Jon S Posted March 2, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 2, 2016 Anyone familiar with a USN MK1 life jacket with the contract number: U.S. RUBBER CO. CONTRACT N-288 S-113 I've seen a couple of them now in minty to worn and grungy, so I don't think they're reproductions. Could this be a supplemental order? Just shooting in the dark here. Thanks, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dustin Posted March 2, 2016 Share #5 Posted March 2, 2016 That is a standard quantity Bureau of Aeronautics Aviation Suppy Office contract. It's a really nice example and genuine. Prices on these have really dropped, what they want for it would have sold all day long 10+ years ago but now they are in the 300-650 range pending bidding wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks on that, Dustin. I threw an offer of less than half of the asking price at the seller and he accepted it, so I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted March 14, 2016 Share #7 Posted March 14, 2016 Nice MK1. whatpriceglory.com sells the reproductions. They can be seen on ebay.com also. The waist strap assy. may differ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinO Posted March 31, 2016 Share #8 Posted March 31, 2016 FWIW, Fabyanic flew with Torpedo Squadron 30 off the USS Belleau Wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted April 3, 2016 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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