Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co with British Made Infantry Carrier - dated 1943 & 44 Availability_International which still locks but does

which still locks but does not hold securely

The larger

and also replaced the delicate adjustable Lyman sight to a simple L sight

this is actually a Chinese produced example

Just received included in a marvelous private collection of Flintlock Pistols

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co with British Made Infantry Carrier - dated 1943 & 44 Availability_International which still locks but doesOriginal 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. This is an excellent rare example of an experimental Ethylcellulose Canteen, complete with an original WWII dated infantry carrier. The canteen itself is marked on the bottom with U. S. 1943 and a small