Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Carrier & M1936 Pistol Belt Category_Receiver using a smoothbore barrel of

using a smoothbore barrel of 23 inches in length

and liberated 32

The pistol came to us with a print out of an illustrated research diagram made by Frederick G

All the markings are still crisp with little of the original paint retained

Verified recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Carrier & M1936 Pistol Belt Category_Receiver using a smoothbore barrel ofOriginal 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 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen. Unfortunately, this