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AN/PRS-7 Mine Detecting Set w/ Case U.S. Military Vietnam War

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$499.00

ORIGINUSA

ERAVietnam War / Cold War

CONDITIONNew

NOTESMint Condition

One-of-a-kind piece · Final sale

No returns or exchanges on this item. Please check the condition notes, photos and size before you buy. Questions? Call (610) 323-8000 and we’ll pull it off the shelf for you.

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AN/PRS-7 Mine Detecting Set w/ Case U.S. Military Vietnam War

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FIELD NOTES

Brand: Genuine US Military Issue (USGI)

Model System: AN/PRS-7 Mine Detecting Set

Nomenclature: Detecting Set, Mine, Portable: Metallic and Nonmetallic with Case, Carrying

NSN: 6665-00-130-7995

Manufacturer: Litton Systems Inc. (Repacked by CSP Co.)

Contract Number: DSA600-72-C-0795 (1972 Contract Lot)

Storage Matrix: Rigid, heavy-duty olive drab polymer hard-sided transit chest with dual side carry handles and steel locking latches

Condition Status: New Old Stock (NOS) / Unissued Surplus in factory-sealed internal configuration

Functional Capabilities Disclaimer: This vintage electronic military apparatus is sold strictly as a historical collectible, militaria display piece, or military museum prop. Because it utilizes 1970s circuit hardware architecture, internal seals, and specific battery terminal types that are obsolete, this device is not sold or rated as a functional utility tool for current field mine clearance, gold prospecting, or modern industrial utility scanning.

Oversized Freight Handling: Due to the rigid structural weight metrics and oversized footprint profile of the military transit chest (~28 lbs dry weight as stamped on the container base box), this item ships via special ground freight. Enhanced bulk dimensions may require specialized carrier handling fees at your final digital checkout step.

This unique electronic detection array originates from the Late Vietnam War / Mid-Cold War Era, featuring an original government contract footprint from 1972 and a certified military depot repack date of 12/76 (December 1976).

The Tactical Innovation: The AN/PRS-7 system was an engineering leap forward for combat engineers during the Vietnam conflict. Unlike early WWII and Korean War mine sweeping devices that could only track dense ferrous metals, this advanced Litton Systems array was explicitly designed to register changes in dielectric properties, allowing field troops to locate both metallic and non-metallic (plastic/wooden) landmines hidden beneath jungle soil.

The Procurement Profile: The contract marking stamp DSA600-72-C explicitly references a fiscal year 1972 Defense Supply Agency procurement code, making this unit a highly sought-after, untouched relic from the closing chapters of primary US operations in Southeast Asia.

GOOD TO KNOW

Is this real military issue?

Yes. Items in our Genuine Surplus section are government or military issue, not reproductions. We describe origin, era and condition from the markings and our own research. If a listing also offers a reproduction version, that option is clearly labeled “Repro.”

Why does surplus sometimes have storage marks or a smell?

A lot of surplus spent years in military warehouses. We note anything significant in the condition details. Most storage odors fade with airing out or washing; follow the care label where there is one.

How does military sizing work?

Military clothing is often sized by chest or waist plus length, like “Medium-Regular.” Check the Size & fit chart when there is one, or call (610) 323-8000 and we’ll measure the actual item for you.

Can I return it?

Genuine surplus is final sale, so please check the photos, condition notes and size before you buy. New merchandise and items labeled “Repro” are returnable under our return policy. Either way, if something arrives damaged or isn’t as described, contact us within 3 days of delivery and we’ll make it right.

How fast does it ship?

Orders ship from our Pottstown store within 1–2 business days. You can see your exact shipping cost in the cart before you pay.

Can I pick it up instead?

Yes. Choose “Pickup” at checkout. It’s free, and we’ll call when your order is ready at 229 E High St, Pottstown (Mon–Fri 9:00–5:30, Sat 9:00–4:00).

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