Another M1917A1
Hi guys,
Seems like a few of these are coming out of the woodwork lately…here’s another M1917A1 with a British made lid: maker FS 175.
The name W. Hieken, which is burned on the liner, matches two "Walter Hiekens", each with different birthdays, both serving with the USMC. This lid might have been to the Pacific theatre
Also note the non-standard top nut/bolt, which I have seen seen on other lids. Maybe a field repair or they ran out of the standard stuff?
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