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Old 08-05-2008, 04:46 AM
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Default Rebuilding 1878 With-Browning Telescope
I have been rebuilding this thing from a handful of original parts for a little over a year now.

At the moment I am building the old cast iron mount. (Pictured below)Its coming along.... You should check out Ron's site!
antiquescopes.comWith-Browning 1878 reflector restoration page
What a story is emerging!

Baz.
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very nice thanks for sharing!
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sweet telescope part! I'm already drooling at it, lol.
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