Finnish M/61 Gas Mask with Carrying Bag, Surplus

Finnish M/61 gas mask from the Cold War era. Unused and in their original packaging. The canvas gas mask bag is included but not the filter. One-off lot.

M/61 is a Finnish gas mask manufactured from the 60s to the 80s. It was the standard-issue gas mask for the Finnish Defense Forces until it got replaced by the M/95 in the 90s. The filter would be attached to the left side but it isn’t included because asbestos isn’t very nice.

Gas mask bag included

Included in the box is a canvas gas mask bag, which is very usable on its own too.

For collecting

We sell these masks for collecting, not for the intended use. The original filters might be available in the internet for cheap but they likely contain asbestos and being expired, breathing through them might be a risk. Of course if you want to use this as a Santa Claus mask, sex toy, or a prop without a filter, that is highly recommended. The mask is designed for 60 mm threaded filters.

Materials

The gas mask is made of rubber and the goggles “unbreakable” plastic. The leaflet says that the bag is water-resistant canvas, but the material isn’t specified any further.

Condition

Unused Finnish military surplus that was intended for civilian purposes. The whole thing comes in the original cardboard box. So, the condition is as good as decades-old surplus gear can be. Of course, the materials might have acquired some dirt and patina during the long storage time.