This Top of the Line Berger 1G Transit is in WONDERFUL condition - Excellent to Near Mint. You really should look at the 360 Degree Spinner View - With ZOOM View to appreciate this instrument fully.

This 1G transit was purchased initially by the South Dakota School of Mines in 1927. A pic of the purchase order is attached below. At some point General Electric Corporation also owned this transit. The transit has a little G.E. Electric Locomotive plaque on it, and the box has some handwriting on it (dated 1942) that supports a G.E. Railroad connection. The plaque and the handwriting are reflected in pics below as well.

With the 4 magnifiers (Reading Glasses per Berger), a gradienter, and the striding level on top, this transit is both State of the Art and visually striking. Perfect for a display.

I spotted just a few flaws on this 95 year old transit. First, the screw top of the striding level is bent. I didn't risk trying to bend it back. But the screw top still works. I would leave as is. Second, the area around the G.E. Plaque is a bit discolored, probably from attaching the plaque. And third, the plaque came off as I was taking pics of the instrument. I personally would reattach the plaque but I will just include the plaque in the box and let the next owner make that call.

I try to balance instruments when I take my 360 degree pics. The 1G transit is, by far, the easiest transit I have ever balanced. Maybe its because the brass screws don't have 100 years of crude and grease on them. But this is probably the first time I have ever smiled while balancing an instrument.

I have a weathered tripod for this instrument. I don't know if it is the original however.

I have a 1927 Berger catalogue on my website, and have included a few pages from that catalogue below. The pages show the specs for the 1G transit and the prices of all of Berger's transits. The code name for a 1G transit is BUSKY. As you can see, a 1G - Busky transit was the most expensive transit Berger sold in 1927.

Please see my Berger Makers Webpage for more info about this surveying instrument maker.

360 Degree Spinner View - With ZOOM View