hawkdriver Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Guy sold this as a WWII lightweight 10th Mountain, mountain rucksack. Don't know if that is true, but it definitely isn't the normal rucksack. The back part The wool padded straps Top of the flap Front of pack Detail of zipper, same as early compass pouches Visit my eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/crustyw4scorner/ Link to post Share on other sites
hawkdriver Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Right Side Left Side Bottom Inside flap Inside compartment Inside pocket Visit my eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/crustyw4scorner/ Link to post Share on other sites
'Flage Guy Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Hawk- What you have there is just the first model of the standard Mountain Rucksack, which was revised to the larger, familiar version in 1942; yours is missing the removable flap closure strap, but that's not uncommon with these, and that's a very clean pack :thumbsup: The flap stays put over the top center of the pack much better when it is hooked to the pouch than it does with the long strap, and numerous photos of this Rucksack in use by soldiers feature it rigged this way. Here is an authoritative link on W.W.II Rucksacks: http://www.mountaintroops.us/history_rucksack.html Support our troops...abandoning the War on Terror is not an affordable luxury.I'm so old, I still call W.W.II U.S. militaria "war surplus". God's blessings in the Name of our Lord Jesus- Jim Robertson Link to post Share on other sites
hawkdriver Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'll be jiggered, I learn something new every day! Visit my eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/crustyw4scorner/ Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Agreed I own a couple of the first model and both have the solid galvanized wire frame,zip pocket and padded shoulder straps.I have even seen the second model (the one we all comonly see) with a wire frame ocassionally.Dont know if you would call it a transitional or just the makers utilizeing parts on hand or a surplus store creation after the war.I have ran into a dozen or so over the years but never bought one. In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Nice 1st pattern there Steve! I'll concur with my esteemed colleagues. These rucks are considerably more difficult to find than the standard M1942 pattern. In memory of 1LT Julius C. Goldman, XO of F/330th, 83rd Infantry Division 1944-45. Looking for ETO/MTO P-47 and Tactical Reconnaissance Unit photographs and any items associated with WWII Jewish fighter pilots. Curator of Arms & Armor at the National Museum of the Marine Corps http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2009.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2010.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2011.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2012.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2013.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gif Link to post Share on other sites
hawkdriver Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 I was going to turn this one, but am thinking I may go ahead and keep it. Just picked up a M-1918 Au Lion trench knife and need to get that funding paid off, looking like I will need to sell something else now :think: Visit my eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/crustyw4scorner/ Link to post Share on other sites
rambob Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Where is the maker and date ink stamp normally located on this pack? I have an identical style pack and cant find the ink stamps on it anywhere. Bob "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor, dumb, bastard die for his country" George Pattons speech to the Third Army. Link to post Share on other sites
robinb Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I just checked 4 of mine. They are all stamped under the main flap near the snap. 2 of them are very faintly marked and 2 are real clear. Link to post Share on other sites
rambob Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Thanks again Robin. I have looked where you suggested on the pack and I see no trace of an ink stamp. I used natural light and magnification and cant even see a hint of the ink stamp. I guess this pack may have gotten out of the factory without being marked. Bob "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor, dumb, bastard die for his country" George Pattons speech to the Third Army. Link to post Share on other sites
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