Background info: The M1910 canteen was the standard issue canteen from 1910 to 1963. It was designed to be manufactured with aluminum however when WW2 started they needed aluminum for aircraft so they made the canteens with substitute materials. One of the substitute was corrosion resistant steel (stainless). The design of the M1910 wasn't ideal for manufacture with steel so a new design was used (that is what is pictured). it had two parts that are pressed together and soldered to seal the joint. That solder was lead based.
Now on to new info: I was at the store and they were clearancing out some lead tests. I bought a few kits for fun and decided to test out the canteens. I confirmed that the solder is lead. I then tested the water inside the canteen: I left the water in the canteen for 24 hours and shook it every so often to agitate it. After 24 hours i tested the water inside and was unable to detect any lead (to an accuracy of 1 part per million).
Good job. If you tested all the variations of metal used in the M1910 and took pics, it would be worthy of an infograph.
Back in college, our cafeteria coffee was so nasty I had it tested for acidity.... inconclusive results. But that shit was so bad, it felt like drinking from a battery.
Owen Allen
seconded, pls make infographic
Tyler Jackson
I have a rare canteen when I get home I will post it for more info
Xavier Fisher
but did it grow legs and walk away?
Jacob Rivera
Better'n weak coffee. Pinch of salt woulda done for her.
Dominic Adams
Salt? Is this one of these 'joke' things I have heard about?
Matthew Long
nope. salt can help cut out bitterness in small quantities. try adding just a pinch to the next pot you make
I hate to say this, but - I concede. I googled a bit and apparently this is actually a thing. A thing I have never heard about before. I'll try it. Thanks for the tip.
Nicholas Stewart
no.
Juan Scott
>rubber piece in U.S canteen makes the water taste like complete shit
Bentley Green
the only way i can tolerate these trendy "IPA" beers is with some salted nuts or porkrinds.
Oliver Wilson
You have to do what is called waterfalling when around fags, that way you're all out of water together
Ayden Moore
XD
Brody Davis
No rubber in the M1910 canteens.
Jonathan Miller
DON'T DRINK FROM WORLD WAR 2, WORLD WAR 1, KOREAN WAR CANTEENS THEY HAVE LEAD IN THE SOLDERING IRON USED TO SOLDER THE PIECES TOGETHER
Gavin Diaz
They’re fine if you get the conversion kit.
Thomas Parker
Here is the canteen. Any ideas what it is or how much it is worth. it is in pristine condition and has a name on the back. Canteen and cup is dated 1918. The leather band is dated 1934
Josiah Bell
I guess it would help if I would actually attach the fucking picture hah.
