Timeless design?

[FloridaHoosier]

Yes, you can indeed drill out the rivets and go about getting a more period solution, but the at what cost in time and labor? At that point, why not just buy the correct ones available from a number of sources. I know I have gone on the record stating this is an acceptable substitution, however lets not forget that correct reproductions ARE available from several sources such as the Village Tinsmith, Jarnagins, Townsends, and a number of field merchants. This Wal Mart product is a step above the usual modern substitutions such as blue speckled enamelware and cast iron pans, but it is still a modern "not-quite-right-but-almost-there" item.

[packrat]

Rivits.........We get all of ours from Bruttens Village Leather in Maine.....every size and gage , and finish you need, and you don't have to buy 1000 more than you need.....free shipping........ can I say more???? YHS Paul Lopes ACWKNAPSACKS

[billwatson2]

I think drilling out the rivets is no problem. These things are made simple.

[billwatson2]

http://www.hansonrivet.com/w09a.htm

tinner's rivets. That's just one source.

[Uncle Vern]

I'm a professional cook, and this looks like a cheap version of what we call a "french steel" saute pan. Most commercial kitchens rely on aluminum saute pans since they're cheap and easy to learn with, but aluminum reacts with acidic foods like tomato sauce so many higher-end places prefer steel. You can stack more of them in less space, too.

If they were ten bucks at Wally World, I might consider replacing the rivets, but Wally wants $22 for a 7.25" and $35 for a 10.25," which is a bit steep when a period 9" is $22 at Village and $48 at Jarnigan's (and I won't have to work on it). I wonder what size(s) were Army-issued?

There is a huge community "yard sale" at the Myrtle Beach convention center every fall, which is where I picked up the small antique one I carry, indistinguishable from what better tinsmiths sell due to the "timeless design." At this price point I'll have to keep my eye peeled for antique "spares."

[Chip]

Here's a nice comparison photo from the North Carolina DCR:



The modern pan is very close (rivets aside). I see a small difference in the handle as well.