Historical information

These mine detectors were made in the U.S.A. roughly 1967-1973. They were designated as portable transistorized metallic mine detectors.

Physical description

1. Case Aluminum, 2 piece drab olive, 8 strong retaining clips.
2. Detector Assy, and accessories.
- Coil head,
- Electronics box,
- Ear phones and ear plugs,
- Spare electronic modules, red, white, black,
- Handle - extendable with controls,
- cables.
Electronics box has metallic label = model P.158.
Serial 8407 etc - US Army.

Inscriptions & markings

Case has transfer type labels: - “Detecting set mine, Portable metallic FSN 6665-966-7071 PO No. 3295” “Polar Industries Inc. Model P-158”
Handle base has “8407” in Texta colour and metallic label, case carrying. “MFR name zero MFG 6”
Part No. DZ136 - The lid has U.S. Property stamped on it. The NR 8407 is written on it in Texta.