Vintage 1958 Cintel 1434 Transistorised Portable Metal Detector Complete Kit
Item Description
A transistorised portable metal detector manufactured by Cintel (Cinema-Television Ltd), model 1434, dated 1958 by its original manual.
Supplied as a complete kit comprising the oscillator and amplifier units, search head, probe head, lower stem pole, original headphones and cable reel, and both original handbooks (operational handbook and handbook). Includes the original fitted transit carrying case with built-in dividers.
Cintel is documented as a manufacturer of metal locators from the late 1940s. Sold as a vintage collectable, untested and not calibrated.
Specifications
| Brand | Cintel (Cinema-Television Ltd) |
| Model | 1434 (Transistorised) |
| Year | 1958 (per original manual) |
| Type | Portable Metal Detector |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Condition | Untested — as found |
Original fitted transit carrying case
Cintel 1434 oscillator unit
Amplifier unit
Search head
Probe head
Lower stem pole
Original headphones
Cable reel
Operational handbook and handbook (both originals)
If not listed or photographed it is not included.
📷 Photographs show the actual item you will receive.
Dispatched the same working day from Launceston, Cornwall. Happy to answer questions before purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has this been tested?
A: Only as stated in the listing. What was verified — and what was not — is set out in the description. We do not claim tests we did not perform.
Q: Is there a warranty?
A: Only where the listing states one. Otherwise the item is sold in the condition described, with no warranty beyond your statutory rights.
Q: Can I return it?
A: Yes — returns are handled under the return policy shown on this listing. Your statutory rights are not affected.
Q: Can you combine postage?
A: Yes. Contact us before paying for a combined invoice.
📦 Delivery & Returns
Postage cost, dispatch time and the return policy for this item are shown in the Delivery and Returns sections of this listing. Items are securely packed, using recycled materials where possible.
Your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 are not affected.
About RE-USE.SYSTEMS
Based in Launceston, Cornwall, RE-USE.SYSTEMS catalogues surplus, military, electronic and computing equipment. Every item is described as found, honestly graded and securely packaged.
We believe in sustainable re-use over disposable consumption. Quality equipment deserves a second life.