This NOS M42 Talon zipper was supplied for A-3 Trousers Left Leg in 1942-43.
NOS (New Old Stock) from 1942-43!!

Manufacturer: Talon Inc.
Estimated year of manufacture: 1942-43
Zip Type:
• Open End (Separating), #5
Zip Teeth:
• Width: 6.2mm, #5
• Material: Alloy of Iron mainly
Note) Brass and nickel silver which were main zipper material were designated on the list of wartime critical items in 1942. Most of zip makers were forced to switch to making zippers made of alloys mainly composed of iron and zinc. These zippers are called Wartime Zippers.
Zip Tape:
• Width:20mm
• Color: Brown
• Material: Cotton 100%
Zip Slider:
• Interlocking
• Material: Alloy of Iron mainly
• Nickel plating
Zip Retainer/End Box:
• Die Cast
Note) There are two types, one engraved with 3 and one without. We cannot accommodate requests for marks or no marks.
Zip Length: 120-124cm
Main Purposes for Repair:
• A-3 Trousers Left Leg
Note: Zip length is measured from upper end of a top stop to lower end of a retainer/end Box, does not include an extra tape length at the top.
Condition: NOS
The zipper is New Old Stock from more than 80 years ago, may have minor discolorations on the tapes and minor rusts on metal parts.