Albeit an Ebay transaction, I reluctantly bid on a "sight unseen" flameproof. The key was in the still unopened military packaging. Tom said that he had not opened it but assumed it was (due to the numbers on the package) a flameproof but would not take responsiblity if it was someting else in the packaging. A bid of faith, if you will. It was a completely new (if you can call a "packaged in 1955" new) flameproof. His packing job and timely mailing was outstanding.
Thanks Tom!