{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-us-army-m1938-lensatic-compass-by-w-l-e-gurley-1","title":"Original U.S. WWII US Army M1938 Lensatic Compass By W. \u0026 L. E. Gurley","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the U.S. M1938 Lensatic Compass, a pattern developed and adopted at the beginning of WWII. The compass is clearly maker-marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eW. \u0026amp; L. E. GURLEY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTROY, N. Y., U.S.A.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compass displays honest age and evidence of extensive use, making it a well-carried piece of field equipment. Although the compass card is bent and therefore should not be considered accurate or reliable for navigation, the instrument remains an appealing and authentic example of U.S. Army WWII field equipment. It is particularly well suited for display, study, or inclusion in a collection of original wartime navigation and field gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly desirable \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eW. \u0026amp; L. E. Gurley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e variation. In contrast to the standard examples produced by the Superior Magneto Corporation, this specific Gurley variation features a specialized needle-lift mechanism. This feature was used in the past to brake the compass card and reduce its oscillation, allowing the card to settle more quickly when taking a bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compass retains its distinctive construction, original maker markings, and the uncommon mechanical features characteristic of Gurley production. It is accompanied by its typical carrying pouch, completing its display appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis M1938 Lensatic Compass By W. \u0026amp; L. E. Gurley is a particularly interesting and uncommon example of WWII U.S. military equipment, especially for collectors interested in manufacturing variations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45499460747333,"sku":"ONSV26CNB207","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26CNB207__03.jpg?v=1786122336","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-us-army-m1938-lensatic-compass-by-w-l-e-gurley-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}