Original U.S. WWII M1942 Experimental BLUE Porcelain Enamel Canteen Cup - Dated 1942 Snider Rifle Parts this example is not rimfire

this example is not rimfire

The inside of the cap is lined in a copper-colored nylon

with a bit of flaking and light oxidation The nickel plated steel fittings are still present

perhaps the FAB-500 M-46

This very nice Mid-war production knife is marked on the blade with both the trademark logo and RZM code of famed maker Ed

Original U.S. WWII M1942 Experimental BLUE Porcelain Enamel Canteen Cup - Dated 1942 Snider Rifle Parts this example is not rimfireOriginal Item: Only One Available. Early in World War II, aluminum was urgently needed for aircraft. Therefore, in 1942 stainless steel canteens were substituted for aluminum and alternative materials were investigated, such as plastic for canteens. Another idea for conserving the most valuable metals was to use a lower quality metal with a porcelain enameled coating. The result was this, the M1942 Porcelain Enamel Canteen. Unfortunately, this