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[wskossack]

I found a curious telescope that I am trying to identify.  There are no identifying marks and some of the lenses are damaged so I'm trying to figure out what to do with it.

 

I've attached some pics but it can best be described as brass, appears at first to be a megaphone and even has a handle but has optics inside.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Bill Kossack

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[steveward53]

I found a curious telescope that I am trying to identify.  There are no identifying marks and some of the lenses are damaged so I'm trying to figure out what to do with it.

 

I've attached some pics

 

Thanks in advance

 

Bill Kossack

You forgot the pics ... 

[Bomber Bob]

Bill, Welcome to The Classics!!

 

Cool old scope!  Haven't seen one with that form-factor AND gold brass.  Some old spotting scopes are conical, but otherwise have traditional paint or fake leather exterior.

 

What's the objective lens diameter?   Does it give a correct up/down left/right image??

[wskossack]

the front objective is about 5.5 inches the rear is half an inch it gives correct up/down left/right  view

[Bomber Bob]

Whoa!!  Big Lens!

 

Sometimes, no markings means it's a ATM scope.  I've had a couple, and the machining quality was much better than expected.

 

IF no one chimes in here, I'd recommend you send the pix & info to the Antique Telescope Society -->  https://oldscope.org

[wskossack]

ATM scope?

[Bomber Bob]

Amateur Telescope Maker

[grif 678]

Should be a great Deep Sky scope, with that much diameter with a short FL.

[wskossack]

problem is the damaged lens.  need to find a source for replacements

[Exnihilo]

It might be refractor that inspired the Astroscan. 

[wskossack]

not a refractor

[steveward53]

not a refractor

How do you work that out ?

[wskossack]

sorry I guess it is a refractor...I was thinking you said reflector or  Cassegrain