British Knapsack Frame?

[Illinois Rebel]

Colleagues,

I am looking for some information on the actual Frame used in an Imported British Knapsack. Does anyone have some photos or illustrations to share for reference?

All post are appreciated.

Respectfully,

Michael Collins

[M.Latham]

Michael,

See below. Material is 1/4" pine.

Regards,

[Illinois Rebel]

Thank you Mark.

I believe it was made of Pine; correct?

Respectfully,

Michael Collins

[ohpkirk]

The original I have taken notes on was made of beech. THe two side pieces are rabbeted and the top and bottom pieces rest in the rabbet.

[estephenson]

My father owns one. I will post dimensions and material by this weekend.

[Illinois Rebel]

Thank you; I will look forward to seeing the actual dimensions.

Cheers.

Michael Collins

[ohpkirk]

Please remember, though, the dimensions of the frame will be determined by the dimensions of the knapsack.

Some p54 packs were 12x12x4, some were 12x15x4, some were 13x13x4, etc. Each of the contractors making the knapsacks would have been using their own individual dimensions with a similar looking knapsack in the end.