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Surveyor's Transit By Buff and Buff

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Brass transit by Buff and Buff of Boston, Mass. This is an "A Frame" brass engineered surveying transit, all in polished brass except for the wheel. Serial number 26338. Two liquid levels.

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Surveyor's Transit By Buff and Buff

Name: Surveyor's Transit By Buff and Buff
SKU: 133389656
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $1,200

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