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EBAY HOWITZER
Bud Uzes

Bud and Abbers after a daylong search for the lost cannon
(Abbers is short for Abber Dabbers)

Why Howitzer?

The howitzer ID stems from my interest in searching for a small army cannon buried high up in the mountains of eastern California. Lt. John C. Fremont left it there during his 1843-44 expedition for surveying and mapping the Oregon Trail. Some day I hope to post a notice that this long-lost military artifact has been recovered.

Fremont Party at Pyramid Lake, Nevada
January, 1844

About Me

I am a professional land surveyor with 51 years experience, including 33 years with the California State Lands Commission. Since retiring from the state I have operated my own consulting firm, Boundaries Unlimited. I enjoy buying, selling and collecting antiquarian surveying instruments and books. Other surveying-related activities include being a Charter Member and first President of the Surveyors Historical Society, and a Life Member and Fellow with the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping.

I have two published books: "Chaining the Land, A History of Surveying in California," and "Illustrated Price Guide to Antique Surveying Instruments and Books." I am also a contributing author to the late Curtis M. Brown's book, "Boundary Control and Legal Principles." My son, Russ, relies on my historical surveying background in his avocation business, "The Compleat Surveyor," which exhibits and trades in antique surveying instruments and books.

About "Spinners" on The Compleat Surveyor website
In addition to the many other website features, about two dozen rare instruments are displayed in 360-degree format, called "Spinners", where one is able to rotate an instrument around on the screen just as if it were sitting in front of you. Viewing the Spinners involves using a fairly common piece of software - Apple's Quicktime Movie - that can be installed directly from the website. Its a simple "click here" operation and it isn't even necessary to reboot your computer. Whether or not you opt to view the Spinners, the website is one of great interest for all who are interested in surveying history and technology.

Favorite Links - Click Below

1. The Compleat Surveyor

2. Go Directly to "Spinners" on The Compleat Surveyor

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