Anyone recognise these?

allanswallace · 20th April 2008, 16:48

Searching for surplus navy diving gear, i stumbled upon these US auctions.

Any idea if they are rebreather parts?

4220 - Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment at Government Liquidation
4220 - Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment at Government Liquidation
4220 - Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment at Government Liquidation
4220 - Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment at Government Liquidation

**Dave Sutton** · 20th April 2008, 17:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by allanswallace)

Searching for surplus navy diving gear, i stumbled upon these US auctions.

Any idea if they are rebreather parts?

Yeah, they are demilled LAR-V's. Missing major parts and being sold as scrap. Now we know that the US Army pays about $1800 for them new (they always post the original purchase cost in the description).

So much for the $10K Government-Cost LAR-V's..... sensibly enough, they cost the Army less than a Dolphin, which makes sense because they are less complex to make.

Dave

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bherring68 · 20th April 2008, 23:28

Anyone buy from one of these auctions before, if so, any idea what this type of stuff goes for? For novelty scrap parts and a metal case it might be worth it.

Bill

**Dave Sutton** · 21st April 2008, 01:32

It's an absolute pain in the ass. Personal pick up for starters, no shipping. Not user friendly. Need to pre-register, etc. Typical Government nonsense.

Dave

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Skipbreather · 21st April 2008, 15:47

I’ve bought from these guys before. Used to be called Levy-Latham IIRC. Caveats:

1. As Dave said, no shipping. Pick up or arrange a shipping agent. Once I had to get a local sheriff involved before a**hole shipper would ship me my goods that I’d paid for and he’d picked up. Guy had left the compressors in the rain & reed valves were ruined.

2. You’re up against genuine pros. This is one major source surplus dealers buy stock.

3. Auctions do not end at stated time if there is any recent activity, ie, no sniping like ebay. Designed to squeeze out every last nickel from bidders.

That said, some cool stuff does come up, but vast majority is worn out garbage.

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allanswallace New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cumbria, UK Posts: 5	Anyone recognise these? Searching for surplus navy diving gear, i stumbled upon these US auctions. Any idea if they are rebreather parts? 4220 - Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment at Government Liquidation 4220 - Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment at Government Liquidation 4220 - Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment at Government Liquidation 4220 - Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment at Government Liquidation __________________ BSAC Sports Diver http://www.wcbsac.co.uk/ - 0094 West Cumbria
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20th April 2008, 17:35	#2 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,686	Re: Anyone recognise these? Quote: (Originally Posted by allanswallace) Searching for surplus navy diving gear, i stumbled upon these US auctions. Any idea if they are rebreather parts? Yeah, they are demilled LAR-V's. Missing major parts and being sold as scrap. Now we know that the US Army pays about $1800 for them new (they always post the original purchase cost in the description). So much for the $10K Government-Cost LAR-V's..... sensibly enough, they cost the Army less than a Dolphin, which makes sense because they are less complex to make. Dave . __________________ "Changes in Lattitudes, Changes in Attitudes, Nothing remains quite the same".... www.nobubblediving.com Last edited by Dave Sutton : 20th April 2008 at 17:39.
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bherring68 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 6	Re: Anyone recognise these? Anyone buy from one of these auctions before, if so, any idea what this type of stuff goes for? For novelty scrap parts and a metal case it might be worth it. Bill
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21st April 2008, 01:32	#4 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,686	Re: Anyone recognise these? It's an absolute pain in the ass. Personal pick up for starters, no shipping. Not user friendly. Need to pre-register, etc. Typical Government nonsense. Dave . __________________ "Changes in Lattitudes, Changes in Attitudes, Nothing remains quite the same".... www.nobubblediving.com
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Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 555	Re: Anyone recognise these? I’ve bought from these guys before. Used to be called Levy-Latham IIRC. Caveats: 1. As Dave said, no shipping. Pick up or arrange a shipping agent. Once I had to get a local sheriff involved before a*hole shipper would ship me my goods that I’d paid for and he’d picked up. Guy had left the compressors in the rain & reed valves were ruined. 2. You’re up against genuine pros. This is one major source surplus dealers buy stock. 3. Auctions do not end at stated time if there is any recent activity, ie, no sniping like ebay. Designed to squeeze out every last nickel from bidders. That said, some cool stuff does come up, but vast majority is worn out garbage. __________________ "Entropy RULES! Enjoy the interim."*
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