Is that a ww2 liner?

[docRoe]

[gel65]

The shell of the liner looks like ww2 along with the chin strap but the webbing inside looks like repros

[relicz]

Looks to be Korean War era. What does the outside paint look like?

[ruddersrangers44]

KW Capac 1951 contract produced liner made with the less common olive drab painted "A" steel washers.................

[Opex]

Totally agree with Jake, it's a from WW2 Westy mold which was retooled for use by Capac in 1951 ,Korean war issue.

[ruddersrangers44]

Nicely put Gary,glad im not alone on molding tool heads and lend-lease 200 tonne presses etc..........

[Opex]

Nicely put Gary,glad im not alone on molding tool heads and lend-lease 200 tonne presses etc..........

Your not alone with this fact Jake, I have quite a few KW 51/52 issue liners that were taken off the WW2 Westy molds,fascinating subject the molds of M1 liners

[ruddersrangers44]

Your not alone with this fact Jake, I have quite a few KW 51/52 issue liners that were taken off the WW2 Westy molds,fascinating subject the molds of M1 liners

It certainly is mate,just wish others would study then our jobs would be made a little easier............

[ruddersrangers44]

Here's my 2 Korean Capac liners which are both featured here on seperate threads,one has green A washers the other black......

[docRoe]

Friend, iT IS DATED 1945 IN NAP STRAP