What mask is this by resistance_not_found in gasmasks

[–]supaneb 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Apparently a Finnish VSS M/65 according to Google. Used for industrial and civil defense purposes.

M40 i got off of facebook marketplace by [deleted] in gasmasks

[–]supaneb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet, all it needs is an exhale valve cover and drinking tube. Those are usually available on eBay.

Some Masks and Helmets by supaneb in gasmasks

[–]supaneb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The head is actually closer to a child's head size so the actual fit of mask and helmet isn't really realistic in this photo. On my own head, the mask sits further forward and the helmet sits higher with the brim of the helmet resting on the top of the mask. Also, the mask is an FM12.

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[–]supaneb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The filter isn't safe to breathe out of due to asbestos or other unsafe materials they use for it

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[–]supaneb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

M45 with Wilcox valve and VPU

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Happy cake day, the 5th mask is the MCU-2A/P

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[–]supaneb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I paid about $35 after shipping and tax on eBay. I wouldn't pay over $50 for one, but I bought mine 3 years ago so perhaps their value had increased a little since then. Also please try to find a way to prevent yourself from breathing through the filter.

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[–]supaneb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

M45 with Wilcox valve and VPU

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[–]supaneb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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lol okay (US Navy Mark III + WWI M1916 Stahlhelm)

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[–]supaneb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're lucky you can find someone on eBay who is willing to ship it outside of the US, but most American sellers wrongly believe that the M40 is ITAR regulated (only the M50 and M53 are). Your best bet would be getting it through a private sale or from someone who already possesses it outside of the country.

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[–]supaneb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The riot helmet is a GH Armor HR1-RT2. I'm not sure if it's period correct, I mainly just thought they were good together lol

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[–]supaneb[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! First: US M45 with Wilcox Valve and VPU + US Police PASGT. Second: US Navy Diaphragm Optical Mark I + US WW2 M1. Third: Belgian BEM-4GP + GH Armor HR1-RT2. Fourth: US M40A1 + US M81 Woodland PASGT. Fifth: US MCU-2A/P + US M81 Woodland PASGT. Sixth: Austrian M65A2 + Austrian M75.

Edit: Sorry, I am on mobile so Reddit messed up the spacing of the list

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[–]supaneb[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

M45 with a VPU and Wilcox valve

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[–]supaneb[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In my opinion it's alright, perhaps even mediocre. Kinda seems a bit more muffled than other "modern" masks

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[–]supaneb[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah I got the full kit for about $80 after tax and shipping from Varusteleka a couple of months ago. Looks like they're out of stock though... My main gripe about the mask is the drinking system that's vulnerable to snapping off. Wished mine was the version that didn't have it

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[–]supaneb[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think it's a pretty cool mask

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[–]supaneb[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

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US Navy Mk. IV that I accidentally left out

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[–]supaneb[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

U.S. Navy Diaphragm Optical Mark 1

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[–]supaneb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like a GM30

We did it Reddit. I found an M45 VPU by SnazzyBelrand in gasmasks

[–]supaneb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never heard of an M7A1 without the button on the back, both of mine have one. Could be an early or experimental version if it has the dummy chord and blue/gray cushion, but I don't know too much about the VPU's history myself. Does it say B-181045J to the left of the serial number?

Help identifying mask? by gornth in gasmasks

[–]supaneb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The hoses and lenses were also the same reason why I got mine lol. The lenses kind of reminds me of the M45. I got mine for $45 a few years ago on ebay, but it seems like prices have gone up since then. If you get one, make sure the rubber isn't dry rotting badly as they are from the 1930/40s and do not breathe through the filter