Black enamel US canteen 1942 info help

**Toecutter** · 12-15-2018, 04:59 AM

Steel canteen with a black enamel finish,looks like maybe it was dipped.White ink stamped on bottom.

**reneblacky** · 12-15-2018, 06:32 AM

Love it, not common! Something I'm missing in the junk pile.

**christek** · 12-15-2018, 06:46 AM

Very nice! These were only made during 1942. This one appears to be made by F.E.Co - Fletcher Enameling Co.

**reneblacky** · 12-15-2018, 06:48 AM

Ahh Chris Cheers! You are on it Mate!

**Toecutter** · 12-15-2018, 04:18 PM

Thanks guys!First one I have had,dosent seem very practical as there is rust where the enamel chipped off,on the outside at least.

**christek** · 12-15-2018, 05:14 PM

by Toecutter

Thanks guys!First one I have had,dosent seem very practical as there is rust where the enamel chipped off,on the outside at least.

I'm sure I read once that they were discontinued after complaints in the field regarding this very thing happening on the inside as well.

**Toecutter** · 12-15-2018, 09:52 PM

Thanks,here is a better pic in natural light.I wonder if they didnt scrap these and reuse the steel,I just dont see them around.

**RH1941** · 12-15-2018, 10:23 PM

Very nice I have a friend who collects them

**earlymb** · 12-16-2018, 11:36 AM

They are uncommon but not rare, they also used blue enamel and I think I have one those lying around somewhere. All enameled canteens (should) have the early plastic flat top cap I believe.

The enameled cup though is VERY rare and fetches a high price whenever one comes up for sale.

**gel65** · 12-17-2018, 02:49 AM

Very nice canteen, I'm sure these cost more to produce than your regular stamped canteen as well. Even rarer yet is the enamel messkit which demands serious money.