Model 15

[okie 46]

What year did the model 15 come out. Is there anyway to date one

 

[smitty44]

The model 15 was made for air crew survival,probably during the mid to late 60's for Viet Nam.


Chief Smith,USAF Ret.

 

[okie 46]

I was thinking for some reason it was in the fifties. Thanks

 

[Melvin-Purvis]

Okie, it was, in 1954...

 

[okie 46]

Thank you.

 

[okie 46]

One more question. What year did they start putting the brass liner in the thong hole?

 

[clk]

Sheldon will know this date for sure, from his research and book. But if I had to guess, I think it was 1972. Unlined lanyard holes ended that year, so I am guessing brass started right after that.

 

[okie 46]

Thanks

 

[Melvin-Purvis]

Okie, Rod is correct.

 

[okie 46]

The one I'm looking at has a brass thong hole and a Jrb sheath that is black. He is telling me he bought it in 1973. Are the black sheaths common?

 

[Melvin-Purvis]

In 1973 yes, prior to that, not so much. Make sure it's a maker dyed sheath, not a user dyed sheath as that does make a difference. A maker dyed sheath will be black throughout; a user dyed sheath is typically done only on the outside surfaces. Hope that helps.