Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Bubble Sextant Type AN 5854-1 21st Century though the exterior definitely does

though the exterior definitely does show wear from years of service

except for the stock nose cap

Since propulsion of the rocket is achieved by jet action of the propellent powder

The receiver is marked: M-1874 MANUFACTURE DES ARMES

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Bubble Sextant Type AN 5854-1 21st Century though the exterior definitely doesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This a a very rare navigational instrument used on American bombers and fighters during WWII. The data plate on both the sextant itself and the transit chest read: SEXTANT BUBBLE TYPE AN 5854 1 MFG. PART NO. 29710 MFG. SERIAL NO. AF 43 6216 ORDER NO. (535) 43 25877P BAUSCH & LOMB OPTICAL CO. ROCHESTER, N. Y., U. S. A This is an excellent condition World War II sextant manufactured by Bausch & Lomb. Celestial