~WW2 CTE-26003A US NAVY FLAMEPROOF TELEGRAPH KEY~CUSTOM BASE~READY to G0~

Description

TYPE:
WORLD WAR II US NAVY FLAMEPROOF STRAIGHT KEY on a CUST0M BASE
MAKE/MODEL:
CTE TELEPHONICS Model 26003A
AGE:
This is a vintage WWII telegraph key that's about 75 years old
FEATURES:
(1) QUALITY MIL-SPEC TELEPHONICS Parts & Construction
(2)
it has the often missing cable cinch top & plastic connector cover
(3)
custom painted N0-TIP N0-SLIP W00D BASE with rubber feet
(4)
connections are made to nuts under the TELEPHONICS PLASTIC COVER on the top of the key (5)
SIZE of the key & Custom Base:
L x W x H  = 6.2 x 2.4 x 2.3 inches
INCLUDES
:
The TELEPHONICS CTE-26003A that is shown in the pictures
0PTIONS:
<1>
CUST0M N0-TIP N0-SLIP BASE
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you won't be able to use any 26003A KEY without mounting it
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C0SMETICS:
:
B
G00D
overall for a key that is about 75 years old (1) the chrome plated screws and nuts look G00D with minor blemishes. ALL have been hand polished. (2)
the  black finish on the custom wood base looks VERY G00D
(3) the black painted metal key base, enclosure, sending arm, original knobs & plastic connector cover look G00D with minor blemishes. (3) CTE-26003A ID info on the metal key base plate & TELEPHONICS ID info on the plastic connector cover are clean &
EASY to READ.
***PLEASE LOOK CLOSELY AT THE PICTURES, BECAUSE THEY ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION***
MALFUNCTIONS:
<1> When this key became part of my large straight key COLLECTION,  it was partially disassembled, cleaned, hand polished & lubricated. <2> the internal contacts & pivot points were cleaned & lubricated <3> I then spent time making the custom N0-TIP N0-SLIP W00D BASE. AN UNMOUNTED 26003A IS IMPOSSIBLE TO USE!
This VINTAGE TELEPHONICS FLAMEPROOF NAVY KEY would make an 0UTSTANDING ADDITION to ANY KEY or MILITARY COLLECTION or for use on the air, especially during the MANY SKCC events or ARRL Straight Key Night.
COMMENTS:
The 26003A NAVY FLAMEPROOF straight keys have always been one my favorite US military keys. TELEPHONICS  was proud of their version of this key and put their name on the top plastic connector cover. This key was used in MANY NAVY APPLICATIONS which include light signalling, aviation radio keying, and general shipboard use.
~WHY GET IN A BIDDING WAR YOU MIGHT NOT WIN or POSSIBLY END UP with a BEATER 26003A that WILL NEED a BASE & CLEANING, WHEN YOU CAN BUY A GREAT LOOKING TELEPHONICS VERSION THAT HAS a CUST0M BASE  & IS READY TO USE or DISPLAY?
***This key will be carefully packaged for safe shipping and INSURED.  If you have concerns about my description accuracy, packing ability or shipping speed, PLEASE READ my FEEDBACK AS A SELLER.***