VINTAGE RAYSCOPE T-27

[Joe(TX)]

THIS IS ON EBAY RIGHT NOW! Very vintage probably late 50's or early 60's. Check it out now................JOE

[Mark S.]

More like late 60's. Have one of those.

Here is the scoop on Rayscope.

Detectron ws formed by Curt Cassingham in the 50's. Well known for geiger counters. He started experimenting with metal detectors and began producing them in the early 60's. In 1965 he sold the Detectron company to Tinker & Rasor. They are still in business today manufacturing industrial metal detectors. Under Tinker & Rasor is when most of the better known Detectron units were produced such as the Gopher and Gremlin.

Cassingham immediately started Raytron to manufacture detectors. The name was short lived. Due to the names similarities to Raytheon he changed it to Rayscope. I have a Detectron made by Cassingham and a Rayscope. They are virtually identical except for the color. The Rayscope actually has Raytron on the label inside the unit. Do not know when the Rayscope name went out but I do not think it lasted too long. I do have a Raytron that is very close to the one on ebay.

If you look at my photo post of "my collection" you will see most of them in the 3rd photo. first 6 units. The 4th photo has a couple on the right side. The Green coil with the "box" attached to it is the Detectron model that is like the red one next to it.

Mark S.

[Carl-NC]

Actually, Curt Cassingham is the son... his father Larry made detectors.

Randy Cassingham, Curt's brother, runs the weekly This Is True newsletter and the Stella Awards, both of which I highly recommend.

- Carl

[Mark S.]

Thanks Carl. I stand corrected. I didn't realize that I was typing Curt. Have corresponded with Curt a number of times.

Mark S.

[Joe & sue]

Rayscpoe

THIS IS ON EBAY RIGHT NOW! Very vintage probably late 50's or early 60's. Check it out now................JOE

We found a Reayscope in our garage in perfect condition , It needs a battery .What kind does it take ?

[Mark S.]

Need to know what model it is.

Mark S.

[Joe(TX)]

Battery..............?

Not sure but it may have been the 67.5 volt battery? Mark S. would know for sure since he owns at least one of these in his collection!.................................(Mark, I believe that this was for a Rayscope T-27)............... ..Joe

[Chester]

Rayscope T-27 Schematic Needed

I have a Rayscope Model T-27. It's red, has a swinging needle and a black battery test button.

Does anyone have a schematic for it or a scan of a brochure.

It was my Father's and he bought it in the 1960s.

Still works but I don't know how to tune it.

It just has a multi-turn pot.

It's turned on by plugging in the headphones (rather than an on-off switch).

Any help or info would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Chester

[curtcass]

Rayscope Model 27 Instruction

I'm the Curt Cassingham mentioned above. I happened upon this page, while Google-ing Rayscope and metal detectors. I know these posts are a few years old, but wanted to mention that I have just copied the instruction manual for all three Rayscope Models 27, at http://www.curtcass.com/detectron/ra...tructions.html, for all who are interested.

Thanks,
Curt

[Mason]

to curtcass

i happened upon a raytron model 27 deluxe and i was looking to sell it. i was wondering how much would be the appropriate amount to ask for it considering it is in moderate shape especially when you factor in its age. it still has the original internal labels in place. thanks.

[curtcass]

Mason,

Hmmm, good question about pricing. I honestly have no idea. I'm pretty sure modern metal detectors are superior in most ways than the 50 year old instrument.

But, have a look at http://www.curtcass.com/detectron/ra...tructions.html to see if the detector works. Also, watch for Ebay listings of similar items to see what they sell for.

As my dad would have said, Happy Prospecting!
Curt

[Carl-NC]

Hi Mason, older vintage detectors typically don't bring much, maybe $50. There just aren't many people collecting them, so demand is low.

Hi Curt, nice to see you stop by!

- Carl