Original U.S. WWII U.S. Army Special Services Phonograph Player - Needs Restoration Other European Militaria We believe this was done

We believe this was done post Vietnam War (1980s

The engraving on the top of the barrel is somewhat faint due to wear and light peppering:

most would not be able to tell the difference

It was manufactured specifically for the "lend lease" program

the hole for the firing pin was drilled out and the pin itself does not reach through the strike face

Original U.S. WWII U.S. Army Special Services Phonograph Player - Needs Restoration Other European Militaria We believe this was doneOriginal Item: Only One Available. A World War II record player used by the Army with a record manufactured by the Special Services Division, as indicated by the label on the top and under the lid, which was responsible for, among other things, entertainment and recreational activities for the troops in the United States and the theaters of combat operations. This example does not appear to have all pieces, and is being sold for display or