# Cassens & Plath Sextant **URL:** \ **Category:** For Sale & Wanted\ **Created:** [May 2, 2017, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cassens-plath-sextant/44839 "2017-05-02T23:53:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![smokyj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3da27b/32.png) [@smokyj](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/smokyj)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cassens-plath-sextant/44839/1 "2017-05-02T23:53:01Z")
Cassens & Plath Professional Marine Sextant. Original owner, purchased in 1977, well cared for. Have original bill of sale. Upgraded to 6 x 30 scope and full horizon mirror. Taking stars with this setup is a snap. Also have original 4 x 40 scope and split horizon mirror. Mahogany case. Serial No. 28604. $600 , plus shipping. A new C&P with 6 x 30 / full horizon mirror is $1800. Photos on eBay. ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_Phoenix](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/capt_phoenix/32/281_2.png) [@Capt\_Phoenix](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Capt_Phoenix)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2017, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cassens-plath-sextant/44839/2 "2017-05-03T00:49:37Z")
I wish I had the disposable money got another good sextant. I already have a C. Plath from the 1960’s I bought from the original owner a few years ago for $500. ---
**Author:** ![smokyj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3da27b/32.png) [@smokyj](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/smokyj)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2017, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cassens-plath-sextant/44839/3 "2017-05-03T01:42:11Z")
Hi, Thanks for the feedback. I would like to see it go to a professional. I still used it after the GPS revolution. The full horizon mirror makes this instrument really easy to use. I used to have a small quartz watch that was attached to the frame. I would just press the button and I got my chronometer time of the sight. I could do a round of stars in quick time. The quartz watch got corroded around the battery area and I could not get it fixed. Kevin ---
**Author:** ![Diesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6bbea6/32.png) [@Diesel](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Diesel)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2017, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cassens-plath-sextant/44839/4 "2017-05-03T22:03:01Z")
Private Message Sent ---
**Author:** ![ErieCaptain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/58f4c7/32.png) [@ErieCaptain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ErieCaptain)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2017, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cassens-plath-sextant/44839/5 "2017-09-26T12:38:25Z")
Is this sextant still available? I’m preparing for offshore navigation. I’m looking for a quality instrument at a fair price. ---
**Author:** ![smokyj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3da27b/32.png) [@smokyj](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/smokyj)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2017, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cassens-plath-sextant/44839/6 "2017-09-27T02:54:03Z")
Hi, Sorry, the sextant has been sold. In the middle of moving so I forgot to figure out how to delete the post. Thanks for your interest, kilojuliett ---
**Author:** ![DamnYankee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/damnyankee/32/514_2.png) [@DamnYankee](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/DamnYankee)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cassens-plath-sextant/44839/7 "2017-09-27T03:04:06Z")
Try Ebay. There are several good C&P options as well as what was knowns as the “east german” plath - Freiberger sextant. Mind you, most are located in India at a breaking yard, but there are options. At least you know there is a good chance it wasn’t used for the 20+ years of its life, right? Good luck and good shooting. ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_Phoenix](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/capt_phoenix/32/281_2.png) [@Capt\_Phoenix](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Capt_Phoenix)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2017, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cassens-plath-sextant/44839/8 "2017-09-27T08:50:43Z")
> [@DamnYankee](#): > > At least you know there is a good chance it wasn’t used for the 20+ years of its life, right? Haha! Yeah, that’s true. ---
**Author:** ![ErieCaptain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/58f4c7/32.png) [@ErieCaptain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ErieCaptain)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2017, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cassens-plath-sextant/44839/9 "2017-09-27T09:51:00Z")
Thank you for responding. Hope the move went well. Dylan ---
**Author:** ![dap7777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f6c823/32.png) [@dap7777](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/dap7777)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cassens-plath-sextant/44839/10 "2017-09-28T16:02:18Z")
Howdy: I happen to have a Cassens and Plath serial no. 11908 I bought new in about 1994. Modern optics (fullview mirror). was not planning on selling but if you want to make an offer. Tony P. in Prescott AZ