Poll: WW2 USN cans

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Robin
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Poll: WW2 USN cans

Post by Robin » Thu Jan 15, 2026 5:56 pm

I have only seen two WW2 USN jerry cans. Both are dated 1943. Davis and Wheeling are the makers. Has anyone seen any other makers or different dates?
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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(9)
M1942 USMC handcart
M1917 Litter Carrier
M1917 Ammo cart
43 Columbia bike
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Re: Poll: WW2 USN cans

Post by Hammerhead » Thu Jan 22, 2026 6:41 pm

I checked my two USN Jerry cans and they are like yours; Davis -1943 and Wheeling -1943.
1943 White M-3 Halftrack, 1944 CCKW 353, 1945 MB, 1944 Bantam T3,
1945 Ben-Hur 1-ton trailer, MVPA 12610, NRA Life Member
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Re: Poll: WW2 USN cans

Post by Robin » Fri Jan 23, 2026 5:24 am

Thanks for responding. Any other USN cans out there?
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(9)
M1942 USMC handcart
M1917 Litter Carrier
M1917 Ammo cart
43 Columbia bike
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Re: Poll: WW2 USN cans

Post by gerrykan » Fri Jan 23, 2026 5:42 am

I have both Davis and Wheeling and from memory I believe they are dated 1943. Too cold here to go drag them out right now.
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Re: Poll: WW2 USN cans

Post by Steve Lash » Fri Jan 23, 2026 8:09 am

I have a 42 USN Wheeling. I would trade it for a 44 USN can.
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