K38 lantern

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K38 lantern

Post by Robin » Tue Sep 28, 2021 7:52 pm

This subject has been debated for years. While I don't have the official answer for which model of lantern goes in the guard on the lid of the K38 trailer, from my own experience this is what I've found.
I own many different models of WW2 and earlier US military lanterns, I have only found one that actually fits the lantern guard. And that's the Embury Model 150. I'm not saying that this is the correct one, but so far no other has turned up that fits.
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Re: K38 lantern

Post by mtflorio » Tue Sep 28, 2021 8:37 pm

Robin I have been told that the correct lantern is the Dietz Little Wizard. Have you tried one of those?
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Re: K38 lantern

Post by Robin » Tue Sep 28, 2021 8:38 pm

When I find one that has a military connection, I'll try it.
41 M3 37mm A/T gun
42 M1A1 75mm pack how
43 MBT trailer
43 WC52
43 WC62
44 Chevy 1.5 ton
44 MZ2 USMC radio Jeep
44 RL35 reel cart
44 K38 trailer
43 K52 trailer
43 M3A4 handcarts(8)
M1942 USMC handcart
M1917 Litter Carrier
M1917 Ammo cart
43 Columbia bike

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Re: K38 lantern

Post by Robin » Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:25 pm

This is what happens when you get too much stuff. In another location in my collection I discovered a US marked Dietz Little Wizard and found that it is essentially the same size as my Embury Model 150. And yes, it does fit the K38 lantern guard.
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41 M3 37mm A/T gun
42 M1A1 75mm pack how
43 MBT trailer
43 WC52
43 WC62
44 Chevy 1.5 ton
44 MZ2 USMC radio Jeep
44 RL35 reel cart
44 K38 trailer
43 K52 trailer
43 M3A4 handcarts(8)
M1942 USMC handcart
M1917 Litter Carrier
M1917 Ammo cart
43 Columbia bike


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