bazelot Posted February 3, 2011 Share #26 Posted February 3, 2011 Does anyone have any info on N383S contract numbers? A lot of people seem to think they are post war contracts but is there any definite indications to say that none were made in WWII? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival Posted February 13, 2011 Share #27 Posted February 13, 2011 I need help on a USN contract number also. Tag on a model M69F leather flight coat. Contract number is NXS 5133 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtiger Posted August 17, 2011 Share #28 Posted August 17, 2011 Does anyone have any info on N383S contract numbers? A lot of people seem to think they are post war contracts but is there any definite indications to say that none were made in WWII? I've got a N383s1035 L.W Foster AN-J-3a, and this can't be a 50's or 60's contract because the AN-J-3a stopped production in '47. The L.W Foster 55J14, which also has the N383s contract no. is very similar, but when was the AN-J-3a made? check out the photos below It's painted with a WWII disney logo, Oswald the lucky rabbit, which is the patch for the VO-3 squadron, would love any more info on this odd jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stony Posted January 29, 2012 Share #29 Posted January 29, 2012 What does the contract number "NOs 416A" tell you? Thanks in advance. Stony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkvalley Posted June 4, 2014 Share #30 Posted June 4, 2014 Hi Alls, Hi Jerry Here is my latest acquisition. I can not find the contract number : NOA(s)-3196, there has a date but it is illegible. Thank you for your help. Laurent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkvalley Posted June 4, 2014 Share #31 Posted June 4, 2014 Contract n° Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kai robert Posted February 19, 2016 Share #33 Posted February 19, 2016 Well, how about this number, N-151-S-57462. There is a date stamp, feb 2 1945 but is that manufactur date or date when arrived to navy depot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share #34 Posted February 25, 2016 The contractor took some liberty on using dashes, it should look more like N151s-57462. The numbered prefixes like that are regional purchasing offices, this for the Purchasing Office New York City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted April 30, 2016 Share #35 Posted April 30, 2016 I didn't see this number listed: NXsx82967 Too new? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share #36 Posted April 30, 2016 Post #1 has the NXSX bracket, It would be a daunting task to list every contract as there were tens of thousands. The lists are merely presented to plug in a number such as yours so you would get a feel of time frame of when your contract was awarded. In this case Keith that contract is Oct-Nov 1944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted April 30, 2016 Share #37 Posted April 30, 2016 Thank you, I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbaczuk Posted October 7, 2016 Share #38 Posted October 7, 2016 So a flight suit with the contract NXS5513..is that 1943 manufactured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share #39 Posted October 12, 2016 So a flight suit with the contract NXS5513..is that 1943 manufactured? Flight suits would be under the cognizant of the Bureau of Aeronautics. Often is the case the designator "A" is left out, NXSA. Are you missing a digit in your contract? if it is correct it is a very early procuremnt and what is the model of the flight suit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted October 13, 2016 Share #40 Posted October 13, 2016 Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbaczuk Posted October 13, 2016 Share #41 Posted October 13, 2016 Flight suits would be under the cognizant of the Bureau of Aeronautics. Often is the case the designator "A" is left out, NXSA. Are you missing a digit in your contract? if it is correct it is a very early procuremnt and what is the model of the flight suit? Hi there. The contract I posted is verbatim off the tag. It is a leather heated suit with a 4 digit serial number. -Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Minton Posted October 13, 2016 Share #42 Posted October 13, 2016 I hope someone could help me on this one. From the "Naval Clothing Depot" label my understanding is this is late 1940's, but I could be wrong. Contract number is U55-U-10275-31. The item is a seresucker working uniform dress, but not sure if it is Navy Nurse Corps, WAVES, or Women's Reserve. Dating the item would help me narrow my search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share #43 Posted October 13, 2016 Hi there. The contract I posted is verbatim off the tag. It is a leather heated suit with a 4 digit serial number. -Paul Now that helped out a lot, your suit was contracted in May of 1942 so most likely was manufactured the same year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbaczuk Posted October 13, 2016 Share #44 Posted October 13, 2016 Ahh.. Thanks. This is an interesting and useful thread. I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted November 18, 2016 Share #45 Posted November 18, 2016 Hi guys - I just picked up this N1 deck jacket from a local antique shop out here in Indiana - the jacket itself appears almost unused. The Alpaca lining is mint and the exterior is in great condition as well. I'm rather green when it comes to collecting WWII items so I'm hoping to get some validation on this piece being authentic (or not). Thanks for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted November 18, 2016 Share #46 Posted November 18, 2016 Interior pic w/ label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted November 18, 2016 Share #47 Posted November 18, 2016 ...and the Talon zipper with a grenade ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted November 18, 2016 Share #48 Posted November 18, 2016 I have used the collective information from this post many times and give a thanks to all who contributed. However, I do need help with this contract number. From what I have read, I think that this aircraft manifold pressure gauge is pre-war. But I would like some thoughts from you all. Picures aren't the greatest, but under the center post on the face of the dial, it reads: BU.AERO.U.S.NAVY. The back has the entwined anchor/US stamp. The contract number is: NOS 78136. All comments much appreciated. Thanks, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted November 18, 2016 Share #49 Posted November 18, 2016 Sorry, hit the reply button too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted November 18, 2016 Share #50 Posted November 18, 2016 Hi Dustin, Here is another Navy Contract number for you to decipher if you don't mind. The tag reads: 10 RIBBONS CAP (FRENCH) CONTRACT N140S 62215A thanks Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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