Original U.S. WWII M-1943 Experimental Collapsible 2 QT Canteen - Cover and Bladder - RARE MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Blade Length: 6 5/8"

Blade Length: 6 5/8"

The bayonet itself is dated 8 - 10 for August of 1910

but production of this revision started in 1861

Barrel Length: 20Inches

The top of the tin has initials “L

Original U.S. WWII M-1943 Experimental Collapsible 2 QT Canteen - Cover and Bladder - RARE MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Blade Length: 6 5/8"Original Item: Only One Available. Experience in North Africa led the US Army to begin trials to update the field uniform. The resulting M 1943 experimental uniform saw many items adopted for service, including the M 43 field jacket and the classic M 43 double buckle combat boots. An interesting design that fell just short was the M 1943 2 Quart collapsible canteen, the forerunner of the bladder canteens of Vietnam. The M 43 was never fully