Offered here is a post-war military instrument tripod, used for mounting optical and surveying equipment such as theodolites, observation instruments, rangefinders, or artillery survey devices.
The tripod features a heavy metal mounting head with adjustment controls and sturdy wood and aluminum legs, a typical construction used for military field equipment because it combines strength with reduced weight and stability in rough terrain.
The central head retains its original olive drab military finish and is stamped with the number A2-29-0845, indicating military production or inventory identification. The tripod remains solid and stable and still shows the honest wear expected from field equipment.
Tripods of this type were commonly used by military engineer units, artillery observation teams, and survey crews during the post-war period.
Features• Original post-war military instrument tripod• Heavy metal mounting head with adjustment controls• Wood and aluminum tripod legs• Stable field design for optical instruments• Original olive drab military finish• Stamped number A2-29-0845
ConditionGood original condition with normal signs of age and field use. Structurally solid and stable.
An interesting piece of military field equipment, ideal for collectors, display purposes, or mounting vintage military instruments.