FMS Suhl 32-Piece Gauge Block Set with Wooden Case – No. 980277

Vintage parallel gauge block set in a wooden storage case with individual compartments and red lining inside the lid. According to the seller, a complete 32-piece set by Feinmesszeugfabrik Suhl (FMS), from the former DDR. The blocks carry size and number markings; the larger blocks are marked 30 and 50. A distinctive set of mechanical reference standards for the collector of precision tools.

• Brand according to the seller: Feinmesszeugfabrik Suhl / FMS; identification based on the engraved logo has not been independently confirmed
• According to the seller, 32 pieces and fully complete; the count and full size assortment have not been independently checked
• Stated grade: Grade 2; this does not confirm current accuracy or calibration
• Case plate marked GAGE BLOCKS, Blocks, Grade, No. and 20°C
• Set number according to the seller: 980277
• Larger blocks marked 30 and 50, stated by the seller to be 30 mm and 50 mm
• Wooden case with metal catch, hinges and individual storage compartments included
• According to the seller, circa 1970–1980; exact year of manufacture has not been established
• Stated weight: 825 grams
• Stated dimensions: 19 × 12 × 6 cm

Condition:
According to the seller, fully complete, with only minor scratches. The photos show light scratches and surface marks on the blocks and signs of use on the wooden case. Not calibrated; dimensional accuracy, flatness, surface condition and the ability of the measuring faces to adhere to one another (wringing) have not been independently tested. Shiny surfaces alone do not establish measuring quality or calibration. Inspection and calibration are recommended before use as precision references or for checking other measuring instruments. The photographs form an integral part of the condition description. Supplied as pictured.

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