#50 • Rare 1945 U.S. Military Sled / Toboggan *

Part of Gray Gallery - Unique Estate Items, Furniture, Jewelery, Coins (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $75.00

Status: Sold

Rare 1945 U.S. Army issued wooden sled converts to a toboggan . Developed in 1943, it was designed for a 400 pound load to be pulled by 3 men with one man pushing. The 1943 design was improved and modified in 1945. It was developed during WW II for use on the snow covered mountains of Europe for the 10th Mountain Division of the US Army. The pro skiers of the 10th Mtn. Div. helped turn the tides of War in the mountains of Germany and Italy and other European countries. The sled-toboggan convertible was also used to patrol Alaska and in the snow covered mountains of the Korean War. The sleds were discontinued soon after. US ARMY Quarter Martial issued equipment QM#3861 Original markings: Manufactured in May 1945. Made by Nichols & Cox Lumber Co. QM-3861 Serial #1648. In very good solid condition. *Just the base, The arms are not included. 86" long at the skies and 20" wide. Amazing find! jrb.