{"product_id":"soviet-theodolite-t2-surveying-instrument","title":"Soviet Theodolite T2 – High-Precision Surveying Instrument, Untested As-Is","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet theodolite T2 is a heavy-duty, high-precision geodetic instrument made in the USSR around the 1970s–1980s. Instruments of this type were a standard tool for precise surveying in the Soviet Union and are known for their rugged, tank-like build and sophisticated optical system. Today it makes a striking piece for collectors of scientific instruments or an impressive industrial display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-precision theodolite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e T2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geodetic surveying, engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal body, glass optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theodolite unit only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed vintage condition with visible signs of age and professional use, including scuffs, paint chips and surface wear on the metal body. The instrument is untested: no tripod or accessories were available to calibrate and test it. The adjustment knobs and the telescope move, but full accuracy and internal scale visibility are not guaranteed. The lenses appear intact but may need professional cleaning due to dust or age-related haze. Performance is unknown, and the theodolite is sold as-is for parts, restoration or display. Please see the detailed photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoviet optical-mechanical instruments were built for decades of field work, and a Soviet theodolite like this one shows the heavy, purposeful engineering typical of the era. Restored instruments can return to use, while untouched examples are popular as steampunk or industrial decor and as part of engineering and Soviet optics collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheodolite unit as shown in the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo case, tripod or other accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678833442965,"sku":"EBAY-407091418410","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-theodolite-t2-surveying-instrument-1.jpg?v=1791647297","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-theodolite-t2-surveying-instrument","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}