[Milsurplus] GRR-5 (was The Gas receiver)

Al Klase [email protected]
Mon, 03 Nov 2003 15:04:11 -0500


Todd Bigelow - PS wrote:

> Barry Hauser wrote:
> <snip>
  > Second, do the markings on the knobs and faceplates 
contain radium?

Negative.  I just waved the CD Geiger counter over my two 
sets to double check.  BTW, aged radium paint develops a 
distinctive orange-brown color signature that's pretty easy 
to spot once you've seen it.  Check R-390 meters or old 
aircraft instruments.

Al

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