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Looking for a Gunters Chain

Posted by Ed Jolliffe on July 14, 2015 at 6:24pm in Surveying Equipment and Software Talk

Hi All,

I have been looking around to purchase a Gunters Chain and have not had much luck. If anyone knows of one for sale I would love to hear about in order to add to my collection.

 

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  • Bud Short July 21, 2015 at 8:07am

    They are on eBay quite often.  Some are 66', some 100', even see some 33 footers from time to time.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-surveyors-chain-Gunters-chain-measu...

  • Arie Lise, OLS, OLIP, Dipl.T. July 19, 2015 at 9:28am
    Oddly enough I just saw an add in Ontario Professional Surveyor for Hayward Iron & Metal, which carries the antique 66 & 100' chains. 1-800-787-7420. No surprise that there is enough old surveyors around to actually create a market for this.
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    Paul Jenkins July 18, 2015 at 10:04pm

    Try Mojave Instruments in Signal Hill, Calif they have everything related to land surveying "old & new". Ask for Kim, he is the owner and a wealth of knowledge.  Good luck

  • FrankR July 18, 2015 at 6:57pm

    Do you want an antique or a replica. I know someone who makes authentic replica's. If you want an antique depending on the quality. I have two 1) a two rod chain made some where around 1800 I would need to get $500 USD, it uses brass rings as tally's. I also have a a 100 US foot chain, no handles, late 1800's. Usually bought to make two chains one 4 rod and one 2 rod.

  • Clyde Eldredge July 17, 2015 at 11:38pm

    I also saw a number on eBay ranging from $39 to $99  

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    Tapan Chattopadhyay July 17, 2015 at 11:15pm
    You may look at some institutes teaching survey craft in India.
  • Don July 17, 2015 at 6:13pm

    there are several on ebay.. here is a link...

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-Iron-Surveyor-s-Chain-Gunter-Chain-Ha...

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