includes some of the finest professional compasses ever made.  The Francis Barker traditional military liquid prismatic compass is currently in service with many defence forces around the world and has been for many years.  Built to meet the exacting specifications demanded by military users, it is the compass that officers of the British Army have used for generations. 

All three models are made entirely in England and provide the ideal choice for the professional or recreational user.  The design itself, developed over many years, is simple and yet highly accurate in use.  Shock resistant, the compasses are built to withstand the toughest conditions likely to be encountered anywhere in the world.  Each compass has all the features required for taking bearings from either a map or distant objects by day or by night. The five Tritium light sources allow all the compass functions to be used as normal by night as well.

The Francis Barker range of Liquid Prismatic Compasses is available in a range of finishes and in degrees graduations.  All compasses are supplied with either a leather sling case or a fabric pouch and displayed in a hand-made, satin lined presentation box complete with fully illustrated operating instructions. 

Francis Barker M73 Brass Presentation Compass
£395.00

This M-73 Brass Presentation Compass is built to full military specifications. It will operate with precision accuracy to within half a degree, in temperatures from 55°C (131°F) down to -30°C (-22°F). It is shock resistant, and built to withstand the roughest and toughest conditions you are likely to encounter anywhere in the world.

The top of the range, majestic, all polished and laquered solid brass M-73 model is also ideal for that very special gift or centrepiece. This beautiful compass comes complete with leather pouch and is displayed in a hand made satin-lined blue presentation box including full instructions.

Features

Size	85 x 60 x 34mm
Weight	300g
Operating Temperature	-30°C to +55°C
Pivot	Sapphire Jewel
Liquid	Purified Kerosene
Graduation	Degrees (360 Divisions)
Night Illumination	5 Tritium Light Source
Accuracy	One half of one degree (10 mils)
Case	Leather




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Francis Barker M-73 Black Liquid Prismatic Compass
£300.00

The M-73 Liquid Prismatic Compass is a robust, precision instrument of predominantly brass construction, designed to withstand the most arduous climatic conditions.

Quick, precise settlement of the liquid filled dial assembly allows rapid use of the compass in field conditions.

Five self-luminous tritium light sources enable full night and daylight operation and every component of the M-73 can be replaced leading to years of continuous, reliable use. The black M-73 is supplied in a grey hand made satin-lined presentation box complete with Leatherette pouch and full instructions.

Features

Size	85 x 60 x 34mm
Weight	210g
Operating Temperature	-30°C to +55°C
Pivot	Sapphire Jewel
Liquid	Purified Kerosene
Graduation	Degrees (360 Divisions)
Night Illumination	5 Tritium Light Source
Accuracy	One half of one degree (10 mils)
Case	Leatherette

Francis Barker M-88 Green Liquid Prismatic Compass
£240.00

The M-88 Liquid Prismatic Compass is built to the same exacting standards as the M-73, but is made largely from aluminium alloy making it very lightweight.

Five self-luminous tritium light sources enable full night and daylight operation. The dial assembly is mounted in a liquid filled sealed capsule designed to allow the full servicing of the compass to sub-assembly level.

Extensive environmental testing and rigorous quality control measures ensure that the M-88 can operate with precision in the most difficult climatic conditions.

The green M88 compass with its green padded protective pouch comes complete with a brown hand made satin-lined presentation box and full instructions.

Features

Size	85 x 60 x 34mm
Weight	125g
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +55°C
Pivot	Sapphire Jewel
Liquid	Purified Kerosene
Graduation	Degrees (360 Divisions)
Night Illumination	5 Tritium Light Source
Accuracy	One half of one degree (10 mils)
Case	Fabric




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