British Army MOD SAS Avon S6 Gas Mask Kit
Product Code: AAAGAS-114
Our Price: $289.95
Description
Original British Army issue S6 respirator gas mask. These S6 gas masks were used from the 1970's through the late 1980's. This one is complete with all the extras such as the extra filter, detector paper and various anti-gas applications. Respirator is dated 1979 and is in mint condition, no dry rot, or cracks. This is the one you want for your collection - outstanding, excellent condition! Bag is in mint condition as well. Overall, this is simply an outstanding, collectible gas mask that was used in every conflict from Northern Ireland to the Falklands to even the first Gulf War.
Features
- The S6 was the first in a line of modern NBC protective masks developed at Porton Down. The gas mask was made of soft black rubber, with an inner peripheral face seal making the mask very comfortable to wear. A 40mm threaded filter NBC canister was attached to the side of the face piece, and the mask came in both left and right handed versions. A combination exhale valve and speech diaphragm assembly was positioned on the front of the mask. A six strap elastic head harness was used for suspension. The British S6 gas mask also incorporated an inner nose cup, which helped reduce fogging of the eye pieces.