It is a World War 2 WWII type trailer said to have been overseas orphaned to Europe and returned by USMC to USA then purchased by a US Marine in California in 1984 and registered then as a 42W (PL#TRWW2), entered Canada in 2003 and then registered in BC as a 1942 Willys -- all this is as reported by the previous owner...

History:
The precise actual history of this trailer that could be almost 70 years old is not known to me. You will have to ask the trailer. (It does not have a museum pedigree - so you can actually USE this trailer for doing things...)

Identification:
- The Fenders are the round type -- (Willys MBT)
- There are no original grab handles -- (Willys MBT)
- The shocks are washer cotter pin smooth stud type -- (Willys MBT)
- The original location parking brake screw holes are in the early MBT location.
- No tailgate so it can be made amphibious.

Modifications:
- Rear bumper with landing leg (won't tip while loading /unloading)
- The eight added low mounted (easier to swim?) grab handles all around are like those found on Military Jeeps.
- Hardwood floor insert (teak?). The wood floor is an insert not a replacement. It makes for gentle and quiet loading. (It looks good too.)
- Surge service and parking brake. The parking brake handle is pushed by the Lunette as the tow vehicle slows down. It also has a ratcheting park release.
- Tailights have civy 12V bulbs and connector (tailights each accept three 6V, 12V or 24V bulbs).

What it is not:
This is not a M101, M101 A2, M416 or a Jeep.
The grab handles are not like the M416 handles.
The existing parking brake handle is not MBT, Bantam or M100.
The reciever and Lunette ring has a service/surge feature and is not MBT. Bantam or M100
The tow A-frame is tapered later than the MBT, Bantam or M100. The channel tubes are not scalloped.
The floor is solid and still intact (the hardwood is only an insert.)
Three frame crossmembers.
Possibly the two piece welded center type or solid axle.

Manufacturer:
The original mfg of this trailer could have been any one of -- Converto, Fruehauf, Gemco, Pacific Car, Springfield, A Black, Checker Cab, Strick, Transportation Equipment and Utility Bantam T3 Willys MB-T. (I don't know...)

Tags:
The meaning of the numbers and letters on the bumper is not known to me. They were in the paint when I bought the trailer.
(You could put together "Army Ammunition" / tow vehicle "002" if you want, I don't know...)