SWIFT INSTRUMENTS INC.OPTICAL & WEATHER INSTRUMENTS

VOLUME 70

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A WORD ABOUT SWIFT . . .

Swift'sdriveforopticalexcellencestartedseveralyearsafteritsfoundingin1926byRobertW.Swift,Sr.,whenthefirstroofprismbinocularswel.eimportedfromGermany.Steadygrowthcontinueduntil1939,whentelescopes,specialtyoptics,fieldglasses,riflescopesandweatherinstrumentswerealsoaddedtotheimported line.

WhenWorldWarllbecameimminent,Swiftwasfar-sightedenoughtoacquireafactoryandcommencemanufacturingweatherinstruments,specialtymagnifiers,andpressuregauges.BecauseSwiftwasmanutac-turingproductsusedinthewareffort:inspectionglasses,pressuregaugesandhandsightinglevels,wewerepermittedtomanufacturesomeproductsfortheretailtrade.

InthefiftiesSwiftestablishedabranchofficeinSanJose,California,whichlateronbecameitsentirescientificinstrumentdivision,producingalineOfteaching,medical/veterinaryandindustrialmicroscopes.Beforelongthisdivisionestablishedaleadintheeducationalfield,notonlyintheUnitedStates,butgradually around the world.

in19S9theoriginalnameofSwift&Anderson,IncorporatedwaschangedtoSwiftlnstrumentslnc.,andtheSwifttrademarkwithitscrosshairswasressteredintheU.S.andforeignPatentOffices.AtthesametimeSwiftlnstrumentslnternational,SAwasincorporated,theTokyobranchwasopened,whereallpurchasingandinspectionwasaccomplished.ShortlythereafterAssaciatedManufacturers'AgencywasmadeSwift'sexclusiveexpoltagentforproductsshippedtocountriesotherthantheUnitedStates.ThisteamhashelpedSwiftreachitsgoalof"OFTICALEXCELLENCEANDENDURINGQUALITY".

Inour70thanniversaryyearweareaddinganewlineofeducationalmicroscopesaswellasexcitingnewmodelsformedicalandindustrialuse.Intheconsumerlineweareproudtointroducetwelvenewbinacu-larsandmonaculars,concentratingonthecompact,armoredandwaterproofvariety.WeareequallyproudtoshowourexcitingnewlineofeightNighthawkspottingscopesaswellasnewcompactopticsforthebirdingandsportingcommunity.Ourastronomicallineiscompletelynewandconsistingoftworeflectorsand five refractors, one of which is an all brass equatorial mount.

Swiftlnstrumentsisgratefultoourmanyloyalcustomersforbringingustoour70thyearofoperationduringwhichwehavegrownfromasmallmanufacturer/importertoworldexporterofopticalproducts.

Welookforwardtothecontinuedpleasureofservingourdomesticandinternationalcustomers.

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WEATliER &INSTRUMENrs

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407 LEXINGTONReminiscent of a Tall Ship's wardroom,this weather station is a pleasing blend ofgold (brass), rubbed mahogany, and

P8[i;4Pttxs;1,y4:,r'afstt£[5#.initssimpiicity. 432M IANSDOWNE -(Mahogany)Handsome hand-Grafted case looks like aNew England heirloom. Thermometer,

3fertoemweet:trhaenrdptcytgurroeTLeet:;tgrivL:!T:com-Model 432F (Fmitwood)

456M SUSSEX-(Mahogany)Any executive would be proud to receivethe magnificent Sussex. Every inch a clas-sic in performance and appearance - it isstylishly decorated with a rich gold andblack design on spun silver dials and ther-mometer scale, a decorative mirror, andbrass bezels. This full-sized masterpiece(32") contains a barometer, thermometerand hygrometer.

Model 456F (Fmuitwood)

For complete warranty information, see page 4S. 35

474Q. V.I.P. with Quartz ClockBeautiful, decorative and functional -theV.I.P. has it all. This elegantly fashionedcombination has three separate instru-ments: a barometer, thermometer, and aquartz clock with spun silver dials andbrass tone bezels mounted in a mahoganyfinished block that rotates on a matchingfelt-padded base. A truly lovely addition toany home or the perfect gift for the personwho rates No.1 in your life. Carton boxed.

476 WEATHERMASTERA precision scientific instrument mountedin a gilded case. The 5" open silver dial iscalibrated in 4 inches of mercury and inmillibars. Compensated Holosteric move-ment. Adds a touch of beauty to your denor office. Gift boxed.

477 SCIENTISTHolosteric barometer with dial calibrated ininches of mercury, centimeters andmillibars. Gilded case, 3 1/2" dial. For deskor wall. Gift boxed.

475 WICKFORDSuitable for the captain's dresser or mantle,this beautifully finished three instrumentcombination is a wonderful contrast of hand-rubbed mahogany and burnished gold.Dials are basically cream color with touchesof gold and black lettering.Two beautifully finished beveled blocks arehinged together so that they may be straightacross or angled. Left block contains an ex-cellent aneroid barometer with set hands.In the right block are a thermometer at thetop and a hygrometer at the bottom, whichregisters relative humidity.Case -11" x 51/2" x 15/8", Dial -31/4",Bezels -4", Weight - 1 lb. 9 oz. Gift boxed

478 ALTIMETER / BAROMETERIngeniously designed, this miniatureinstrument slides into a plastic case whichmay be fastened to your dashboard, or zip-ped into a case with belt strap so it may becarried on your belt as you go hiking. Thisis three instruments in one - an automobilealtimeter, a hiking altimeter, and an aneroidbarometer with a dial calibrated in inchesof mercury. It is 2 11/16" x 1 15/16". Range:zero to 15,000 feet. Gift boxed.

440 WEATHER STATloN

Fordi%°kmo:#:t:¥#wia:a:;=uE:blewind direction, and both indoor and out-door temperatures are indicated elec-tronically. The center dial is a hith-qualityHolosteric barometer. Electronic units are

ape;Pettreai##dasr¥Larh=Dir#di£=:n:g±tur.?ogifrco°Ef:°p2e5rEg:.#ehm°ouifedr::bTe25length -65'. Individual calton.

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TAIL SHIP SERIES (Models 412R & 413R)

This seagoing series of instruments has solidbrass cases with hinged, brass-finished bezels- highly polished and protected with bakedlacquer. The rear flange has three holes forbulkhead mounting and looks especiallybeautiful with any wood-panel background.AIL dials are easy to read in their off-whitebackground with sinple Arabic numerals.Each comes with thliee brass screws and isindividually boxed in styrofoam.

412R CONSTEIIATI0N IIAROMETERThis compensated barometer, with podshedvisible movement, is calibrated in inches ofmercury and millibars. On the lower half ofthe dial is mounted a curved liquid ther-mometer with both Celsius and Fahrenheitscales. The case is of solid brushed brass with

B£[Shce;sTE58dups#D¥#Ceert:9,Txin3#-Visible Dial -5%". Wt. -2 lbs.15 oz.

For complete warranty information, see page 45.

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fadt€htiningusiE¥evsehij'io¥r]'hco[::sk(S]#.n]gtsthe1 1 jewel escapement is encased in solid brasswith polished hinged bezel and facetedmineral-glass crystal. The dial has 24-hourinternational marking. A bell silencer andadjusting lever are conveniently available.Outside Diameter - 7" x 3%". Visible Dial -5%". Wt. -31bs. 14 oz.

431 WATCHMASTER QUARTZ CLOCKA high-quality German quartz movementis encased in a simple, highly polished andlacquered genuine brass case suitable forbulkhead mounting. A four-inch off-whitedial with black Roman numerals andsweep second hand are featured on thisattractive and functional clock. Casedimensions: 5" xl3/8". Wt: 5 oz. Gift boxed.

430 WATCHMATE BAROMETER/"ERMOMETERA companion to model431 -the case isidentical. On the open-face dial, exposingthe highly polished barometer movement,is mounted a liquid thermometer cali-

;:;i;s:3:rFe:els!::i:i!;fd:Fc#nr:Ei:ha=ije-3:?thture compensated barometer is calibratedin inches of mercury and millibars. Wt: 6oz. Gift boxed.

409 SINGLE BASEThis lovely hand-rubbed mahogany-finishedbase has a recessed cradle and was designedto hold the 412R or 413R

SWIFT INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED952 DORCHESTER AVENUE

BoSTON, MA 02125P.O. Box 562

SAN JOSE, CA 95106

TOLL FREE NUMBERS . BoSTON: 1-800-446-1116 . SANJoSE: 1-800-523-4544

792TR Tripod Gits All swift scope) i2o.ooSS3 CarwindowMount 56.00

RIFLESCOPES, PISTOLSCOPES + RINGS (30 MODELS)MODEL NO. NAME SUGG. RETAIL

600 Riflescope4X.15 $18.00601 Riflescope 3-7X,20 42.00649 Riflescope 4-12Xjo 218.00649M Riflescope 4-12Xjo MATTE 220.00650 Riflescope 4X.32 80.00653 Riflescope4X.40WA OvideAngle) 104.00653M Riflescope 4X.40WA Matte653S RIflescope 4X.40WA silver654 Riflescope3-9X,32656 Riflescope 3-9X,40WA656M Riflescope 3-9X,40WA MATTE656S Riflescope 3-9X,40WA silver657 Riflescope 6X,40658 Riflescope 2-7X,40WA658M Riflescope 2-7X,40WA Matte659 Riflescope 3.5-lox,44WA659M Riflescope 3.5-lox,44WA Matte659S Riflescope 3.5-lox,44WA silver664R Riflescope 4-12X, 40664RMRiflescope 4-12X,40 Matte664RS Riflescope 4-12X, 40 Silver665 Riflescope 1.54.5X,21666M Shot Gun Scope lx.20 Matte667 FireFlyRedDotlx.30668M Compact 4X.32 Matte669M* Riflescope 6-18X, 44 Matte661 Pistolscope4X.326638 Pistolscope 2X.20663S Pistolscope 2X.20 Silver670M* Pistolscope 2.5-7X, 28857 RingsFor30-32MM858 RingsFor40-42MM

Shoulder Patch

106.00106.50102.00112.00

114.00114.50

102.00140.00142.00215.00216.00217.00146.00147.00148.00102.00110.00218.00

99.00195.00118.00

118.00

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575 Rectangular Reader576 Bi-Focal Rectangular Reader 2X+5X580 Linen Tester 9X-1/2"583 SplitLoupe3X+6X584 Highpower Doublet lox585 Triplet l0Xwide Field592 ChestMagnifier595 Tripod Magnifier596* Loupe l6X

MISCELLANEOUSMODELNO. NAME

590 Hand sighting Level791 Bedspecs

SUGG. RETAIL

se5.cO90.00

TMOUNTSMODELNO. NAME

TI PracticaT4 NIoltaT4A Minolta (7,OOO + 9,000)T5 NikonT6 CanonT6A. CanonEOST13 KonicaT14 LeicaflexT15 0lympusoMT16 PentaxK+MT17 LeicaMseriesT18 YashicaT18A Yashica 230-A.F.T19 16"Cine

SUGG. RETAIL

l^rEATHER INSTRUMENTS (9 MODELS

READERS AND MAGNIFIERSMODEL NO. NAME SUGG. RETAIL

501 ReadingGlass21/2" $7.00502 ReadingGlass 3" 7.75503 ReadingGlass31/2" 9.50504 ReadingGlass4" 12.00505 ReadingGlass 5" 19.50528 FireFlyMagnifier 1 3/4" 4.00529 FireFly Magnifier 3 3/4" 9.00529iR FireFly Magnifier w/Infra-Red Light 9.75539 Gooseneck Magnifier 4" 40.00546 Square pocket Magnifier 4X 3.75561 Linen Tester 5X 24.00568 Achromatic Loupe 5X,12X 10.75569 PocketMagnifier5X,lox 9.95572 Triplet20X 45.00573 Doublet lox 0vletal case) 40.00574 Doublet lox O'1astic case) 14.95

MODELNO. NAME407 Lexingtoncombination432M/F Lansdowne Combination

(Mahogany or Fruitwood)440 Weather station456M/F Sussex Combination

(Mahogany or Fruitwood)

SUGG. RETAIL$95.00

108.cO

1,090.cO

240.cO474Q V.I.P. Combination w/Quartz clock 92.00475* Wickford combination476 Weathermaster Barometer477 Scientist Barometer478 Altimeter / Barometer

MARINE INSTRUMENTS (4 MODELS)MODEL NO. NAME SUGG. RETAIL

412R Cousteuation Barometer $250.00413R Constitution clock (Quartz ) 350.00430 Watchmate Barometer/Thermometer 92.00431 Watchmaster clock (Quartz ) 76.00

(*) = New Products PRICE LIST EFFECTIVE JULY 15, 1996 (A) = Armored