VTG Cold War-Era Tube-Type Geiger Counter Radiation Detector - CLASSMASTER 1613A

Description

Vintage c.1960s
Nuclear-Chicago
"Classmaster Model 1613A"
Geiger Counter
Comes with G/M Tube
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PROVENANCE...
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This came up at auction as part of a private collection of similar pieces, all dating to the 1960s and earlier.  The only provenance offered was that they originated at an educational facility, where they were part of the "physics lab."  This item still has its vintage property tag from "Goodland Schools," in Goodland, Kansas.  That school system included (in the 1960s) a high school and -- if I'm not mistaken -- also encompassed the "Northwest Kansas Area Vocational Technical School," which was established in that same town in 1964.  So, back in the Cold War days, this piece quite likely was part of the lab of either the high school or the vo-tech in Goodland, KS.
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FEATURES AND DETAILS...
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- I believe this unit is complete -- no missing parts -- and functional.  However, I am an antiques dealer (not an engineer), so I'll confess I haven't the knowledge to properly test all of its features.  If there is ANYTHING you would like me to check for you, please message me through eBay BEFORE you bid or purchase, and I'll be glad to assist.
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BASIC TEST:
I powered the unit up and tested it with some radium-coated clock parts, and it responded very nicely with the expected "clicking" sounds as I ran the G-M tube over the parts.  The light flashed, and the needle moved on the gauge.
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ABOUT THE G-M TUBE:
The outer casing is stamped "Amphenol," it's roughly 7" long, and it contains a functional G-M tube, which appears to work fine, as stated above.  Since this came from a shared workspace/lab at an educational institution, I would highly doubt that
this specific
G-M tube actually started life with the unit.
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SHIPPING
is a bit high because it's a large, heavy unit -- weighing about 21 lbs. net, and needing plenty of packing materials to help protect the tubes in transit.
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CONDITION...
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- Beautiful vintage condition
-- from a non-smoking environment
.
- The expected few scuffs and scratches -- but no visible signs of abuse, broken parts, moisture damage, or having been dropped.
- Both cables are in very nice condition -- no cracking.
- AS-IS, TESTED ONLY AS STATED ABOVE.
The above is my good-faith attempt to disclose all noteworthy issues. Keep in mind that vintage/antique items always show their age. (Don't we all!?)  It would be impossible to mention every tiny detail, so please expect that
there will be something
about this item (or lot) that's not perfect and may need touch-up.
PLEASE SUPERSIZE ALL PHOTOS, AND ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING/BUYING.  I'LL BE GLAD TO ANSWER.
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ALL ABOUT SHIPPING...
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DON'T OVERPAY FOR SHIPPING:
U.S. purchasers, you can choose from various
shipping options
in this listing.  Shipping costs vary dramatically depending on your Zip code, so choose the one that best suits your needs.  I never inflate shipping to make hidden profits.  If you believe the shipping is too high,
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as soon as you complete your purchase.
INTERNATIONAL
SHIPPING:
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If you live in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, or U.K.
,
message me
to see whether there
may
be a cheaper alternative using Priority Post -- depending on the size and value of your parcel.
COMBINED SHIPPING:
I will gladly combine shipping if you contact me
and request a
combined invoice
before paying
... and provided the items can travel safely in the same box.
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RETURN POLICY...
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I work hard to maintain Top-Rated eBay Seller status and 100% positive customer feedback by:
(a) offering quality vintage merchandise with honest descriptions, and
(b) providing outstanding, professional customer service.
This item may be returned up to 30 days from purchase for either of two reasons:
- Dead on arrival:
an item that is broken so it does not function,
and the listing did not state this
, or
- Significantly not as described:
A
major
flaw or discrepancy vs. what was stated in the listing.
(Of course,
shipping loss or damage
is a different matter; that is fully covered by insurance.)
SORRY, WE
CANNOT
NEGOTIATE PARTIAL REFUNDS. The merchandise must be returned
in its entirety
, and in the same condition as it was sent, in order to qualify for a refund.
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