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04-01-2011 08:56 PM
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Re: WW1? German Ammo box.
In WW1 the Germans produced several kinds of box for machinegun ammo. This is a Patronenkast 15 with a nominal 250-round capacity. It should measure 367 x 177 x 85 mm.
Built for 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser, or could carry two 1.25 liter cans of oil or cleaning fluid.
Offset handle so that a man could carry two boxes in each hand.
Originally used with MG08 but later with MG34 and MG42.
Hope this helps.
Value....I'll leave that to the experts.
P.
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Re: WW1? German Ammo box.
Thanks P. for the information - So it could be WW1 - but is there any definite way of telling? I have looked closely for markings, but cannot see any - are they usually stamped in a specific place? I assume from the lack of replies that these are not especially sought after? I will photograph some of my other brocante finds soon - As I said I collect WW1 French equipment, but some of the brocantes are huge and sometime when I don't find anything for my collection, I feel cheated unless I leave with something! ;-)
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Hi, I have German piece with year and Quality stamp...
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