Description: Original U.S. Vietnam War Era XM28E4 Grasshopper Riot Control Agent Gas Mask in Original Pouch Excellent condition no tears or cracks in eye pieces. One has some discoloration on the rubber see the photos, the other looks new. The XM28E4 “Grasshopper” Riot Control gas mask is a scarce mask made famous during the latter stages of the Vietnam War, when CS gas was used to flush out the Vietcong from their underground tunnels. Dated in several spots, with a maker’s mark MSA 69, for a date of 1969. The mask is almost entirely composed of silicone, with six small metal clasps connected to the cloth headstraps. The clasps are marked DOT underneath. The mask is still in good service-used condition. Comes in its original carrying pouch which is marked ECP-1-4. It lists the mask as MASK, RIOT CONTROL AGENT, XM28E4. Great addition to an already-great mask. History of the XM28E4 Due to the M17's excessive weight, the XM27 was essentially an M17 made out of transparent silicone instead of rubber(Xm27a2 was made of grey rubber , similar to that seen on ww2 US masks), and so was far more foldable than the original M17. It was also far lighter, a factor which proved beneficial to the troops in Vietnam. The XM27 weighed 1.1kg(2.5 pounds) while the XM28 weighed a far lower – 0.39kg (14 ounces) What you see in the picture is representative of what you will receive. Check out my listings and I will combine shipping, when it applies. Thank you for looking. YOU CHOOSE YOUR SHIPPING METHOD AT CHECK OUT. If the item is shipped Fed Ex you MUST have a physical address, no PO Boxes. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. I will not lie on customs forms, it is what it is. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED THE RED,WHITE AND BLUE!!
Price: 215 USD
Location: Abilene, Kansas
End Time: 2024-11-30T18:01:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: Vietnam (1961-75)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
