Post by fernwood on Aug 23, 2019 14:00:50 GMT -5
1961 Geiger Counter
Manufactured by Victoreen Instrument Co., CD V-700 Model 6A, 1961
Another treasure I brought back.
This was given to me in the early 2000’s. It came from a municipal building which was a fallout shelter. The giver took it when the building was being cleaned/remodeled. He found it in a garbage pile.
I think it is a cool piece of history. He knew that I was into preserving history, so gave it to me.
It appears to be in excellent condition.
I am a little concerned at the possibility there is some uranium under the sticker on one side. Apparently, these units included a small amount of Uranium for periodic unit testing.
More info on the history of unit/uses here.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CD_V-700
What do you think?
My Son in Law thought it was cool. My daughter would probably not appreciate it, lol.
Manufactured by Victoreen Instrument Co., CD V-700 Model 6A, 1961
Another treasure I brought back.
This was given to me in the early 2000’s. It came from a municipal building which was a fallout shelter. The giver took it when the building was being cleaned/remodeled. He found it in a garbage pile.
I think it is a cool piece of history. He knew that I was into preserving history, so gave it to me.
It appears to be in excellent condition.
I am a little concerned at the possibility there is some uranium under the sticker on one side. Apparently, these units included a small amount of Uranium for periodic unit testing.
More info on the history of unit/uses here.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CD_V-700
What do you think?
My Son in Law thought it was cool. My daughter would probably not appreciate it, lol.
