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Up for sale is a rare, exceptionally well-preserved Vintage Lake Erie Chemical Co. Riot Control Gas Mask Kit. This is a complete, historically significant tactical set from the 1970s, dating to the era when the Smith & Wesson Chemical Company owned and distributed Lake Erie Chemical equipment to law enforcement agencies and SWAT teams.The facepiece system was manufactured by industry leader MSA (Mine Safety Appliances), making this a highly sought-after crossover piece for collectors of vintage police gear, militaria, and industrial safety equipment.
What Is Included in This Complete Lot:
MSA Clearvue Facepiece Gas Mask: Features the iconic panoramic window shield, heavy-duty crimped metal tension clamp ring, and intact internal rubber head harness straps. The speech-transmitting voicemitter assembly remains bright and clean.
Lake Erie Chemical Co. No. 67 Chin-Type Canister: An original vintage screw-in filter cartridge with the iconic Smith & Wesson Chemical Division labeling completely readable on the side.
Original Paper Instruction Manual / Insert: Documenting the official layout, cautions, and intended operational safety guidelines ("For Respiratory Protection in Atmospheres containing ALL TYPES OF TEAR AND SICKENING GASES...").
Original Stenciled Canvas Carrying Bag: Heavy-duty olive drab (OD) green cotton duck canvas storage satchel featuring the authentic, collectible black stenciled MSA Eagle/Hawk logo completely intact on the front flap. Includes original metal snap hardware and woven shoulder strap..
Mask has no dry rot and is still very pliable. Looks to have never been used and very well preserved
