hirsca Posted February 21, 2014 Share #1 Posted February 21, 2014 Estate sale find today. Genuine or not? Maker marked Baker-Lockwood Mfg. Co. Inc. 1943. Zippered compartment in top flap with brass Talon zipper. Pic heavy. Any info is much appreciated. Thanks, Al. #1 of 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hirsca Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted February 21, 2014 #8 of 8 Thanks, Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 21, 2014 Share #9 Posted February 21, 2014 WWII USMC jungle pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted February 21, 2014 WWII USMC jungle pack Thanks Brig. I was hoping that it was legit, I had just never seen one in person. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted February 22, 2014 Share #11 Posted February 22, 2014 WWII USMC jungle pack Its actually an Army QMC specification Pack, Jungle. However they did see use within the USMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldabewla Posted February 22, 2014 Share #12 Posted February 22, 2014 VERY NICE PACK! they sell in this nice condition for $350 to $400 on ebay Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackconaway Posted February 22, 2014 Share #13 Posted February 22, 2014 wow! wonderful pack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA.mil.history Posted February 22, 2014 Share #14 Posted February 22, 2014 I can honestly say that I am green with envy (OD#7 of course). What an impressive estate find! Just goes to show that there are still treasures out there waiting to be discovered. Congratulations.... Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 22, 2014 Share #15 Posted February 22, 2014 Does'nt surprise me its from an estate sale.More of these were bought surplus after the war for Boy Scout use than you can imagine. I have owned a dozen or so of the camo ones over the years and several of the OD ones.Common Boy scout modification was to take off the back suspension straps that attached to the cartridge belt and often the extra straps of the fron suspenders. Finally upgraded my camo pack to one that still has the straps tied with period cordage.Pretty much unissued. NIce addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted February 22, 2014 Share #16 Posted February 22, 2014 Very nice find! That's the first 'flage Jungle Pack I've ever seen which was made by B.L.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks for all of the kind words. My brother, the Marine, is coming over tomorrow. I probably should hide it so it doesn't get covered with drool. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted February 22, 2014 Share #18 Posted February 22, 2014 Nice pack! the only reproductions of these are made by WWII Impressions and I am guessing like on all of their other products they mark them WWII Impressions. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted February 22, 2014 Share #19 Posted February 22, 2014 I'm gonna have to take a look at Impressions' repros just for kicks; I didn't know anyone was repopping these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk0911 Posted February 22, 2014 Share #20 Posted February 22, 2014 Very, Very Nice Camo pack!! - well done - this one has the re enforced rivets for the shoulder straps - they is an earlier version without these rivets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted February 22, 2014 Share #21 Posted February 22, 2014 Very, Very Nice Camo pack!! - well done - this one has the re enforced rivets for the shoulder straps - they is an earlier version without these rivets. It also seems that the early J.P.s didn't have the retainer buckles for the flap closure straps, right below the loops for these straps, which is also the case with Al's Pack. Below is a Boyt which has them at left, and a Hinson which doesn't, both made in '43... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted February 22, 2014 Share #22 Posted February 22, 2014 I'm gonna have to take a look at Impressions' repros just for kicks; I didn't know anyone was repopping these. Yeah if you look at the "Reenacting and Repro Gear" section a few days ago they posted them. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted February 22, 2014 Share #23 Posted February 22, 2014 Yes Dave, I had a look-see a couple hours ago...they did a great job on that, and it's very commendable that they make sure to stamp everything with their logo to prevent "enterprising" dealers from attempting to burn folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share #24 Posted February 23, 2014 It also seems that the early J.P.s didn't have the retainer buckles for the flap closure straps, right below the loops for these straps, which is also the case with Al's Pack. Below is a Boyt which has them at left, and a Hinson which doesn't, both made in '43... Details, details, details....that's what makes this forum so great! I would never have know about the early vs. later versions if it wasn't for members like mdk0911 and 'Flage Guy. Thanks again for the informative information. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted February 23, 2014 Share #25 Posted February 23, 2014 Details, details, details....that's what makes this forum so great! It almost gets frustrating sometimes, trying to make sure you have all the different variations! But like you said, it also makes this pastime great fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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