Posted: 11/4/2010 4:32:36 PM EDT
I pulled supply detail today and got 2 cases of MREs and this as a reward. Any idea when this is from?
back of the box: 
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Its a pioneer engineer tool kit, as it says on the label. We had kits just like this in 2005, but they didn't say "Hank" on them........ it feels a bit older than 05, how long have they been in use? I don't know...I would say our kits were about 10 years old or a little more. Same type box and same tools in ours. |
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As the box is marked with a Federal Stock Number (5180-293-2875) instead of a National Stock Number (13 didgits) this narrows it down to 1949-1975. I'd guess closer to 1975 than 1949. thanks, didn't know what a federal stock number was free veggie omelette if anyone gets it specifically |
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Those kits were issued from Korean war era up through the 90's. We had them at my unit in the early 90's and some units might still have a few lying around. Are you looking for a specific year for some reason? 1) curiosity 2) there are a few bets as to how old it is thanks for the help I think I am going to turn it into some sort of ammo box. |