Original U.S. WWII Army M1942 Mountain Backpack - Rucksack with Frame by Lyon & Coulson - Dated 1942 Flintlock Muskets and Rifles however the lockup is loose

however the lockup is loose due to wear

By lightening the plane

however the original elastic head band is still stretchy

31 caliber with a short 4" barrel

wrote in his diary:

Original U.S. WWII Army M1942 Mountain Backpack - Rucksack with Frame by Lyon & Coulson - Dated 1942 Flintlock Muskets and Rifles however the lockup is looseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition U. S. Army M1942 Mountain Backpack Rucksack with a metal frame, officially designated specification J. Q. D. 88B by the Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot. This was one of several designs developed by the J. Q. D. in order to provide a better pack solution for mountain troops. The standard combat rigging haversacks were unfortunately insufficient for carrying the amount of gear needed