Warbird Information Exchange

During World War 2, the band instrument manufacturer C.G. Conn Company. of Elkhart, Indiana retooled to make aviation instruments for the war effort. Among the items they produced were:

- Compasses
- Altimeters
- Gyro-Horizon Indicators

...as well as other instruments requiring precision assembly.

As a collector of Conn Saxophones and other Conn memorabilia, I think the aviation instruments would make a valuable and significant addition to my collection.

After researching a bit more, I found out that CG Conn made the C-12 Altimeter for Kollsman...it was used on AAF fighters such as the P-38, P-39 and P-40.

yes , you're right , what follow are the data for this altimeter:

RAF Stores Ref. : 106A/837 - RAAF Stores Ref. : G106A/50205.
Altimeter
Conn ; Type AN5760-2 / AC-C12
MFR’S Part N° AN-GG-A-461
F.S.S.C. N° 88-A-350
0 to 50,000 ft
Luminous ; Inches of Hg.
Unfortunately, I don't have any, but may help in your research.
best regards, Saburo

I have a C. G. Conn Ltd Gyro Horizon Indicator AN 5736-1 S/N 4349
Good for parts or display
for sale for $25
Shipping is extra.
thanks
Jim