💥 Bando Larry Liquidations Crew Item Story
(The whole crew piles in for this one – imagine an over-caffeinated group chat in a hoarder house full of camo gear…)
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Bando Larry (boss man, voice echoing over a cloud of Marlboro smoke): “Found us a bona-fide 1990s M40 gas-mask rig, boys ‘n girls! Straight Gulf-War-vibe, still smells like MOPP gear and motor-pool coffee!”
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Poppy (speed-cleaning legend): “Y’all, those extra tinted outserts are 🔥 – perfect for keeping sand, sun, or ex-spouse shade outta your eyes.”
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Dusty Pete (dump-truck king): “Mask fits snug; I tested the straps while hollerin’ the Star-Spangled Banner. No tears, just patriotic sweat.”
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Snuggie Bear (gloved-up gamer): “Manual’s dated 1 FEB 1994. I skimmed it – pictures are so 8-bit retro it hurts.”
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Bree Bree (tiny drill sergeant): “Keep the ABC-M8 detector paper sealed – it’s like Pokémon cards for doomsday preppers.”
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Red Herring (idea-machine): “We could use the carrier as a fanny pack for nachos!” [Entire crew groans]
Bottom line: you’re getting a hard-to-find, mostly-complete USGI M40 CBRN kit that screams late-Cold-War readiness and makes one heck of a display (or post-apocalyptic cosplay) piece.
📜 What’s Inside the Kit
| Qty | Item | Notes |
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| 1 | M40 Field Protective Mask (MSA; size MED; ’96 mold stamp) | Scratched lenses, rubber pliable |
| 1 | C2A1 40 mm filter | Expired – display only |
| 3 | Outsert lenses (2 tinted, 1 clear) | All scratched/scuffed |
| 1 | TM 3-4240-339-10 Operator’s Manual (Feb 1994) | Complete, stapled spine tight |
| 1 | Book, Chemical Agent Detector Paper, VGH ABC-M8 (25 sheets) | Factory-sealed ebay.com |
| 1 | Waterproof mask bag (1991 date) | Clear bag, red printing |
| 1 | OD green carrier/haversack | Internal pockets, sling, ID window |
| 1 | Adjustable sling/web belt | Good webbing, metal hooks intact |
| 1 | 1-qt canteen w/ M17 NBC cap & OD cover | Cover frayed around clips |
| 1 | M291-style decon kit (TRAINING packets, blue) | For display only |
🕰 Historical Context & Collector Notes
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Issued 1987-2009: The M40 replaced the M17 during Desert Storm. Surplus examples with manuals & sealed detector paper are getting harder to source.