M-1 GAS ALARM-NOS

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M-1 GAS ALARM-NOS

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:53 am

NOS and sealed in original crates nearly 75 years. The US Army used these between WWI and WWII, when there were designated GAS NCOs who were issued one of these to signal the troops of GAS. These are still in their original parkerized finish with the striker installed in one end and have their original carrying sling. These were surplussed from the CBR School at Ft Devens.
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Re: M-1 GAS ALARM

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Feb 18, 2012 1:06 pm

Still have a few left, they look awful nice in Bantam, GP, Slat Grill and 1/2 Ton Dodge WC.
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Re: M-1 GAS ALARM

Post by battlebaby3 » Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:50 am

You would not have a extra metal striker for the gas alarm. Mine is missing--

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Re: M-1 GAS ALARM

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:20 pm

Sorry, only have the complete NOS M-1 Gas Alarms. They were surplused from the CBR School at Ft Devens in the early 50's.
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Re: M-1 GAS ALARM

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:02 pm

There are early WWII Issue, will sell or trade for M-1 Carbine Stock or M1903-A3 Stock in excellent condition.
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Re: M-1 GAS ALARM

Post by majvret » Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:55 pm

have you got any pictures?
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Re: M-1 GAS ALARM

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:03 pm

Sorry about the quality, but this is what an M1 Gas Alarm looks like. They have a detachable striker and an adjustable sling. These are NOS. They were not high tech.
Back in those ancient days every unit had a Gas NCO and would sound the alarm in the heat of battle for all to hear. These were still being issued thru WWII.
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Re: M-1 GAS ALARM

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:03 pm

Be your own GAS NCO.
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Re: M-1 GAS ALARM

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Sep 23, 2014 3:15 pm

Army Beans :wink:
These were issued when things were not very fancy and go back to times when the Army was still horse mounted.
I just have a few left.
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Re: M-1 GAS ALARM

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Aug 05, 2015 11:08 pm

Be your own GAS NCO.
Will sell or trade for MB DO-DADS.
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Re: M-1 GAS ALARM-NOS

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Oct 31, 2016 3:11 pm

Unpacked another NOS M-1 Gas Alarm.
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Re: M-1 GAS ALARM-NOS

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:18 am

Be your own GAS NCO. Comes with two 41-H-1501 Handles-"Ell of a deal". :wink:
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Re: M-1 GAS ALARM-NOS

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat May 27, 2017 6:03 pm

Be your own WWII GAS NCO. Get four 41-H-1501 Handles with each M-1 Gas Alarm. "Ell of a deal.
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