{"product_id":"1985-soviet-shm-62u-gp-5-gas-mask-factory-code-c","title":"Vintage 1985 Soviet ShM-62U GP-5 Gas Mask Facepiece – Size 2U – Factory Code С","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVintage Soviet Cold War Civil Defense\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic vintage Soviet \u003cstrong\u003eShM-62U helmet-style gas mask facepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured during the \u003cstrong\u003efourth quarter of 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e and associated with the Soviet \u003cstrong\u003eGP-5 civilian gas mask system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than treating this simply as a generic “Soviet gas mask,” Mrs. Bones documented the molded production markings preserved on this individual example. Those markings allow us to identify its size, year and quarter of production, and press-form number. Its factory code also leads to an interesting unresolved question in Soviet manufacturing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumented markings include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eФ-716\u003c\/strong\u003e — press-form identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eС85••••\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cyrillic С factory code, 1985, fourth-quarter production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircled 2У\u003c\/strong\u003e — Size 2 ShM-62U facepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cyrillic \u003cstrong\u003eУ\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies this as the thinner ShM-62U variation of the Soviet helmet-style facepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Unresolved Factory Code\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen bears the Cyrillic factory code \u003cstrong\u003eС\u003c\/strong\u003e. Current specialist references increasingly associate this code with the \u003cstrong\u003eSaransk Rubber Products Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, while older collector references identify \u003cstrong\u003eSaratov\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Bones has not located a definitive Soviet-era factory-code table that conclusively resolves the disagreement. For that reason, we preserve and document the code exactly as it appears rather than presenting an uncertain factory attribution as established fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur current research considers \u003cstrong\u003eSaransk the more probable attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining the historical Saratov attribution in the research record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndividual Specimen Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example retains \u003cstrong\u003eunidentified blue and reddish ink markings\u003c\/strong\u003e in addition to its molded production markings. Their original purpose has not been verified, and they have been deliberately retained rather than removed or cleaned away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower valve\/filter connection is exposed, and \u003cstrong\u003eno filter canister is included\u003c\/strong\u003e. Age-related discoloration, surface marks, and other evidence of long-term storage are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResearched by Mrs. Bones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is included in the \u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Bones Research Library\u003c\/strong\u003e, where we have documented the GP-5 system, ShM-62 and ShM-62U facepieces, Soviet sizing, factory codes, production markings, manufacturing history, preservation considerations, the unresolved Saransk\/Saratov attribution, and all three examples currently in the Mrs. Bones collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the complete research file:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/blogs\/mrs-bones-research-library\/soviet-gp-5-shm-62u-gas-masks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoviet GP-5 Gas Masks \u0026amp; ShM-62U Facepieces: Cold War Civil Defense, Identification, Factory Codes, Production Markings \u0026amp; Collector Research\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch File No. MBRL-2026-0012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Soviet surplus with age- and storage-related wear, discoloration, surface marks, unidentified colored ink markings, and other evidence of long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully. The photographs form part of the description and document the exact specimen being offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact facepiece pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Safety Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage surplus collectible. Sold for display and collection only. Not tested or certified for respiratory protection. Do not wear or use as protective equipment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo filter canister is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR \/ Soviet Union\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fourth quarter, 1985\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e ShM-62U\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated system:\u003c\/strong\u003e GP-5 civilian gas mask system\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2У\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory code:\u003c\/strong\u003e С (Cyrillic)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProbable attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saransk, with conflicting historical collector attribution to Saratov\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePress-form marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ф-716\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidentified blue and reddish ink markings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber with metal and glass components\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 — exact specimen shown\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44173331628106,"sku":"MB-09092026-006","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6942\/8042\/files\/1985-soviet-shm-62u-gp-5-factory-code-c-front-view.png?v=1788993068","url":"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/products\/1985-soviet-shm-62u-gp-5-gas-mask-factory-code-c","provider":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}