Japanese Military Shipping Crate

[Steve Flanagan]

Bought this during setup at militaria show today. 112th Cav vet who shipped two
"Japanese Sabers" home to his family in Hollywood Ca. Clearly of Japanese origin, can you guys help with translations please!

[Steve Flanagan]

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[Papa Nambu]

Well, whatever it was, it included a "Firing tube" 発射管 a hose 蛇管, an oil gauge 油量計, and something else I can't make out.
Flame thrower parts?

[J7W22007]

Hi　Steve-san,

Translations as follow:

油量計 (Yuuryou-kei) - Oil guage

一箇 (Ikko) - One

填氣管 (Tennki-kann) - Air filling tube.

蛇管 (Jya-kann) - Corrugated tube

發射管 (Hassha-kann) - Launching tube

發射管帽共に　(Hassha-kann Bou Tomoni) - With launching tube cap/cover.

Regards,
Taka

[J7W22007]

Part Two translations:

使用上注意事項 (Shiyou-jyo Chuui-jikou) - Notes on use or Attention.

一、油　「タンク」　二填油スルトキハ一度充填シタル後
　　 油　「タンク」ヲ横に倒し注油口反対側ノ頂部二左ル空気ヲ排除シ然ル後再ビ注油充填スルモノト ス

二、空気溜弁ハ成ルべク使用直前二開キ且必ズ全開スルモノトス

三、発射管　「コック」漏ルトキハ締「ナット」ヲ確實二締ムルモノトス

English: (Basically)

1. When filling in oil tank; once filling completed, tilit it side-way, and remove the remaining air from the opposite side of the oil hole, then fill the tank to max.

2. The air valve must be fully opened before using.

3. When the firing tube is leaking, the nut must be tighten.

Regards,
Taka

[Steve Flanagan]

Brate

Interesting,,,wonder what the heck it was, flamethrower would be neat but red paint might be a clue as well

Thanks guys

[Papa Nambu]

I think the GI added the red paint, probably to cover the Japanese makings as he was only interested in the box as a way to ship home his souvenirs.

[GHP]

一〇〇式火焔発射機

TYPE 100 FLAMETHROWER CASE!!!

一〇〇式火焔発射機

I found it!! Two hours searching around and I finally found an image of the Japanese flame thrower shipping crate! HERE



The site identifies the writing as

一〇〇※　火※※射機

Interesting that they could not make out those two kanji.









The website calls it

日本軍の百式火炎放射器の格納箱
Storage box for the Japanese Army Type 100 flamethrower.

--Guy

[Steve Flanagan]

Case

Outstanding, thanks for the hard work, glad I bought it,,,,will put a few swords in it for display. Beers on me should we meet!

[J7W22007]

TYPE 100 FLAMETHROWER CASE!!!

一〇〇式火焔発射機

I found it!! Two hours searching around and I finally found an image of the Japanese flame thrower shipping crate! HERE



The site identifies the writing as

一〇〇※　火※※射機

Interesting that they could not make out those two kanji.









The website calls it

日本軍の百式火炎放射器の格納箱
Storage box for the Japanese Army Type 100 flamethrower.

--Guy

Great work Guy-San !

Taka

[ggibson]

The Japanese used 2 types of flamethrowers, the type 100 and the type 93, which were very similar to each other. The main difference is the type 100 had a 35 inch lance and was ignited by firing a blank cartridge at the nozzle while the type 93 had a longer 47 inch lance that was ignited by a heated wire. Because the identifying marking on yours has been painted over, you should be able to check the length and determine which one you have.
All the boxes for these that I have seen were stripped out and did not have the interior blocks, so it is nice to see a picture of one complete.
Hope this helps.