Description
Vietnam War Berylco hazmat crash ax – large “non-spark” GS1 cast bronze safety axe, original leather scabbard. Rare type in hard-to-find UNUSED condition; super tough to find this nice and complete.
Scarce Vietnam War era model GS1 hazmat Non-Sparking Crash Axe manufactured by NGK Berylco. The axe is made of a non-sparking, non magnetic, corrosive-resistant beryllium copper alloy. This type was specifically designed for work in the explosive-vapors/petroleum spills environment or near live ordnance; it was a standard-issue USN crash/safety equipment during the Vietnam War and later years. All parts are intact; the blade’s edge is intact and problem-free; adjustment wheel is excellent and 100% functional. The ax is about 17″ / 43 cm overall; the head is about 7-3/4″ / 19.7 cm wide from the blade to the end of the pick. Original “old style” leather sheath is included. The sheath is in great overall condition as well; the leather is soft and supple; all original stitching is intact – rare this nice. Overall, this original Vietnam War Berylco hazmat crash ax is in excellent unused condition. A desirable and highly collectible type; this type rare this nice and complete.
This scarce Vietnam War Berylco hazmat crash ax has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way it’s in 100% original “as purchased” condition; these are the actual photos. I have several WW2 era bayonets and fighting knives made from converted WW1 sabers, as well as some scarce WW1 and WW2 fighting daggers and trench knives available for sale – please take a look in our Militaria section.
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USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. WITH SIGN-FOR DELIVERY CONFIRMATION WILL BE $28 FOR THIS ITEM
International shipping for this item will be $99 and up to most countries on our “ship-to” list. Due to COVID-19 related limitations imposed by the US Postal Service we’re currently unable to ship to Australia and New Zealand, sorry lads.
