The Polish MP-6 was an indusrial gas mask based on the Ma-1 and SzM-41M gas masks.
Overview[]
The MP-6 was essentially a SzM-41M faceblank with a valve assembly from the Ma-1 respirator. It is made of steel with a 40mm GOST intake thread and exhale valve behind it.
The eyepieces are of typical Warsaw Pact construction - crimped metal holding the lenses in place, with fabric tape underneath to ensure the metal does not bite into the rubber.
Interestingly, the Tissot tubes were cut out. Predictably, this caused a huge fogging problem when using the mask (when not being used in conjunction with anti-fog soap or lenses). This design choice can also be seen on the later MK-221 / MK-212/1. In contrast to MK-221 or MK-212/1 the mask has a internal rings for an anti-fog inserts.
Filter[]
Industrial filters that were made by Faser. Flat box aluminium alloy canister with the same coloured cap (the filter is nearly identical with the E-014) and a rubber cap on the bottom. It's worth noting however that filter was a separate element and was not included in a factory set of that mask.
Kit[]
The mask, similarly to other industrial masks, came in a polyethylene bag with an instruction manual, producer's label and 10 anti fog inserts. The filter and hose were ordered separately.
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References[]
The article is highly based on photos from here: http://www.aurbanski.bsk.vectranet.pl/mp6.html