Field Gear

Technical equipment, field tools, medical supplies, etc.

M49 Observation Telescope (1980s)

Thursday July 12th, 2018 admin 10,301 views

The M49 Spotting Scope, also known as the M49 Observation Telescope, is a multipurpose scope system used primarily for long range marksmanship observation. It can also be used for observing the effects of artillery fires and other general purposes. The M49 is a fixed 20-power telescope with an eyepiece focus. […]

AN/PRC-127 (RT-1594) Radio

Monday July 9th, 2018 admin 9,195 views

AN/PRC-127 (RT-1594) Radio is a handheld transceiver operating in the 136-160 MHz range used by the US Army to aid in provisioning services, and other non-combat uses. It is a software modified version of the civilian LPI series high band Bendix-King radio (Bendix-King DPHx5102x). Technical data: Weight: 3.25 pounds (1.47kg) […]

MX-993/U Flashlight (1980s)

Sunday April 1st, 2018 admin 4,713 views

Include 5 separated filters.   Stock Number Reference: Flashlight NSN: 6230-00-926-4331 Assign Date: 1966-05-04

M1951 Intrenching Tool (1952)

Saturday March 24th, 2018 admin 5,480 views

1952 dated, repainted.   Stock Number Reference: Shovel, Intrenching, M-1951 Army Stock Number: Acquired FSN: 5120-595-8349 Assign Date: Unknown

Saunders’ Snake Bit Kit (Vietnam War)

Friday December 8th, 2017 admin 6,019 views

Usage (print inside the lid): Apply toruniquet at once, placing it between body and bite. Loosen tourniquet every 15 minutes for a few second (about 10 seconds). Apply iodine to area around bite. Paint lancet blade with iodine. Make single longitudinal (long axis) incision ¼ inch deep over each fang […]

M19 7×50 Binocular (1977)

Tuesday October 10th, 2017 admin 10,224 views

The M19, made for the US Army, is an unusual binocular. It employs a modular design, with interchangeable, pre-collimated, parts intended to simplify field servicing. The prism cluster is collimated in the factory using a reference jig and then cemented together. The objective and eyepiece assemblies are precision made to […]

Medical Instrument and Supply Set Case No.8 (1979)

Saturday June 3rd, 2017 admin 7,204 views

Stock Number Reference: Case, Medical Instrument and Supply Set, Nonrigid, No.8 NSN: 6545-00-823-8165 (Inherited from M2 Jungle First Aid Pouch) Assign Date: Unknown Content list NSN Nomenclature Qty. Unit 6545-00-180-6239 Insert, First Aid Kit Case, Plastic, Olive Drab 1 ea 6505-00-914-3593 Povidone-Iodine, Solution, NF, 10%, 1/2 oz 1/50 bx 6508-00-110-1473 […]

Flying Helmet Camouflage Films (1980s)

Friday May 19th, 2017 admin 6,522 views

Three sheets in one pack, ERDL camouflage / 6-color desert camouflage, 12″ x 12″ decal sheets, design for HGU-26/P flyer’s helmet.   Stock Number Reference: Camouflage Film, Flying Helmet Color NSN Assign Date ERDL 8475-00-173-9054 1973-02-18 6-Color Desert 8475-01-094-4566 1980-05-09

M-1924 First Aid Packet Pouch (1941)

Saturday March 25th, 2017 admin 5,504 views

Slightly smaller in vertical size than common M-1942 First Aid Packet Pouch.   Stock Number Reference: Pocket, First Aid Packet, M-1924 Army Stock Number: 74-P-257

RT-278(A)/URC-10 Survival Radio

Monday March 6th, 2017 admin 9,516 views

Also known as “RT-10” (Receiver/Transmitter 10). Used as survival radio by pilots and SOF operatives during the Vietnam War. This radio has an extension cable for the BA-1387 Mercury battery, to keep it warm in cold conditions.   Battery: BA-1387/U (FSN: 6135-889-1485) Working Frequency: 243 MHz Only Output Power: 200 […]