This Hungarian voice diaphragm looks like the end of a watering can while the Soviet version reminds me of the plug hole in the sink. The Hungarian version has a smaller holes than the Soviet and more of them. It took a while to come up with something that looked like it fitted but in the end it just didn't look right?ĭifferences between the Soviet and Hungarian versionsīoth the Soviet PMG and Hungarian 70M face pieces are Identical except for the voice diaphragm. The filter would not line up straight when I was turning it in the opposing thread. My last attempt at attaching a NATO filter to a Soviet mask was a disaster. They look the same but are a pain in the arse to fit when you mix the two types together. Etsy sellers cannot make medical or health claims. I'm currently all out of small green Russian filters so I can always order myself another to go with the mask.Īs I have mentioned in previous posts, the NATO 40mm screw thread is not quite the same as the Soviet 40mm screw thread. Hungarian Masks (1 - 40 of 77 results) Items sold on Etsy, such as masks, arent medical-grade. I can either keep it for another 'project' or sell it? This NATO filter is still sealed and was only manufactured in 2005 - it should still be ok to use. This is not such a big deal on the face of it. The same black one that is fitted to the British S10 mask as an example. HUNGARIAN MILITARY SURPLUS ARMY M 76 GAS MASK WITH CARRY BAG See original listing Condition: Used Ended: Price: US 52.86 6 sold Shipping: 12.
It should have the green Soviet E0-18k filter but instead the eBay seller sent me a brand new and sealed NATO 40mm type. Those of you who are paying attention will notice that I don't infact have the genuine correct filter to go with this face piece. Inside was a quality green army haversack, the 70M face piece and a modern NATO 40mm filter can (still sealed). Packaging on the outside of the item was very good with no signs of damage. The package arrived in record time which is always nice. I saw this little bundle going for under £10 and thought I had myself a bargain on my hands. These PMG kits were issued to the Soviet and Hungarian military.ĭoing a bit of research and I found that this type of mask normally sells on eBay around the £12-£15 in various conditions. Production ran from 1971 until 1991 and the fall of communism.
Only Russian and Hungarian masks seem to be available. I'm unsure as to whether this mask made it to Poland or Czechoslovakia. A very distinctive and memorable mask.ĭuring the cold war the Soviet union as well as Hungary used this kit. All opening hours of call centres are according to each countrys respective time zone, example: Hungarian call centre 9AM to 6PM opening hours will be. If I'm not mistaken this mask featured heavily in the half-life 2 video game from years ago. As the Soviet PMG (SHMG) is one of the more interesting looking gas masks (in my opinion) I thought it was time I bought one.
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