Vintage 1965 U.S. Divers Aque-lung Conshelf VI Cousteau - Gagnan Scuba Regulator

Description

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This auction is for a rare & vintage
1960's
U.S. Divers Conshelf VI Cousteau-Gagnan
Scuba Regulator
The first stage piston is marked with serial no. 700903
These scuba regulators were introduced in
1965 and were the
first
regulator of the Conshelf line. The Conshelf Series of regulators is one of the longest running systems in diving. Many examples of Conshelfs have been in use for over 40 years. Remarkably, a Conshelf VI from 1965 is almost identical to a Conshelf XIV from 2010 on the inside. You can literally use the same parts kit for a modern regulator to rebuild the first stage of a conshelf made in 1965.
US. Divers is a legendary pioneer of underwater equipment. They produced the early regulators and were tied in with Jacques Cousteau and Emile Gagnan.
Condition
:
The regulator
is remarkable for it's age but it is
s
howing age & wear
that are to be expected in a vintage piece.
There are some scratches on the surface and light wear to the chrome coating.
No dings or
cracks.
I did not attempt to clean the regulator since I do not know how to do it properly
.
The hose is completely in tact but
showing some age but no tear.
The mouthpiece rubber is in good condition.
The regulator has not been tested in water so working condition is un-known and it is sold as not working, for display, repair or parts. As with all used scuba equipment, this item should be professionally tested and inspected before use. The item will need a good cleaning.
The item is sold as-is!
A "must have" for your collection of vintage Scuba regulators.
Do not let this item slip through your fingers
!
I will be happy to send any additional photo’s or answer any questions upon request, so please ask if you are unsure about this item!
PayPal is the only method of payment accepted.
Payment is due within 1 day of close of auction
Winning bidder agrees to pay shipping cost. Shipment will be via Registered Airmail.
Shipment fee: to the
USA: $
22.
50
, to
Canada
:
22
.50
, to the U.K. & Europe: $
20
.50
, to
Australia
: $
38.5
0
and in
Israel
$
7
.50
(Registered post or pick-up).
I normally use
Registered
Airmail
with limited internet tracking for items valued up to 0.  If the customer prefers a courier-based shipping service such as
Priority
(
with full internet tracking)
and is willing to cover the higher costs, I will be happy to accommodate.
In the case of lost or damaged items, Registered Airmail covers compensation for the item value & postage costs up to 0 maximum.  Higher levels of compensation are included only in the
EMS
services.
It takes up to 3 or more weeks for delivery. Sometimes postal service is getting slower especially at weekends and holiday. Occasionally there may be delays because of extra security checks at the post office.
I have earned my high feedback record by being honest, fair and by describing items for sale as accurately as possible.  If any buyer finds that this is not the case, I will gladly refund. (Buyer is responsible for shipping charges).
Good Luck and thanks for bidding!