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Originally Posted by David Dunlop
Hey Derk.
Not sure about this one being a wartime GSW item. I had two, years ago (both went to Don Perry in Edmonton).
From what I recall, they are GSW stamped and dated as per their 2-Gallon and 1-Gallon cans. The cap is the same heavy brass and if memory serves, diagonally across the top of the can from the big brass cap is a much smaller knurled brass breather that is opened to allow the contents to exit smoothly.
Not to say that the can you found is not a civvies can from the 30's or 40's. Nice finds in any event!
David
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We have a few of those 4 gallon cans at the museum. However, many of the flimsies had much cheaper tops.