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JENSSEN
08-14-2011, 07:43 PM
Can anyone tell me the rarity, history and value to this gas can? got it at a flea market today

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prerunner1982
08-14-2011, 09:16 PM
Don't remember which can is better, the type you have or the type with the screw in cap. Are you going to resell or just seeing if you got a good deal?
Firemanray
08-14-2011, 09:22 PM
Best I can tell that is a 1944 water can, not for fuel, can't be sure about that. It was built by NESCO ( not sure what that means), there were several manufactures of those cans. One was USMC, United States Metal Co., not the marine corp. Should be easy to research.
prerunner1982
08-14-2011, 09:31 PM
I believe the W on the top means Water, from what I have read.
JENSSEN
08-14-2011, 09:34 PM
Odd it smells like old fuel, has a cork gaskett on the lid, uses a level type mechanism that seals the top. I bought it for $20 but thought it may be good for a persona resto on a old military jeep. If I do sell it I don't want to give it away,... Lol
prerunner1982
08-14-2011, 09:35 PM
Someone probably did not know it was a water can and used it for fuel. Of course I don't know how they could miss the big white W painted on it, but whatever.
4.3LXJ
08-14-2011, 09:53 PM
Yes Jensen, that is a water can. I used to have both. The gas cans have a threaded spout area. If it is in good condition and no rust inside so it can be used for water, contact G503.com or steelsoldier.com They can give you a good value, and you might be surprised what those guys will give you for it.
prerunner1982
08-15-2011, 05:02 PM
or www.steelsoldier.com

I am on there as well... with the same user name.
JENSSEN
08-15-2011, 06:46 PM
I am on there as well... with the same user name.

Mind cross posting for me?
prerunner1982
08-15-2011, 09:59 PM
Mind cross posting for me?

Done.... will let you know what they say.
prerunner1982
08-16-2011, 09:45 PM
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/auxillary-equipment/73855-water-can-value.html#post916589