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Bureau of Mines Gas Test Kit & Gas Mask Kit 1941 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publ

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,150.00 USD
Bureau of Mines Gas Test Kit & Gas Mask Kit 1941 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publ
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Lot of 2. Mining Gas Testing kit and mask kit for gases. 1) wood cased/ metal bound Kit measures 7.25" x 3.5" x 9.5", with a belt closure. Contains 2 numbered blown glass vials packed in cardboard, with copper seals to apply after filling with suspect gas. Inside the lid is a US Dept. Of the Interior Bureau of Mines data card, and specific instructions for submittal. Excellent condition, rare. 2) M-S-A Ammonia Gas Mask Kit is housed inside all-metal box, 9" x 7" x 13.5". Kit contains rubber mask and hose with glass goggle-type face piece, an ovoid gas mask canister labeled "FOR AMMONIA AND DUSTS, MISTS AND FOGS" and a canvas carry bag. The inside lid has a detailed list of instructions, usage, care & cleaning and spare parts list complete with pictures. This is stamped as "INSPECTED BY HJS, DATE OCTOBER 13, 1941." -58982