What is it?

[vcrking]

I acquired this from an estate sale. I don't know what it is called.
I think it is some kind of a Japanese navigation tool.
The numbers appear to be in degrees.
Both pointers and outer ring move.
Does anybody know what it is or what the symbols say?

[ghp95134]

Has to do with the 14mm gun:
十四糎砲

苗頭 = deflection (gunnery)

苗頭加減噐
Deflection addition/subtraction [degree] instrument

It looks like some sort of traverse & elevation (T&E) device for the 14mm gun.

-- Guy

[tomp]

Guy,
I would say this device was used on something a heck of a lot cooler than some pea shooter 14 mm. We are talking 14 Centimeter, like naval gun size!

Tom

[ghp95134]

Damn, Tom!! I meant to write 14cm. Thanks for the correction.

[Kiipu]

Guy, Happy New Year! Actually he does that on purpose just to see if were paying attention.

[ghp95134]

Guy, Happy New Year! Actually he does that on purpose just to see if were paying attention.

Well, I definitely need somebody to keep me on my toes. Other than my wife, I mean. (^__^)

Happy New Year, Kiipu!
-- Guy