Help Identifying Reg

[lionfish-eater]

It is a Waterlung reg and is in new condition.
Two HP ports. Five LP ports.
It has never been wet.
It has the original mouth piece and clamp.
No bite marks on mouthpiece.
Not one scratch on either stage.
Hose is like new.
String on dust cap is original, shiny and never wet.
Diaphragm is soft as a new reg.
Breaths perfectly on a test breath.
Brilliant shine, no scratches anywhere.
Letter W on yoke knob is perfect.
Serial number is 2030342.

My Questions:
What reg is it?
Are parts available?
What is it worth if I sell it?
Since it is in new condition is it worth more to a collector?
I would be happy to dive it on a side mount tank but I don't want to scratch up a rare reg that a collector would value.
Should I dive with it, should I sell it or should I just send it to one of you? Option 3 highly unlikely.
Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[northernone]

Would it be this one:
http://vintagescuba.proboards.com/thread/59

When in doubt, pick #3.

@herman for some better answers.

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Cameron

 

[lionfish-eater]

 

[lionfish-eater]

 

[lionfish-eater]

 

[lionfish-eater]

Would it be this one:
http://vintagescuba.proboards.com/thread/59

When in doubt, pick #3.

@herman for some better answers.

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Cameron

Hi I saw that post but that was all I could find.
It's really pretty and I don't want to use it if it is worth more to a collector.
However, I think it would be very nice to use it on a side tank.
The question is : sell it or dive it?

 

[JamesBon92007]

If you sell it will you regret it someday?

 

[herman]

This is an educated guess but the reg is not vintage. With 2 HP ports (I am assuming they are 7/16-20 and not the older 3/8-24) and the 4000 psi yoke the reg is late 80's to early 90's. OEM parts are not available but odds are the first stage has common sized orings which make it easily serviceable by a DIYer, not likely a dive shop will touch it. I am unaware of any serious single hose collectors to run the value up so my guess is it's not worth much. If it were mine and I did not display regs, I would either sell it on ebay (and expect less than $20) or dive it until it starts to act up then tear it apart to determine the size of the oring.

 

[lionfish-eater]

Thanks @herman That was the answer I was hoping for. I bought it for $30 to use. I am glad it is not a collectible.

The decision has been made.
Take the reg and toss it in the ocean.
Attached to a tank of course!
ASAP!

 

[northernone]

Thanks @herman That was the answer I was hoping for. I bought it for $30 to use. I am glad it is not a collectible.

The decision has been made.
Take the reg and toss it in the ocean.
Attached to a tank of course!
ASAP!

I hear they specifically like Caribbean salt water, around 78° for 90 minutes at a time... before a fresh water bath and drying in the shade.