Richard Posted November 11, 2007 Share #1 Posted November 11, 2007 Hello, Does anybody recognize the following plate? It's attached to the BC-1140 control box of a SCR-625 mine detector. This plate is unknown to me. Thanks for your help. Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share #2 Posted November 15, 2007 Nobody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted November 16, 2007 Share #3 Posted November 16, 2007 Well, I've never seen one. All of the SCR-625 detectors that I've ever seen had Signal Corps data plates, not Engineer Corps. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted November 16, 2007 Share #4 Posted November 16, 2007 I have a late war mine detector and it doesn't have that plate on it. Unique one you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted December 2, 2007 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted January 17, 2008 Share #6 Posted January 17, 2008 I picked up a backpack type bag today and it turned out to be for the SCR-625's controller. It has the stencil "BG-151-H" so it may be for the SCR-65(H). I haven't taken any photos yet but here's one in an old Army photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC312 Posted February 11, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 11, 2008 Could any one tell me about the set up for the above sets, how successful they were during the war and additional equipment used to set up a display (apart from the mines). I have also seen the SCR625 shortened version, can any one enlighten. I am also after the two manuals for the above if any one has either for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted February 11, 2008 Share #8 Posted February 11, 2008 Could any one tell me about the set up for the above sets, how successful they were during the war and additional equipment used to set up a display (apart from the mines). I have also seen the SCR625 shortened version, can any one enlighten. I am also after the two manuals for the above if any one has either for sale. I have a manual the SCR in my book case. I'll dig it up. I might be convinced to sell it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted February 11, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 11, 2008 There's a short article here that addresses the shortfalls of these mone detectors: http://www.olive-drab.com/od_electronics_scr625.php We have a forum thread here about getting your SCR-625 to work: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=14956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted February 11, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 11, 2008 Ok dug it up. Here's what I have. A) TM 11-1122 for Detector Sets SCR 625A , B, C, D and E dated April 6th 1943. (Printed Jan 17 1944) B ) Supplement for same dated 15 June 1944. C) Addenda to the Supplement. D) Supplement for same dated 16 Dec 1944 All in a cardboard slip case marked "RESTRICTED TM 11-1122 etc You can PM me an offer if you like. I'll take paypal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted February 11, 2008 Share #11 Posted February 11, 2008 I have both sets in my collection and I believe the SCR625 saw more widespread use during WW2 than the later PRS-1. Also from putting them on display, I believe the PRS-1 with the 'antenna's' was more vulnerable than the sturdier earlier disc design of the 625. I have actually used the 625 for detecting work, way back when I still had batteries, and it works adequately. Haven't worked with the PRS though.... Both are nice sets and make great conversation starters at displays... Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC312 Posted February 11, 2008 Share #12 Posted February 11, 2008 I have been told that the PRS-1 is for detecting Topf, glass and schu mines as it detects the anonimlies in the ground rather than metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted February 11, 2008 Share #13 Posted February 11, 2008 I have been told that the PRS-1 is for detecting Topf, glass and schu mines as it detects the anonimlies in the ground rather than metal. Thats correct. But they weren't very reliable at it. Jonathan Gawne wrote a fantastic article on both sets in Militaria Magazine. It was also published in the short lived English version . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC312 Posted February 11, 2008 Share #14 Posted February 11, 2008 Thats correct. But they weren't very reliable at it. Jonathan Gawne wrote a fantastic article on both sets in Militaria Magazine. It was also published in the short lived English version . I have some of Jonathan's Gawnes books I wouldn't mind seeing the articles. Do you know the year and month regarding the Militaria Magazine. Did you get my e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted February 11, 2008 Share #15 Posted February 11, 2008 I have some of Jonathan's Gawnes books I wouldn't mind seeing the articles. Do you know the year and month regarding the Militaria Magazine. Did you get my e-mail. I'll have to dig up the article. Did you get my reply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgawne Posted February 11, 2008 Share #16 Posted February 11, 2008 Oh yeah- go ahead and GIVE away all my valuable work...... (just kidding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share #17 Posted February 11, 2008 I made some additional pictures off the case, bag. SCR-625-F. The bag I have is not a backpack type. Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtRGFRANK Posted February 11, 2008 Share #18 Posted February 11, 2008 I have a 625. Would love to see your article too. I agree. It does make a nice display item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share #19 Posted February 11, 2008 A) TM 11-1122 for Detector Sets SCR 625A , B, C, D and E dated April 6th 1943. (Printed Jan 17 1944) But what about the SCR-625-F? What's the difference between the model F and the rest of the types (A,B,C,D,E)? This is my SCR-625 (with a, for me, strange plate attached to the controll box): http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=11996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC312 Posted February 12, 2008 Share #20 Posted February 12, 2008 I picked up a backpack type bag today and it turned out to be for the SCR-625's controller. It has the stencil "BG-151-H" so it may be for the SCR-65(H). I haven't taken any photos yet but here's one in an old Army photo: Interesting Picture could this be done to a normal 625 or was it a different model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC312 Posted February 12, 2008 Share #21 Posted February 12, 2008 Oh yeah- go ahead and GIVE away all my valuable work...... (just kidding) Very good work I'd say, especially your books. Whats the latest book you have out at the moment. Can you enlighten us about these detectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted February 12, 2008 Share #22 Posted February 12, 2008 To quote Jonathan Gawne's informative article The US Army "...redesigned the 625 into the 625(H) with a kit that allowed modifications by units in the field. The 625(H) moved the control box to the operators belt, eliminated the visual indicating meter, and provided a short rod that allowed the 625(H) to be used by a kneeling [or prone] operator." Jonathan goes on to say "The short rod allowed operators to feel for trip wires with one hand, and then sweep for mines with the detecting coil in the other." Regarding use of the 625(H) he says that "...few, if any, of this model were ever used before May 1945." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted June 25, 2009 Share #23 Posted June 25, 2009 I saw one of these in person for the first time today when I was appraising militaria for an upcoming estate sale. I'd bet that if you put on an old OD uniform and M1 helmet and then started walking around the park or beach with one of these you'd attract a crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QED4 Posted June 27, 2009 Share #24 Posted June 27, 2009 Is this what the guy in the picture is using to hold the mine detector head? I have it in the box with my set but never could figure out how it was used. It is marked Handle M-444. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt40 Posted June 28, 2009 Share #25 Posted June 28, 2009 Handle, Pistol Grip, M-444-H. It is a carry handle that is part of the conversion kit to the H series SCR. Page 5 of the Supplement to the TM 11-1122, dated 22 March 1945 describes how to use this item. I have a SCR-625C that was converted to an H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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