Military Ammunition Sled ?

[zepher11]

I saw this the other day. Advertised as a military ammunition sled. Anyone have any idea if this is US military or of what vintage it may be? Being red, it seems like it would be more of a towed target in the snow. Just found it to be an interesting item nonetheless.

 

Thanks,

 

Z

 

[mattsmilitary]

Dont know if its military but thats one COOL piece!!!!!!

[Survival]

That's an Air Force item from the 1950s 60s or so that was used to carry survival equipment in case of a crash landing.

[robinb]

Type A-16 Aerial Delivery Container. Data from a 1959 dated USAF manual.

 

[zepher11]

Type A-16 Aerial Delivery Container. Data from a 1959 dated USAF manual.

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You nailed it. That's it! It is kinda interesting. Not much snow around here to put it to any good use, however.

 

Thanks Robin!

[Captaindan82]

I know I am reviving an old thread here, but I just inherited 2 of these (minus the canvas tow straps) and was wondering if there is any value to these? They seem to be in good condition. I just am unsure of what to do with them. Thanks in advance for the help.

[aznation]

I know I am reviving an old thread here, but I just inherited 2 of these (minus the canvas tow straps) and was wondering if there is any value to these? They seem to be in good condition. I just am unsure of what to do with them. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

Source: PriceItAntiques.com

 

I found this one. Hope that helps.

 

RARE 1957 Military Mather Airforce Base Aerial Delivery Sled Emergency Survival

 

 

Sold For: $125.95 USD - Date: 1/2/2017 12AM - Channel: Online Auction - Source: eBay

 

Category: Unknown Category - Original Category: Collectibles:Militaria:1954-60:Original Period Items

 

Up for auction is a hard to find RARE 1957 US Military Mather Air Force Base Aerial Delivery Sled Emergency Survival Kit. Dated 7, 1957. Type A-16. Made by National Light Metals. S Plastic Corp Caro, Mich.

 

The sled could be parachuted into a remote area and then could be easily towed due to its light weight. The sled was designed to be very light weight and was built from a magnesium alloy and weighs only 27lbs. while measuring 21"wide x 14" high x 44" long. The sled has a sealed top cover that is held in place with 10 clamp latches. One of the latches is damaged. New, the sled cost between $1400 and $2200 .

 

Mather Air Force Base (Mather AFB) was a United States Air Force Base, which was closed in 1993. It was located 12 miles (19 km) east of Sacramento , on the south side of U.S. Route 50 in Sacramento County, California . Mather Field was one of 32 Air Service training camps established after the United States entry into World War I in April 1917.