DECONTAMINATOR REPLICA USA M2
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M2 Decontaminator Replica
Chemical Decontaminator for WWII military vehicles
Replica of the M2 Decontaminating Apparatus, a hand pump sprayer supplied as standard equipment on military vehicles during WWII for protection against chemical attacks. This 1½ quart (approx. 4 litre) hand pump was used to decontaminate vehicles and crew after exposure to chemical agents.
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Original material Brass or copper (original WWII) |
Dimensions 18 inches long (approx. 46 cm) |
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Type M2 hand pump decontaminator replica |
Colour Blue-grey or Olive Drab |
Features
- Replica of WWII Chemical Warfare Service equipment
- Originally mounted in special bracket (sold separately)
- Hand pump mechanism for decontamination fluid
- Used for protection against chemical attacks
- Mounting possible under passenger seat or on wing
★ Authentic replica of essential WWII safety equipment. Original M2 decontaminators were produced by companies such as Fyr-Fyter Co., General Detroit Corp. and Badger Fire Extinguisher Co. with production exceeding one million units during the war.
Application
The M2 decontaminator was supplied as standard equipment with military vehicles during WWII. On jeeps, this equipment was often mounted under the passenger seat from June 1944 onwards, but in the field was also regularly fitted to the left or right wing. The decontaminator with its associated bracket was supplied by the Chemical Warfare Service.
Installation notes
The M2 was mounted in a special bracket (similar to fire extinguisher bracket). Various mounting locations were permitted: under the passenger seat on the floor panel (from June 1944 on ACM II composite body tubs), or on the left/right wing. The bracket was usually supplied together with the decontaminator by the Chemical Warfare Service.
Compatibility
This replica is suitable for vehicles originally equipped with M2 decontaminators. Please note: this concerns only the sprayer unit - the associated mounting bracket must be purchased separately. 4 different types of brackets were produced during WWII.
Historical context
The M2 Decontaminating Apparatus was developed as protection against chemical attacks. Production reached a peak of 130,000 units per month in spring 1943, with over one million produced before cessation in October 1943. Limited production resumed in early 1945 until the end of the war. A significant problem was the corrosive effect of the decontaminant on the brass/copper, which necessitated continuous redesigns.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Alle Willys / Ford / Hotchkiss jeeps | 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |