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. Please note: I have several differently threaded tripod heads. If you need a thread size
. other than what is listed here please let me know. It may be possible to change thread sizes
. on some of these tripods. I will be pleased to check and let you know.
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2444 Tripod, Dietzgen, model 6492 stiff leg tripod, ca 1920's with thread protector cap
  2.938 X 12 threads, excellent condition PHOTO   PHOTO   $200.00
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2448 Tripod, Gurley oak stiff leg tripod, 3½" X 8 threads, painted olive drab
SOLD In  Excellent Condition.  PHOTO   PHOTO  $200.00
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2451 Tripod,  W. & L. E. Gurley, model 81, patented in 1878, early extension leg. Last shown
SOLD in the 1893 catalog. Made for use with the 12 inch Architects Wye Levels.  I½" X 12
  female thread, top diameter is 3 1/8 inches. Comes with male thread adapter that
  has I½" X 12 male threads on one side and  has  I 11/16" X 14 male threads on the other.
  It is held in place by four screws that are for sure Gurley threads and it appears to
  have been done early on or even when it was ordered from Gurley. Two clamps are
  replacements and two clamps are repaired, one extension leg has a slight warp in it,
  and there are two screw holes that held one extension leg in place and a split in the wood
  between two of the clamps that does not affect the strength. Please see the photos.
   PHOTO    PHOTO   PHOTO    PHOTO   PHOTO   PHOTO    PHOTO   PHOTO   $250.00
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2452 Tripod, A. Lietz Co., 3.969" X 10 thread, Oak Stiff Leg 58½ inches high,
  with thread protector cap. two legs painted red and white.
   In Excellent Condition.   PHOTO    PHOTO  $200.00
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2456 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0035A  58" high oak wide frame stiff leg, 5/8" X 11 thread,
  with thread / head protector cap, Excellent condition.  PHOTO  PHOTO  PHOTO   $200.00
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2457 Tripod, Dietzgen, model 6425, 63" high wide frame oak stiff leg,  5/8" X 11 thread,
  with thread / head protector cap, Excellent condition.  PHOTO  PHOTO  PHOTO   $200.00
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2458 Tripod, Kern, Swiss 54" high oak stiff leg Plane Table Tripod with Kern Plane Table Leveling Head.
  No table, but with the threaded inserts for a table.  In excellent condition PHOTO  PHOTO    $400.00
  This is a extremely difficult tripod to find.
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2459 Tripod, make unknown, Johnson head for large plane tables, heavy  wide frame stiff leg,
  with thread protector cap. In excellent condition. 5/8" X 18 thread.   PHOTO    PHOTO  $200.00
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2465 Tripod, A. Lietz Co., 3.969" X 10 thread, Oak Stiff Leg 58½ inches high,
  with thread protector cap.
   In Excellent Condition.   PHOTO    PHOTO  $200.00
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2467 Tripod, copy of Wild, identical to Wild, wide frame stiff leg, 66 inches high, 5/8" X 11 threads,
  with thread protector cap, painted red and yellow, Excellent condition  PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2469 Tripod, A. Lietz Co., 3.969" X 10 thread and 1.532 X 10 female thread, Oak Stiff Leg 58½ inches high,
  with wood thread protector cap. Bottom broken off of two legs other leg split has been glue repaired.
   In Poor Condition.   PHOTO    PHOTO  $75.00
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2470 Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley, model #477, shifting head, wide frame extension legs
  extends from 36 inches to 59 inches, 3½ " X 8 thread head shifts 1¾ inches,
  Made to be used with optical plummet transits, with plumb bob hanger.
  painted white and yellow. Good condition  PHOTO     PHOTO     PHOTO    $250.00
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2471 Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley, model #477, shifting head, wide frame extension legs
  extends from 46 inches to 72 inches, 3½ " X 8 thread head shifts 1¾ inches,
  Made to be used with optical plummet transits, with plumb bob hanger.
  painted orange and natural. Good condition PHOTO     PHOTO     PHOTO    $250.00
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2475 Tripod, make unknown, Oak double tapered stiff legs 59½ inches high
  1.805 X 14 thread shifting head, one "T" locking screw replaced with a bolt.
  Extremely heavy head. Excellent condition. PHOTO    PHOTO  sold as is $400.00
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2476 Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley, model #477, shifting head, wide frame extension legs
  extends from 36 inches to 59 inches, 3½ " X 8 thread head shifts 1¾ inches,
  Made to be used with optical plummet transits, with plumb bob hanger.
  painted white and yellow. Good condition  PHOTO     PHOTO     PHOTO    $250.00
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2477 Tripod, make unknown, Oak stiff leg 58 inches high, 3.530 X 12 thread,
  one leg is a replacement that does not match the other two.
  in excellent condition.  PHOTO   PHOTO    $100.00
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2479 Tripod, make unknown, maybe K&E, 3½" X 8 thread, Oak double tapered stiff legs
  60 inches high. One leg is 1½ inches shorter than the other two.
  Excellent condition  PHOTO   PHOTO    $175.00
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2485 Tripod, Buff or Berger, oak stiff leg, 1.025 X 20 internal threaded spring  
. loaded shifting head for theodolite with 3 screw leveling head with 
. 5" between leveling screws. Excellent Condition.  PHOTO  PHOTO  $400.00
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2486 Tripod, Lietz / Sokkisha, model 7512-52 wide frame wood extension leg,
  5/8" X 11 thread, with thread and head protector cap. Excellent condition.
    PHOTO  PHOTO  $175.00
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2487 Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley, 3½" X 8 thread, Oak stiff leg 57 inches high.
  with thread protector cap. Upper half of legs painted red and white.
  in excellent condition.   PHOTO   PHOTO    $200.00
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2489 Tripod,  Keuffel & Esser, Plane table tripod, ca 1910, for use with models 5205, 5206, and 5207
SOLD Alidades. Wide Frame Stiff Leg crutch style 58" high. extremely heavy basket head with board
  Mounting screws on 9 inch centers and are standard 5/16 X 18 thread.
   This is a very rare tripod in excellent condition.   PHOTO    PHOTO    $400.00
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2490 Tripod, Dietzgen, model 6242, Johnson head wide frame crutch style stiff leg,
SOLD 48 inches high, standard 5/8 inch X 18 threads for use with plane tables
  up to 24inches X 31 inches. excellent condition  PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2494 Tripod, Wild, model GST10, 5/8 inch X 11 thread, wide frame extension legs
  extend from 42½ inches to 70½ inches, with Wild plumb bob and hanger in pouch.
  in excellent working condition, PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2495 Tripod, Wild, model GST20, 5/8 inch X 11 thread, wide frame extension legs
  extend from 42½ inches to 70½ inches, with Wild plumb bob and hanger in pouch.
  in excellent working condition, PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2496 Tripod, Chicago Steel Tape, model WDW-20, 5/8 inch X 11 thread, wide frame extension
  legs extend from 42½ inches to 70½ inches, (This is a copy of the Wild GST20 tripod.)
  in excellent working condition, PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2497 Tripod Thread Adaptor, converts 5/8" X 11 thread tripod to 3 1/2" X 8 
. thread.  New made of Aluminum.    PHOTO   $30.00
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2498 Tripod, Chicago Steel Tape, model WDW-20, 5/8 inch X 11 thread, wide frame extension
  legs extend from 42½ inches to 70½ inches, (This is a copy of the Wild GST20 tripod.)
  in excellent working condition, one spur broken see photo.  PHOTO    PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2500 Tripod, make unknown, 3½" X 8 thread, extension legs, extends to 59½ inches,
  one extension leg is a dowel with out shoe, and a piece is broken out at one
  of the hinges see photos.   PHOTO  PHOTO   PHOTO  $75.00
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2501 Tripod, Brunson, 3½" X 8 thread, extension legs, extends to 57½ inches,
  with thread protector cap, painted Olive Drab,
  in  excellent condition.  PHOTO  PHOTO  $200.00
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2509 Tripod, Kern, model 150B, 19mm diameter X 1.5mm threads, Dome head wood
  extension legs extend from 36 inches to 63 inches. For use with GKO, GKO-A, and
  GK1-A levels. Also it can be used with Kern tilting levels GK23 and GK1-C
  In excellent condition.  PHOTO    PHOTO   $300.00
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2510 Tripod, Kern, model 150B, 19mm diameter X 1.5mm threads, Dome head wood
  extension legs extend from 36 inches to 63 inches. For use with GKO, GKO-A, and
  GK1-A levels. Also it can be used with Kern tilting levels GK23 and GK1-C
  In excellent condition.  PHOTO    PHOTO   $300.00
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2512 Tripod, Frank & Warren Inc. NY, 3½" X 8 thread, oak extension leg extends from
  35 inches to 54 inches. New unused showing some very
  light scratches from years of storage.    PHOTO    PHOTO  $150.00
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2513 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0025, wide frame stiff leg, 60 inches high, 3½" X 8 threads,
  with thread protector cap, painted red and white, good usable condition  PHOTO    PHOTO   $150.00
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2514 Tripod, Dietzgen, 3½" X 8 thread, extension legs, extends to 57½ inches,
SOLD painted red, in excellent condition PHOTO    PHOTO   $175.00
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2515 Tripod, Lietz, model 34C, Johnson head for large plane tables, heavy  wide frame stiff leg,
  with thread protector cap. 5/8" X 18 thread. In excellent condition.    PHOTO    PHOTO    PHOTO  $250.00
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2516 Trivet, may be made by Ainsworth, Denver. 2.880 X 12 threads, bronze.
   PHOTO  $50.00
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2517 Tripod, Dietzgen, model 6426, 5/8" X 11 thread, brass head wide frame,
  wood extension legs extend from 42 inches to 65½ inches,
  in excellent working condition   PHOTO    PHOTO   $175.00
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2520 Tripod, Dietzgen, stiff leg, 63½ inches high, 5/8" X 11 thread, with wrench.
  In excellent condition      PHOTO    PHOTO   $125.00
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2521 Tripod, unknown make, extension leg, 3½" X 8 thread, All three legs are different,
SOLD but they work fine it is a good sturdy tripod made up from parts. Legs extend from
  36 inches to 57 inches.   PHOTO    PHOTO   $100.00 
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2523 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0075, 5/8" X 11 threads, wide frame
   wood extension legs, extends from 46 inches to 71½ inches, one dowel
  has slight warp but works fine. In good condition.   PHOTO    PHOTO   $150.00
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2524 Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley, 3½"  X 8 thread, wide frame extension legs, extends to 61 inches,
  Has twist lock clamps, ca 1970, with thread protector cap, painted orange (peeling) and white.
   excellent condition  PHOTO    PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2526 Tripod, Mis-Can-Ada Ltd. 1941 "Stand Lamp or Helio "A" MK II" for heliograph.
SOLD made in Canada, stiff leg 39 inches high, complete with straps and caps.
  1.562 inches X 14 threads per inch, In excellent condition,   PHOTO    PHOTO   $100.00
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2528 Tripod, Dietzgen, Johnson head, model 6243 for plane tables, extension leg, with thread
SOLD protector cap, 5/8" X 18 thread. In excellent condition.   PHOTO  $200.00
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2530 Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley, Mahogany stiff leg 57½  inches high. 1 9/16 inch X 12 female thread.
  Slight warp to two of the legs, Excellent condition.  PHOTO    PHOTO   $300.00
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2531 Tripod, make unknown, Oak stiff leg 56¼ inches high. 2.955 X 10 thread and 1.125 X 16 female thread
  with thread protector cap,  PHOTO    PHOTO   $200.00
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2532 Tripod, W. & L. E. Gurley, for plane or vernier compasses, Mahogany stiff leg 59¼ inches
  high to spindle. post 1876. With ball spindle and ball nut. Spindle diameter at base of taper is
  .730 inch diameter. ½ inch to the foot taper. Most spindles are not interchangeable, it may not
  fit your compass. In excellent condition.    PHOTO    PHOTO   $600.00
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2534 Tripod, may be W. & L. E. Gurley, for  compasses Mahogany stiff leg 56 inches high.
  .640 diameter X 20 thread. In excellent condition. PHOTO    PHOTO   $300.00
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2536 Tripod, English Pattern,  Mahogany stiff leg 60 inches high, 1.675 X 14 thread.
   In excellent condition.    PHOTO    PHOTO   $300.00
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2537 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, model 5174, Oak round double taper stiff legs 58¾ inches high,
  3" X 12 thread.  In excellent condition.    PHOTO    PHOTO   $250.00
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2539 Tripod thread adapter 5/8" X 11 female thread X 1.375" X 13 (35mm X 2mm actual) male thread
. Fits some Dietzgen and Berger instruments.  PHOTO   $25.00
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2555 Tripod, Frank & Warren Inc. NY, 3½" X 8 thread, oak extension leg extends from
  35 inches to 54 inches. with thread protector cap. New unused showing some very
  light scratches from years of storage.    PHOTO    PHOTO  $150.00
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2556 Tripod, Frank & Warren Inc. NY, 3½" X 8 thread, oak extension leg extends from
  35 inches to 54 inches. with thread protector cap. New unused showing some very
  light scratches from years of storage.   PHOTO    PHOTO  $150.00
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2557 Tripod Thread Adapter, 3½" X 8 thread tripod to 5/8" X 11 thread, for most
  theodolites, auto levels, and lasers.
  PHOTO    PHOTO  $30.00
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2558 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0015, with 3½" X 8 thread, Oak Extension Legs
  extend from 36 inches to 58 inches. painted olive drab, with thread protector cap
  New unused showing some very light scratches from years of storage.
  Light tripod for use with transit levels.       PHOTO    PHOTO   $150.00
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2559 Tripod, Seiler, with 3½" X 8 thread, oak extension legs extend from 36 inches to 57 inches.
  painted olive drab, with thread protector cap, New unused showing some very light scratches
  from years of storage. One of the lower leg clamps is missing, but the tripod is still usable as is.
  I have not been able to locate a clamp. See photo.  PHOTO    PHOTO    PHOTO   $150.00
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2597 Tripod, make unknown, brass extension legs, steel top with ¼ inch X 20 male thread
  extends from 16¾ inches to 43¾ inches, Good condition. PHOTO    $20.00
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2599 Tripod, unknown make, 3 1/8" X 16 male threads and 1½" X 16 female threads.
with thread protector cap, painted red and white.   PHOTO  $160.00
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2759 Tripod, Aluminum extension leg, with lever lock, 5/8" x 11 TPI. Looks
identical to Chicago Steel Tape.  NEW!!    PHOTO        $125.00
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2760 Tripod, Berger, Aluminum extension leg, with lever lock, ½" x 20 TPI. 
for small builders instruments.  NEW!!     PHOTO      $125.00
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2761 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0000, Oak Wood stiff leg, 3½" X 8 threads, 59 inches high
  with thread protector cap. New, but with a few very light scratches from storage.
   PHOTO   PHOTO   $200.00
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2762 Tripod,  Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0000, Oak Wood stiff leg, 3½" X 8 threads, 59 inches high
  with thread protector cap. New, but with a few very light scratches from storage.
   PHOTO   PHOTO   $200.00
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2763 Tripod,  Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0000, Oak Wood stiff leg, 3½" X 8 threads, 59 inches high
  with thread protector cap. New, but with a few very light scratches from storage.
   PHOTO   PHOTO   $200.00
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2764 Tripod,  Keuffel & Esser, model 78-0000, Oak Wood stiff leg, 3½" X 8 threads, 59 inches high
  with thread protector cap. New, but with a few very slight scratches from storage.
   PHOTO   PHOTO   $200.00
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3956 Trivet, David White, low, 3½ X 8 Threads, new, 
. black hard plastic  PHOTO  $30.00
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4130 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, 3 inch diameter flat top with 5/16" X 18 threaded
. spring loaded thumb screw. Excellent +++ Condition  PHOTO  PHOTO  $200.00
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4133 Tripod, Berger & Sons, spring loaded 1.058 x 20 internal thread, shifting 
head for older 3 screw leveling head theodolites with 5" point to point, oak, stiff legs,
 EXC. CONDITION     PHOTO     PHOTO    $425.00
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4136 Tripod, Berger / CST, Aluminum extension leg, ½" x20 thread,  Fits small
Berger dumpy levels, and transit levels. New in box.  PHOTO   $100.00
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4137 Tripod, Keuffel & Esser, Oak stiff legs. for use with Model 5026 Precise 
. USG Survey  level. 1 3/16" X 10 female threads spring loaded. 63½" high,
. with head protection cap. Will fit leveling screw center to center distance
. of 4.625" to 5.125" by locating blocks in second position. see #2518
. GOOD + CONDITION!!   PHOTO  PHOTO  $350.00
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4140 Tripod, M17 military, 5/8" x 11 thread, Oak stiff legs with quick adjusting
leveling head and head protector cap. NEW!!   PHOTO  PHOTO  PHOTO  PHOTO  $250.00
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4141 Tripod, Kegelman, 5/8" x 11 thread. Oak stiff legs with head protector 
cap. NEW!!     PHOTO  $250.00
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4156 Tripod, Sieler extension leg, US Army, olive drab paint, 5/8" x 11 TPI,  flat
head. Extends from 47" to 76".  New.  Has Accessories and Plumb Bob 
in pouch.  PHOTO   PHOTO  $200.00

                                            

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