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Rare 100% Complete 1941 WWII USAAF Parachute Rig - Pioneer Chute Co. - WWII 1941 Denver Mountain States Aviation Parachute - Complete Matching RigItem Description:Up for sale is a remarkably preserved, 100% complete, pre-Pearl Harbor WWII U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) Seat Parachute Assembly.
This is a premium-grade collector\'s piece with incredible localized aviation history. Manufactured on February 15, 1941, by the renowned Pioneer Parachute Co. of Manchester, Connecticut, this early-war rig is a matching-number survivor.
The main canvas pack tray is stamped with model number AN-SS-28 and serial number 2736. The matching canvas harness backpad features a crisp, clear stencil reading: \"MOUNTAIN STATES AVIATION INC. DENVER, COLORADO. 2736\". Mountain States Aviation was a legendary flight school contracted by the U.S. government for the Civilian Pilot Training (CPT) program, making this an authentic piece of Colorado’s wartime training history.Key Features & Condition:• 100% Complete & Unfired: The canvas pack is heavily packed, bulging, and completely solid. The original silk/nylon canopy, shroud lines, and pilot chute remain fully intact and factory-sealed inside.
• Matching Numbers: Serial number 2736 matches perfectly on both the pack tray and the harness backpad.
• Early War Hardware: Features the highly desirable pre-war heavy metal dog-lead style snap clips on the harness webbing.
• Excellent Display Condition: The canvas remains structurally excellent with incredibly clean, crisp stenciling. There is minor, typical fraying at the very top edge from handling, but no significant staining or heavy rot. The metal ripcord housing cable is intact and correctly routed.Price:$1,850 (Or Best Reasonable Offer)
