collector Posted July 6, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 6, 2017 Dug this out of storage. Seems like WW2, not sure. WATER on side was in yellow, looks like it was originally OD, over-painted blue, then back to OD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted July 6, 2017 Share #2 Posted July 6, 2017 1960's vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted July 10, 2017 Is it the size of the pour spout that's the indicator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted July 10, 2017 Share #4 Posted July 10, 2017 No. The fact that it's aluminum is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turmanator Posted July 23, 2017 Share #5 Posted July 23, 2017 Surprised there is no date on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted September 6, 2017 saw no dates, where might one be? Want to sell it, so need all info I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted September 7, 2017 Share #7 Posted September 7, 2017 the WWII water cans that I have seen were dated on the top under the lift handles...not saying they were all dated under the handles...I have an early water can with a threaded vent on top...42 dated IIRC the aluminum cans are nice as they can usually be cleaned up and used again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz67 Posted September 12, 2017 Share #8 Posted September 12, 2017 A lot of Vietnam cans are marked under the handles, it is not embossed like WWII cans and can be difficult to see, especially if there is an overcoat of [paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted September 12, 2017 Share #9 Posted September 12, 2017 I have an older water can and they also seem to be coated on the inside to resist rust and corrosian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted September 13, 2017 Share #10 Posted September 13, 2017 is it a tan color coating? wonder what it is? resin, porcelain? I have seen this in the desert canteen/1919 water container too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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