Brian Keith Posted October 20, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 20, 2014 Here is an uncommon accessory for the Model of 1917 Machine Gun Cart. It is the canvas cover that protects it from the elements and it was part of the equipment for each cart, ammunition or gun cart. It is a very tan color canvas. The finished size is 58 ½ inches High by 69 inches wide. The “wide“ size is if you read the “US” correctly. It has eight steel rings sewn into it for grommets on the four corners and in the center of each side. There are ropes attached to each grommet and braided on so they cannot be easily removed. The front edge (if you can correctly read the “US”) has a reinforcing edge. The “US” letters are three inches high and the company letters are ½ inch high. It has no maker marks. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted October 20, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 20, 2014 Interesting item you found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 20, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 20, 2014 That is really a neat find. I've been negotiating a price on two M1917 ammo carts for a long time. if/when I get them, that's something that I'll need to watch for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks for you interest and comments. This was found by a buddy a several years ago from an old time antique dealer who used to get real surplus from the Jeffersonville, IN Depot. It does display well with our Model of 1917 Machine Gun Ammunition Cart. I sent the specks to a fellow in northern Indiana who is going to have some reproductions made for carts in his collection. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmbrzmn101 Posted May 25, 2020 Share #5 Posted May 25, 2020 On 10/20/2014 at 4:33 PM, Brian Keith said: Thanks for you interest and comments. This was found by a buddy a several years ago from an old time antique dealer who used to get real surplus from the Jeffersonville, IN Depot. It does display well with our Model of 1917 Machine Gun Ammunition Cart. I sent the specks to a fellow in northern Indiana who is going to have some reproductions made for carts in his collection. BKW Brian, May I get some specs on this tarp also. I would love to find one myself. But a repro may have to do for the time being. Thanks, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted May 26, 2020 Hi Chris, I'll try to dig up my old photos and measurements or reshoot them. I suspect this is an item that would be very hard to find on the loose anymore. This would have been a handy size tarp for camping and farmers to use, so likely most simply were used up after hitting the surplus market. My buddy paid nearly nothing for it but it is quite an uncommon item! Best Regards BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmbrzmn101 Posted May 26, 2020 Share #7 Posted May 26, 2020 Thanks Brian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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