The Wild Collection
Instruments of Wild Heerbrugg Switzerland
Theodolites
Wild T0
1932-1972
Wild T0
1972-1978
Wild T0
1979-1990
This T0 is complete with case and in good condition.
I purchased this one from Austria
Serial No 38465
Approx Year Manufacture 1953
This T0 is complete with case and in Excellent condition.
I purchased this one from USA 2023
Serial No 241351
Approx Year Manufacture 1977
This one here is the last of the T0 model. As you can see it has a modern design, but still the same accuracy as the others,
This was purchase from the USA in 2014, and is in great condition.
Serial No 320062
Approx Year Manufacture 1985
Wild T05
1974-1981
A very hard to find instrument mainly because I don't think they were popular. I think they were Wilds attempt to compete with the cheaper instruments of the time.
Purchased from England in 2014
Serial No 271431
Approx Year Manufacture 1980
Wild T06
1990's
This is a very strange instrument. It was again a budget instrument of the 90's when the company was Wild Leitz. It has that cheaper feeling when using . Believe to be made in China by BOIF
Thanks to Guy Paone in Holland again
Serial No No serial number
Approx Year Manufacture 1990's
Wild T1
1933-1938
I consider this an excellent find from a secondhand place in Sweden in 2015. The condition is excellent for its age and what it was doing in a junk store I dont know.
Serial No 6896
Approx Year Manufacture 1938
Wild NT1
1938-1956
I have 2 of these both in poor condition.
This one I bought in 1990 after a construction company in Geelong went broke. Its my aim in the the next couple of years to strip and repaint this instrument.
Serial No 59748
Approx Year Manufacture 1956
Wild NT1
1938-1956
Purchased in New South Wales in 2014 this instrument has had a hard life. The case is in bad condition and I ask why.
The same with this I will strip and repaint it back to its former glory.
Serial No 11389
Approx Year Manufacture 1942
Wild NT1
1938-1956
Wild T1-A
1957-1972
Wild T1-AE
1959-1969
This NT1 is in Ok condition. Turns freely but needs a good re paint. Belonged to an ex SECV surveyor in Gippsland.
Serial No 60590
Approx Year Manufacture 1957
A very popular and rugged instrument. I think these are one of the best instruments made by Wild. This one was purchased in 2015. The image is inverted and was my first theodolite I used for work.
Serial No 77944
Approx Year Manufacture 1959
The very popular model was finally made with an erect image. Some of these come with the E at the end of the serial number.
Serial No 95831
Approx Year of Manufacture 1962
Wild T1-AE
1959-1969
Wild T101A
1965
Wild T101-AE
1965-1966
A variation of the T1-A with the E below the serial No. It also came with a Tubular Compass to determine magnetic north.
In excellent condition and purchased in 2017
Serial No 141080
Approx Year of Manufacture 1969
.I require a T101-A at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett@GWBSurvey.com.au.
Serial No between 100000 and 12500 approx
I require a T101-AE at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett@GWBSurvey.com.au.
Serial no Range 100000 to 135000
Wild T1
1973-1988
Wild T1
1973-1988
Wild T1
1986-1996
A very popular instrument in Australia in the 1970 and 80's. I have 2 of these models but this one is different in the vernier readings. This one is in degrees/minutes/decimial seconds that makes it strange.
Excellent condition and was donated by Roady Macey of HJ Macey in Victoria and was used until 2000.
Serial No 188528
Approx Year Manufacture 1974
Wild T16
1956-1972
Just too good not to buy. It looked like my old Jigger I had for 12 years @ Thiess. A steal on eBay in 2005 and was used around the farm by me for those little fencing jobs.
Excellent condition
Serial No 211918
Approx Year Manufacture 1976
Wild T16E
1960-1970
This instrument came out of Turkey in 2017. Its in Gons and in excellent condition. This model feature the different paint work that Wild were using at that time.
Serial No 350527
Approx Year manufacture 1986
Wild T161
1966-1968
This T16 is in excellent condtion with very few marks. Purchased from Spain in 2015 for a good price.
Serial no 89489
Approx Year Manufacture 1960
Wild T161E
1966-1968
I require a T161E at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett@GWBSurvey.com.au.
Serial Numbers between 125000 & 140000
Wild T16
1973-1995
This instrument is in excellent condition. Erect image makes it that easier to use for the modern Surveyor.
i purchased this one from USA in 2013.
Comes with the E on the serial number
Serial No 143998
Approx Year Manufacture 1969
Wild T160
1960
Rare as you know what.
Purchased from Germany in 2014 again from a secondhand dealer. This is basically a T16 with no verticial circle reading. Why you would make one of these amazes me. Must have been for the flat country surveying.
Good condition
Serial No 81802
Approx Year Manufacture 1960
This T161 was purchased from Canada in 2017. It came with the attachment for a gyro and the gyro. Inverted image
Serial No 134646
Approx Year Manufacture 1968
Wild T16
1970-1972
I require a T16 at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett@GWBSurvey.com.au.
Serial Numbers between 155000 & 180000
Wild T16 D
1973-1995
I require a T16 at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett @GWBSurvey.com.au.
Serial No
Approx Year Manufacture
I require a T16 D at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
This has a dual horz readout. Clock and Anti clockwise
Greg.Bennett @GWBSurvey.com.au.
Serial No
Approx Year Manufacture
Wild T2
1926-1936
Wild NT2
1936-1955
Wild T21
1956-1968
Finally got my hands on an old T2. Thanks to Huibert-Jan for pasting on this "Starter" until I get a better one. Gons as a scale
More pictures to come
Serial No 3776
Approx Year Manufacture 1920's
Wild T21E
1958-1970
Purchased in 2015 from USA this instrument is in fair condition. Missing one mirror and shows signs of us but its 70 years old. Tight in the horz circle but will get it serviced and polished
Serial No 16940
Approx Year Manufacture : 1945
Wild T21L
1960
Wild T211
1966
This instrument is ex Australian Navy so has had little to no use. It would be the second least used instrument in the collection Erect image for this model. Excellent condition
Serial No 146027
Approx Year Manufacture 1970
I require a T21L at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett @GWBSurvey.com.au.
Serial No
Approx Year Manufacture
I require a T211 at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett @GWBSurvey.com.au.
Serial No
Approx Year Manufacture
Wild T211E
1966
I require a T211E at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett @GWBSurvey.com.au.
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Wild T210
1960
Rare Rare Rare. Why would you have a T2 with no verticial angle reading. I dont know but I have one thanks to Guy Paone in Holland for moving it on too me.
Excellent condition. Only 300 of these made.
Serial No 76258
Approx Year Manufacture 1960
Wild T21
1968-1972
I went a camera exchange to get a camera tripod for photographing the instruments for this webpage. Here it was like brand new, mint condition, never used a T21. It's from an estate and had been locked away with one the same for 45 years. A real find. Wooden transport cases included.
Serial No 145167
Approx Year Manufacture 1970
Wild T2
1973-1996
Last of the legendary T2 theodolite. Purchased from England in 2014, it is in good condition and like all instruments works like a charm. This is one of the first of this model.
Just needs the handle for the top.
Serial No 189605
Approx Year Manufacture 1973
Wild T3
1927-1934
Wild NT3
1935-1971
Wild NT3
1935-1971
I require a T3 at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett @GWBSurvey.com.au.
Serial No
Approx Year Manufacture
This T3 come with no case and was purchased from USA in 2013. One foot screw is bent but is in good condition. Currently on loan to Ron Demarco as a mantel piece item.
Have originial manual for this theodolite.
Serial No 74427
Approx Year Manufacture 1959
This instrument is incomplete but come with a good case. Will use as parts for the other T3
Serial No 41286
Approx Year Manufacture 1955
Wild T3R
1953-1968
I require a T3R at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett @GWBSurvey.com.au.
Wild NT3A
1972-1984
I require a NT3A at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett @GWBSurvey.com.au.
Serial No
Approx Year Manufacture
Wild T4
1941-1966
This is the pride of the collection. Very hard to purchase at a reasonable price.
Purchased in 2014 from England this instrument comes with matching serial number cases. Very heavy. Thanks to Basi in the UK. Will get better photos in time.
Serial No 80946
Approx Year Manufacture 1961
Wild T10
1948
Wild T12
1946-1953
Wild T15
1974
I require a T10 at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett @GWBSurvey.com.au.
This little pocket rocket was purchased in 2014 from Canada.
The condition is good but will do a bit of work to the case and instrument.
Serial No 37767
Approx Year Manufacture 1952
I require a T15 at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett @GWBSurvey.com.au.
Wild RDH
1950-1965
A very rare instrument in Australia. Thanks to Guy Paone in Holland for sourcing, servicing and selling me this rare instrument. I believe Guy aquired the instrument from Germany
Serial No 30075
Approx Year Manufacture 1952
Wild RDS111
1950-1975
Wild RDS
1974-1984
Wild RDS-D
1979-1989
The first instrument I ever purchased on eBay back in 2005. It was from Canada and is in good condition, but will need a service as its a little tight in the verticial.
Serial No 125002
Approx Year Manufacture 1969
This RDS is in a excellent condition and was purchased from the UK in 2019.Comes with the new style plastic case and even has the screwdriver and rain cover.
Serial No 245674
Approx Year Manufacture 1977
I require a RDSD at this stage so if you have one you may be interested in selling drop me an email
Greg.Bennett@GWBSurvey.com.au.
Serial No
Approx Year Manufacture
Wild B3
1931-1971
Wild B3
1973-1984
Wild B3
1973-1984
This B3 compass has had a fair bit of use. Purchased from Western Australia in 2013 it needs a good makeover. The case is in great condition for its age and an oil has restored some of its lusture.
Serial No 56606
Approx Year of Manufacture 1955
I have missed out on a couple of this model over the years. Finally purchased one from the USA in 2015. Come in a large box with a lighting target. I think it must be ex military. Only has 2 footscrews ?
Serial No 519858
Approx Year of Manufacture 1982
Saw this on eBay and it was cheap and broken in 2016. Easy to fix and in good condtion. The yellow lever releases the compass from being locked.
Serial No 578014
Approx Year of Manufacture 1982
Wild Goniometer
or Aiming Circle
Wild P30 Photo
Theodolite
Wild G10 Goniometer
I attempted to purchase this on eBay in 2014 but got beaten with the buy now price. After playing hard to get I finally got a deal with the purchaser over the line. I paid too much for this but its too late now.
Missing a few pieces .
Serial Number 264
Approx Year of Manufacture : 1950's
I purchased this little gem for a very good price from USA in 2011.
Any information about this instrument would be a great help.
Serial Number 122
Approx Year of Manufacture :1925
The hassles I had getting this "Dangerous" weapon out of the USA was unreal. Purchased for a very good price from USA in 2020. I just need a cannon and I will be fine.
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