April 5, 2024
WWII G103 M5A1 STUART Light Tank Compass with Mount very Rare Mfrd by Pioneer
Pricing & History
-
Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
- Sold Date
- Source eBay
This auction is for one (1) Used WWII Pioneer Compass with mount for the M5A1 Stuart Light Tank. These Compasses are very rare and hard to find, especially with the proper brass mount. I originally acquired this for my own M5A1, but when I sold the tank, it was still unrestored, so I kept my spares. This will make a great Christmas present for yourself, and your tank. I am starting the bidding at what to some may seem high, but if you can find one cheaper, or at all, let me know. Another one sold recently for $550.00 with no fluid, and the compass card was off the post. This one is in good shape and works well. Because of that, I am charging insurance on top of shipping, because the way the US Post Office treats mail, there is the chance it may be damaged by rough handling. In case some of you do not know where this goes in the tank, it bolts to the left top of the differential case. I have found that for some reason, some Stuarts do not have the place to mount the compass. Like all compasses, other than the “HULL” turret compass, used in armored vehicles, it has compensating magnets to be adjusted so the compass gives a true reading with all the armor surrounding it. I have only seen two of these compasses and mounts in all the years I have been collecting, and I have owned both. Not even the superbly restored Stuart in the Littlefield
read more
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
