joefriday22 Posted December 23, 2017 Share #1 Posted December 23, 2017 Hello folks, I recently picked up this WW2 era USN United-Carr fastener kit ( NAF 1156-1 - Government Fastener Kit 4823 ) and I'm pretty happy to have it. 99.999% complete. My days of owning minty gear with missing snaps are over. The knife sheaths shown will soon look good as new as I now have the fasteners to replace the missing parts. Best, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jumpin Jack Posted December 23, 2017 Share #3 Posted December 23, 2017 I'm confused. Aren't you supposed to have a male and female fixture to a suitable closure? I'm seeing two female parts. Am I missing something? Most impressive kit! You should be getting a lot of calls. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIGMO Posted December 23, 2017 Share #4 Posted December 23, 2017 Super nice kit! Did the U.S. Army or AAF have similar kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joefriday22 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted December 24, 2017 I'm confused. Aren't you supposed to have a male and female fixture to a suitable closure? I'm seeing two female parts. Am I missing something? Most impressive kit! You should be getting a lot of calls. Jack Yes Jack, I obtained the sheaths as you see them now with only the female parts still attached. The male parts have not been attached yet but will be soon now that I have the kit. Best, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted December 24, 2017 Share #6 Posted December 24, 2017 Nice find.I have a hand tool and order the snaps from Dot/Scovill.The dies can get spendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B. Posted December 24, 2017 Share #7 Posted December 24, 2017 I got one of those sets a number of years ago, too. It seems a lot of the hardware is designed for use on cloth or webbing and won't handle the thickness of leather. Maybe you got a more complete kit. I know mine didn't have all the grommets. If you figure out what the ball-shaped items are as shown in the top right corner of the first photo, please let me know. I just can't make sense of them! Oh - GREAT find! I think you'll be glad you have it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joefriday22 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted December 24, 2017 Nice find.I have a hand tool and order the snaps from Dot/Scovill.The dies can get spendy. I have a small business making rifle slings, belts, and a few other items, mostly for the local SEAL Teams and I order snaps and such from DOT and Index Fasteners but now I can repair my WW2 era items with original WW2 era fasteners. I didn't want to put modern snaps on the above posted knife sheaths. Best, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joefriday22 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted December 24, 2017 I got one of those sets a number of years ago, too. It seems a lot of the hardware is designed for use on cloth or webbing and won't handle the thickness of leather. Maybe you got a more complete kit. I know mine didn't have all the grommets. If you figure out what the ball-shaped items are as shown in the top right corner of the first photo, please let me know. I just can't make sense of them! Steve Those are the caps or "buttons" for the "Anzo" style snap, the rest of the set is shown in the compartments below in the same right side row. Almost every fastener in this kit can be used with leather. Best, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted December 24, 2017 Share #10 Posted December 24, 2017 Thats an amazing find.....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted December 24, 2017 Share #11 Posted December 24, 2017 Wow Rob that is a great find !! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joefriday22 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted December 24, 2017 Thank you Mike and Chris.. Took a lot of effort to get the kit from its previous owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRhangar Posted January 14, 2021 Share #13 Posted January 14, 2021 Hello, new to the forum, found it while researching a NAF 1156-1 kit that I found in my father's items. Would anyone have an idea of a fair price to the buyer and seller on something like this? It looks to pretty complete, it weighs a ton. Thanks for your input! Bart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 15, 2021 Share #14 Posted January 15, 2021 12 hours ago, NRhangar said: Hello, new to the forum, found it while researching a NAF 1156-1 kit that I found in my father's items. Would anyone have an idea of a fair price to the buyer and seller on something like this? It looks to pretty complete, it weighs a ton. Thanks for your input! Bart I'd be interested in this kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRhangar Posted January 15, 2021 Share #15 Posted January 15, 2021 Good morning Spike, thanks for the interest in the kit. It is for sale, but I do not know the value, was hoping someone on the forum would be able to help with that. I have one local offer already, waiting to see what I learn before I let it go. If you would like to make an offer, that would be great. Shipping on this will be high so I would need to know what city and state, zip you want it shipped to to get you the cost. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 16, 2021 Share #16 Posted January 16, 2021 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-40Warhawk Posted January 16, 2021 Share #17 Posted January 16, 2021 On 1/14/2021 at 8:11 AM, NRhangar said: Hello, new to the forum, found it while researching a NAF 1156-1 kit that I found in my father's items. Would anyone have an idea of a fair price to the buyer and seller on something like this? It looks to pretty complete, it weighs a ton. Thanks for your input! Bart Great find, worth quite a bit as most of the hardware is there. Believe someone on the G503.com forum has a couple of these. The snaps are in high demand for those restoring/repairing and making webgear. It looks like you have most of the setting tools too! Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRhangar Posted January 16, 2021 Share #18 Posted January 16, 2021 Thanks for the suggestion P-40 Warhawk, I have submitted a request to join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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