USN Fuel Can

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USN Fuel Can

Post by Dave A. » Wed Sep 07, 2022 3:02 pm

Okay, I have a few military vehicles but readily know little of fuel cans. I purchased a gas can that is embossed with USN. Question: is this a US Navy can or are the letters "USN" just used by the manufacturer?

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Re: USN Fuel Can

Post by pgcf » Thu Sep 08, 2022 12:56 pm

It's a Navy can. Check on the bottom for the date.

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Re: USN Fuel Can

Post by Dave A. » Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:57 pm

Oh, great! I just had not seen a USN can before. It says "43" on the bottom. I don't have a Navy vehicle so will probably sell it.

Thank you for answering.

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Re: USN Fuel Can

Post by Hammerhead » Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:28 pm

GREAT find on the USN Jerry Can. If you decide to sell it you will NOT have any trouble doing so!
1943 White M-3 Halftrack, 1944 CCKW 353, 1945 MB, 1944 Bantam T3,
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Re: USN Fuel Can

Post by Dave A. » Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:55 am

Well, if I could only read correctly...the bottom of the can is embossed with a "42" and not a "43". See the photo.

Thank you for your input.

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Re: USN Fuel Can

Post by pgcf » Fri Sep 09, 2022 5:15 pm

If you want to sell it you should post it with the pictures on the for sale tab of the G.

It should go quickly.

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Re: USN Fuel Can

Post by Utah GPW » Thu Sep 15, 2022 12:08 pm

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Re: USN Fuel Can

Post by vwsf » Fri Sep 16, 2022 10:44 am

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