Any post that starts off with “One of my vendors…” must be an interesting one.
One of my vendors has used Euro-style Jerry cans on sale. Also has used military (appear to be Brit military) water cans as well. The fuel cans are the usual European ‘Jerry can’ style…in fact, they’re German made so they really are Jerry. They take the clamp-on nozzles. These cans do not come with nozzles, although they are easily available from pretty much everywhere. Personally, I use a $2.00 longneck funnel for fueling. Anyway, condition is good used. Interiors are all fine. Exteriors have paint worn at the high spots with a touch of surface rust here and there. Mostly cosmetic. Nothing that compromises the integrity of the cans. Gaskets/seals appear great. Keep in mind that if you’re gonna store fuel in these things you’re s’posed to paint them red (for gas) or yellow (for diesel). They are currently a lovely shade of OD. Far as I’m concerned, they can stay OD….far more practical.
Water cans are in black or OD. Pour cap and vent cap are both equipped with keeper chains to keep ‘em from getting lost. Heavy duty plastic very much like the Scepter cans. Condition is good but there’s scuffing and scratches on the exterior. Five minutes with some ArmorAll and I’ll bet they’ll look great.
Obviously I wouldn’t sell either of these if there were any flaws with them that would keep them from performing their duties.
Sadly, because of their bulk and weight (16# fuel, 6# water) these are pretty much local sales only. I’ll ship ‘em if you want but they aint gonna be cheap to ship. Quantities are limited.
Fuel can: $25 or 2/$45
Water: $25/2 sold in pairs
So…any local LMI that want some of these, c’mon by during the day between noon-5pm and see if these are something you’re interested in.
And, of course……..
Out of curiosity, and possibly self torture on my behalf depending on the answer, what are these going to be stickered at for the locals? Cocoa Army Navy is a bit pricey, compared to the milsurp outlets I used to frequent in the old haunts, but the best for me locally now. The ones on the other end of driving distance out of the swamp up in Sanford, FL … tourist traps that are within driving distance of Orlando.
Fuel can: $25 or 2/$45
Water: $25/2 sold in pairs
Your location
You say local, but I don’t know what city you live in. I would like some of the jerry cans. Where is local?
Re: Your location
Theres a handful of local people who read this, so its sort of an open secret to them. Location is western Montana.
fuel cans
colemans.com has them for $80 for six but shipping is high as the commander said.