Johan Willaert Posted August 17, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 17, 2008 While cleaning up pioneer tools, I came across these 2 Picks. One is about 25" long and is marked D next to C.F.S. The other one is a bit longer and is marked with a logo, which I cannot make out... Both are similar to the one shown in FM21-105 Engineer Soldier's Handbook (June 2nd, 1943) on page 8. The blade side of the longer pick is much smaller than the ones generally encountered on the vehicle racks. Anyway, can anyone confirm these are WW2 GI Issue? Or if not, what country they are from. Thanks! Johan Quote '29th,Let's Go!' Link to post Share on other sites
Fixbayonets! Posted August 17, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 17, 2008 Johan, not sure if this is of any help but I have a similar pick to the bottom one you have posted. I picked this up at a yard sale years ago. The pick is marked TRUE TEMPER on one side and with a large number 7 on the other side, no date that I can find. The handle is marked 4Lh1286 and it looks to retain it's original olive drab paint. The pick measures 24 inches long, the handle 36 inches long. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fixbayonets! Posted August 17, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 17, 2008 Pick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fixbayonets! Posted August 17, 2008 Share #4 Posted August 17, 2008 TRUE TEMPER marked on pick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fixbayonets! Posted August 17, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 17, 2008 Markings on handle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robinb Posted August 17, 2008 Share #6 Posted August 17, 2008 Rob, your handle is GI for sure. The first number on the handle is 41, then H stands for Handle. I doubt though that the head is GI. I just recently found one that is US marked. I'll post a photo later today. Johan, I don't believe that either of your picks are USGI issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Willaert Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted August 17, 2008 OK, Thanks both... Johan Quote '29th,Let's Go!' Link to post Share on other sites
Fixbayonets! Posted August 17, 2008 Share #8 Posted August 17, 2008 Robin, thanks for the info. I also have my doubts about the head being GI. I thought it may have a chance since it was made by True Temper (a wartime manufacturer) but without being U.S. marked it's probably civilian. I will look for your US marked head when you post. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J_Andrews Posted August 18, 2008 Share #9 Posted August 18, 2008 Red-painted gear is common in forest-fire fighting, to make it more visible. The pick heads may have been purchased off the shelf by the US Forest Service or any one of dozens State-level entities or locla fire depts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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