US D-day gas mask and bag m5 and m7

[cricketchris1944]

Thank you Eric
chris

[cricketchris1944]

Thank you for all the comments guys.
chris

[ruddersrangers44]

Well are you feeling lucky chris well do ya.fantastic find,only been one over here in like 2 years and that went for four hundred bucks.many congrats my friend,and luv the crickets too,awesome historical items to own and display.............Jake.

[cricketchris1944]

Jake I knew you would like it.
I do not think most collector know how hard it is to find this type of gas mask.
This was really luck I stop looking for one and I saw this one for sale the price was so low I thought someone had already bought it for sure.
chris

[NCA]

Nice mask.Getting very hard to find...

As for the missing lens, it looks the same as the ones on the other US issue masks...prehaps find a ratty old mask to rob the lens?Just wondering are the lenses the same size as the ones in the M17's?If yes i have a knackered old m17 you'd be welcome to it.

[cricketchris1944]

The M17 lens are just a little larger.
I was thinking the same think about taking a old ww2 US gas mask.
I think that will be the best way.
Thank you
chris

[GasMasksUK]

Chris, the eyepieces from a US M9 (or one of the many copies) should fit this mask also. As far as I know the M9 used the same eyepieces as on the M5..... I know of a battered up Bulgarian M9 copy in a surplus shop near to where I am currently based, I'm quite friendly with the shop owner so I might see if I can get it from him as I doubt its sellable. If its still there, and I can get it I'll send you a spare eyepiece if you would be willing to cover shipping costs?

Thanks

Danny

[cricketchris1944]

Chris, the eyepieces from a US M9 (or one of the many copies) should fit this mask also. As far as I know the M9 used the same eyepieces as on the M5..... I know of a battered up Bulgarian M9 copy in a surplus shop near to where I am currently based, I'm quite friendly with the shop owner so I might see if I can get it from him as I doubt its sellable. If its still there, and I can get it I'll send you a spare eyepiece if you would be willing to cover shipping costs?

Thanks



Danny

Thank you Danny
But I think I got a deal coming.
But if it does not work out I will tell you
That was really nice of you.
chris

[GasMasksUK]

Hopefully it works out for you, however if it doesn't let me know and I'll pick up the M9 copy

Thanks, and I hope that the restoration of the M5 goes well, its a very nice piece

Danny

[cricketchris1944]

Hopefully it works out for you, however if it doesn't let me know and I'll pick up the M9 copy

Thanks, and I hope that the restoration of the M5 goes well, its a very nice piece

Danny

I am glad I got it.
Just luck
chris