Let's Talk the M17 Field Protective Mask in 60 seconds or less!

I think it's safe to say that the M17 is pretty iconic. Growing up watching movies, it was the most common gas mask I would see. There is so much to talk about with the M17 that I may do another one of these on it at a later date.

[@spehhhsssmarineer8961]

I can never find one of these for sale as surplus. Do they just not exist on the civilian market?

[@SurplusGeek]

Your best bet would be eBay for finding one! That's where I get most of my surplus!

[@spehhhsssmarineer8961]

@@SurplusGeekThanks for the tip! I’ll keep my eye out for one.

[@goomanhlr5697]

There’s a few for sale on OfferUp. The Czech M10M is basically an exact copy of the M17A1 if you can’t find an M17

[@jdmlang9633]

You can find them but the filters make them a pain in the ass, that’s why everyone would rather buy an M40

[@Shadow-Company-Operator]

I find m17s everyday on ebay.

[@Rizzler_Of_Oz12]

My grandpa was is Vietnam and he wore one of these ithink

[@Soap_Mctavish]

Does the filter have asbestos?

[@SurplusGeek]

No but it does have chromium.

[@Nightmare77_Games]

got a polish MP-4 made 1985, would the M6 hood still fit it?

[@SurplusGeek]

It's a possibility, but I'm not sure.

[@thoughtlessroamer]

I have one from 1971

[@mr_no-_-name4209]

Nice I've got one from 1970

[@preyfan9998]

I actually bought one of these in a flea market. Do you know any good websites for replacement lenses, because the lenses on mine are orange

[@SurplusGeek]

Awesome! They tend to do that with age, but you can usually find them on eBay for a decent price and usually new or lightly used!

[@kingofthetigers]

Dont worry, lenses on m17 masks just get like that with age, though if you need new exhale valve covers, filter plugs, or even straps, id suggest numrich gun parts, they do have some stuff related to gas masks

[@SirJosh1987]

So no big tank filter needed?

[@SurplusGeek]

Nope, just two internal filters!