I am considering buying a sextant but not sure at this stage whether it would be second hand or new. Having looked at a few brochures and on ebay the variation in specification seems bewildering.

Advice on the specification for a new sextant and what to look out for when buying second hand one in terms of condition would be welcome.

John B

Daria, thanks for the reply. I lived and worked in India so am aware of its potential.

Not sure if you can answer this. Do all sextants have a Collimation Certificate? If buying second hand how do you check it out in terms of accuracy? I am left handed, can you buy a left handed version?