Mine Detector Type 4C

The log book shows it was regularly tested from 1989 to its last operational date of 1996 by 28th Engineering Regiment, BFPO31, wherever that is, and a label on the box declares it was finally sold in January 1998.

Contents are:-

In box

Detector head assembly

Electronic unit

Headphones

Headphone extension lead

Battery extension lead

Two test targets

Log book

In lid

Telescopic handle

Measuring stick

 

The detector takes a 9 volt battery with a clip the same as a PP3, one of which is included and the box is very substantial and waterproof when closed with its 6 clips. The seller wouldn't budge from his asking price of £10.

Sometime I'll unpack it all and see if it works.

I was browsing round an antique shop the other day and noticed a large wooden box with military markings, that looked strangely familiar.

I opened the lid and inside was a P6 mine detector. Shock... I used to manage the Department that designed these things! Seeing it being sold as an antique wasn't too pleasing. I asked the proprietor about it. It's got batteries fitted and we tried it out. It works OK he said and it'll cost you £90. I said we used to charge MoD nearer £1200 and declined his offer. Somewhere I've got one. I'll dig it out and add a picture. It's the same type I demonstrated to the Swedish Army (click to see).

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