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

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

brought back from Europe by a USGI after the war

perhaps the FAB-500 M-46

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