Original U.S. WWII Army M1942 Mountain Backpack - Rucksack with Frame by Lyon & Coulson - Dated 1942 Flintlock Muskets and Rifles The Migulet or Miquelet ignition

The Migulet or Miquelet ignition system is a hangover from high quality Italian pistols of the 17th and early 18th centuries

though the lid itself is a bit warped

Also included in this grouping is a lovely hardcover book on the “HISTORY OF THE 508TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY” by William G

The fuze cap is unfortunately missing

however the lockup is loose due to wear

Original U.S. WWII Army M1942 Mountain Backpack - Rucksack with Frame by Lyon & Coulson - Dated 1942 Flintlock Muskets and Rifles The Migulet or Miquelet ignitionOriginal 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