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New vintage hallicrafters s-meter - in the box


Here is an almost unbelievable find - an original Hallicrafters S-Meter still in the box, looking almost like it just came off the production line. How it managed to stay in near pristine condition for over 50 years is amazing. It has been stored away from heat and light and the face has no evidence of yellowing, a common trait of the meter faces as they age. Simply beautiful. Be sure to look at the detailed photos following this description.
As you can see, this meter has never been installed. The shorting wire is still in place, the masking tape over the hole for the illumination lamp is present as well as the envelope with the mounting hardware (although one nut is missing, not an issue if you are replacing an existing meter). None of the paint around the mounting holes is marred and the screws securing the shell to the movement appear to have been never turned. Any unevenness in the appearance of the meter face in the photos is due to shadows and reflections and can be traced to my lack of skill as a photographer.



New vintage hallicrafters s-meter - in the box