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Post by kat1918 on Dec 21, 2011 13:53:50 GMT -8
Any one have any recomendations where to find parts to rebuild a canteen?
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Post by hwolf on Dec 21, 2011 14:39:14 GMT -8
I've rebuilt probably 30 canteens in my days and it really depends on what you have. Repro covers and clips are easy to get. Leather harnesses are also doable. The real hard part are the corks. Historic Reproductions no longer makes repros so you must rebuild the cork using the original hardware. If you are interested in doing this...shoot me an email at wkoliwer@yahoo.com I can rebuild the cork or do a full restoration.
Cheers
Dan
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Post by kat1918 on Dec 21, 2011 19:54:47 GMT -8
Thanks Dan,the cover and,leather I can handle realy just need the cork hardware and,clip. If you have any spares you would part with shoot me a pm.
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Post by oskar2ndchev on Dec 21, 2011 20:53:16 GMT -8
Would it be possible to have the metal fitting reproduced at a realistic cost? Something to consider if it hasn't been already.
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Post by kat1918 on Dec 27, 2011 10:10:46 GMT -8
One would think  there is a repro of almost everything else but,not these or,messkits. |
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Post by Hoffmann on Dec 27, 2011 17:23:25 GMT -8
FYI - Hessen Antique had a prototype Messkit a the GWA fall event - looked good. The top and body were made from multiple aluminum panels welded together and looked a little crude from the inside, but everything was ground smooth from the outside and it looked good to me (just needed paint). I did not have a spork to snap into its place in the body, so I don't know about how it compares size-wise. I asked price-point, and Rick said maybe $40-$50.
Randall
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Post by kat1918 on Dec 27, 2011 19:04:43 GMT -8
Why weld one together I wonder? If a factory can stamp out helmets makes no sense to take this route tome. Of course maybe that's just because it is a prototype.
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there is a repro of almost everything else but,not these or,messkits.
