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**Item:** Large Vintage Soviet 250mm Precision Vernier Caliper Gauge with Wooden Case - CHIZ USSR**Item Overview:**
Up for sale is a heavy-duty, industrial-grade vintage Soviet machinist\'s Type-2 vernier caliper with a large 250mm metric capacity. Proudly manufactured in the USSR by the renowned Chelyabinsk Tool Plant (marked with the authentic \"ЧИЗ\" logo and \"CCCP\" engravings), this tool is a wonderful example of robust Cold War-era engineering. These solid steel instruments were relied upon for top-tier accuracy in heavy industrial machining, aerospace, and defense applications.**Details & Markings:**
* Includes its original custom-fitted yellow-painted wooden storage box with dual metal latches and foam protectors.
* The left end of the steel ruler beam features the crisp stamped \"CCCP\" mark and the \"ЧИЗ\" factory emblem.
* The slider display frame is clearly machine-stamped with the unique serial number: К 503132.
* Features fine-adjustment thumb rollers and manual locking screws for holding high-precision measurements.**Condition:**
* Instrument: In excellent, solid vintage condition. Mechanical slider assembly glides smoothly along the main beam, and the fine-adjustment roller functions perfectly. The jaws are straight and align flush. Displays typical light surface patina, slight cosmetic handling marks, and minor storage oxidation as expected of authentic vintage workshop steel.
* Case: The original wooden box is structurally sound. The metal hinges and front latches function properly. The yellow exterior paint shows typical age-related scuffs, scratches, and shelf wear from storage.A fantastic, highly functional piece of historical equipment for machinist collections, tool purists, or woodworkers looking for unparalleled Soviet-era build durability!
