Vietnam era LPA-2 USN Marine Life Preserver Lt. Col Ice

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Vietnam era LPA-2 USN Marine Life Preserver Lt. Col Ice

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Sold Date: 11/25/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Militaria & Weapons

Up for bid is a Vietnam era LPA-2 USN Marine Life Preserver from an A6 Intruder Flyer- Lieutenant Colonel Paul Ice. As a US Marine Reservist he flew Intruders duringthe Vietnam war and after. This is was part of his flight gear. I sold the other items (His G suit and parachute harness) earlier. It doesn't have his name on it - so you will have to take my word on it. The Life Preserver is designed to be attached to the SV-2B Survival vest. It has two inflators. When activated it inflates bladders under each arm and the aviator's collar. This puppy looks good and it also has shows wear on the rings which says its been in the air a lot.

Condition - Very Good to excellent condition considering that it is 32 years old. Its a solid vest. The nylon looks good. Rubber bladders look good. It looks like someone dotted the back strap with some red spray paint. Inflators look intact. Rings and snap clips show normal wear. This is a real good one.
Spec's - One size fits all.
Nomenclature - "Life Preserver LPA-2 Contract No. Nooo383-75-C-2923 - Mfr. Switlik Parachute Co. Inc. Date of Mfg Nov 1976"

Disclaimer - The vest looks intact and operational but it has not been tested and is sold as a collectable only.

Item Description - I tend to over emphasize any cosmetic or material flaws. I do this so t will be no surprises. Many times the condition of the item is much better then I let on in my description.

Shipping Policy - Almost without exception. I mail your item(s) the evening or the next day after I receive your payment. Delivery confirmation is included in the shipping cost. Quoted rates apply only to the continental U.S. - please contact me for shipping rates outside of the U.S. Additionally, please contact me if you desire to purchase insurance for your item(s). Shipping is combined of the purchase of multiple items...

Payment and Return Policy - I accept Paypal or Money orders. 100% money back guarantee (buyer pays shipping) on items over $50.00 if the item is returned in its original condition within three days after it is received by the buyer. Additional adjustments maybe made if you are not satisfied.

Thanks for looking. Please check my other items for sale. Thanks - Steve.

**************** UPDATE *************

Hi Everyone, I have receive a couple of questions concerning the shipment of the Preserver's CO2 cartridges. The US postal people said that I can ship the unit by any method without the cartridges. With the cartridges - it can only be shipped via surface - no air. So please consider this before bidding.
If you have any specific questions regarding shipment to your location please contact me or click USPS.gov Thanks for your interest and good luck - Steve

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