[Milsurplus] MS Connector Shell color

[J. Forster]

Tom Norris wrote:

> (replied to John yesterday, but an expanded FYI for the list)
>
> MS/type 97 connectors are currently available in both the
> plain matte finish and the OD chromate finish, I've gotten some
> of both recently. You need to specify color when ordering as the
> OD color is generally the default (from my disstributor)unless clear
> is specified.

I do't think the current matte finish is the same as WW II. AFAIK, some in WW II
were plain Aluminum, some pale green-yellow (iridite?) the came the Astroplate
(60's?) and the dark OD. I want stuff to match AN/APN-1 and AN/APN-2 stuff which
used the MS-310x,,,,, .

> The Newark catalog gives further info. Your local distributor
> or Blufeather.com should be able to help as well as assist in finding
> a solder-cup version of  those particular connectors (unless you
> already have the crimp tool).

I have many crimp tools and inserts, but don't want the crimp style connectors. Not
authentic.

Thanks,
-John

> I recently bought some Cannon brand (versus Amphenol) Type 97
> connectors that were indeed aluminum, both backshell and body.
>
> Tom NU4G
>
> >
> >In a message dated 8/20/2004 10:02:07 PM Central Daylight Time, jfor at quik.com
> >writes:
> >>  Does anyone know when MS connectors changed from aluminum to the current OD
> >  > finish?