Another Jerry Can ID thread

[Eaglefreek]

I picked up a couple jerry cans from Craigslist for $25. There is no name or any markings whatsoever on it. It looks similar to the Blitz cans but not as cheaply made. It has a 2.25" hole. Not that it really matters, but I'm just curious if anyone can ID them.

 

[off-roader]

look like old school blitz cans (versus nato can). May have been made for the military since the newer blitz cans of the same design use a different lid.

 

[Jim K in PA]

They look exactly like the Blitz-style cans I got from JC Whitney about 25 years ago.

 

[Eaglefreek]

Thanks for the replies. They had some old diesel in them and were a little nasty inside. I cleaned them out with the plan to but a chemical coating on the inside, but found out they already are lined and look like brand new inside. :clapsmile

 

[The Wizard]

I think gaskets for the lids maybe purchase from a place called Saturn Surplus. Or you can go here http://go-armynavy.com/index.php/survival/jerry-can-gaskets-10-pack.html

 

[91AzXJ]

Look at the bottom of the cans. If they are military surplus, they will be marked with the branch of service. Mine say USCM and 1965 stamped on the bottoms. I assume the 1965 is the year of manufacture.

 

[Dave Bennett]

Blitz