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Manufacturer:
AC Spark Plug Division, General Motors Corporation  Search this
Materials:
Acrylic, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Storage (507g): 43.2 × 34.9 × 5.1cm, 0.5kg (1 ft. 5 in. × 1 ft. 1 3/4 in. × 2 in., 1.2lb.)
Type:
ARMAMENT-Sights & Controls
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Physical Description:
Pieces removed from A-1C Gun-Bomb-Rocket (GBR) Sight (A19761570000) in 2017 during conservation prior to its display.
Lock mechanism parts used during storage, removed because object being displayed as in use. Cadmium corrosion was removed with water. Two gears, short large-headed slotted screw, flat lever with one round end.
3 plex panels used as part of the object's teaching history.
"SIGHTING HEAD" label used as part of the object's teaching history.
8 screws of various types related to label and plex panels.
Inventory Number:
A19761570001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97a216dac-8d34-4b1b-9953-b32bac8ac6c2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19761570001