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Rare Soviet Surgical Expander Retractor Vintage Medical Instrument USSR Stainless Steel NOS ~vintage gift for Nurses and Doctor's

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Vintage Surgical Instrument USSR Expander 1960s Stainless Steel Medical Tool L69 NOS
Rare Soviet Surgical Expander Retractor Vintage Medical Instrument USSR Stainless Steel NOS
VTG Medical Tool Surgical Expander Made in USSR Stainless Steel 7.5" Unused L69

Description:
Vintage Surgical Expander – Made in USSR, Stainless Steel, Unused (NOS)
Offered here is a genuine vintage surgical instrument manufactured in the former Soviet Union during the 1960s. This is a surgical expander / retractor-type tool, crafted from high-quality stainless steel. The instrument is New Old Stock (NOS) – never used, never sterilized in a clinical setting.
Key Details:
Origin: USSR (Soviet Union)
Era: Circa 1960s
Material: Stainless steel – robust, corrosion-resistant, easy to clean
Markings: Stamped “L 69” (likely batch or control number)
Condition: Very Good (unused vintage condition). No rust, no pitting. Minor age-appropriate surface patina or light storage marks may be present (see photos).
Dimensions: 19 cm (7.5 inches) long x 7 cm (2.8 inches) wide (at widest point when closed/expanded as shown)
Why this piece?
This is not a modern reproduction. It is a genuine Cold War-era medical instrument, built with the utilitarian durability of Soviet-era craftsmanship. Ideal for:
Vintage medical instrument collectors
Surgical antique enthusiasts
Medical oddities & curiosities decor
Steampunk / industrial design projects
Display in doctor’s office, study, or apothecary
Theater or film prop (period-authentic)
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📌 Returns: If you are not happy with your item, please return it to us in its original packaging within 14 days. Return shipping must be paid for by the buyer.
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