Minelab 22" Carbon-Fiber Lower Shaft Assembly for Manticore Metal Detector

Genuine Replacement Shaft or Convenient Spare for Faster Coil Changes

Replace a damaged or worn lower shaft—or keep an extra coil ready for faster changes—with this genuine Minelab carbon-fiber lower shaft assembly. Designed specifically for the Minelab Manticore, the 22-inch shaft combines lightweight construction with the strength needed for regular detecting in demanding environments.

An additional lower shaft is especially useful for detectorists who own multiple Manticore coils. Mount a coil on each shaft ahead of time to reduce the time and effort required when changing coils in the field.

Key Features

• Genuine Minelab replacement accessory

• Designed specifically for the Minelab Manticore

• Lightweight carbon-fiber construction

• Durable and corrosion resistant

• Suitable for land, beach, and underwater detecting

• Direct replacement for the original lower shaft

• Ideal for preparing a secondary coil for faster changes

• Fits the original Manticore middle-shaft assembly

Compatibility

• Minelab Manticore metal detector

• Minelab M8 search coil

• Minelab M9 search coil

• Minelab M11 search coil

• Minelab M15 search coil

Specifications

• Shaft section: Lower

• Material: Carbon fiber

• Length: Approximately 22 inches

• Manufacturer: Minelab

• Minelab part number: 3011-0481

Package Includes

• Minelab Manticore carbon-fiber lower shaft assembly

• Supplied search-coil mounting components

Important: Search coil, skidplate, middle shaft, upper shaft, control unit, and complete metal detector are not included.

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Features & Specifications:

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• Durable steel construction
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Common Uses:

• Coin shooting
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