Vintage ammo can

[Dusty]

Found this the other day, and don't remember ever running across one like it before. Seems to be original paint on it. Has .30 caliber stamped in it and US on the front. Any idea when this was used?

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Re: Vintage ammo can

That's a rare one for a M1917A1. I have the tripod/pintle mount that fits it. Great find!!!

The experimental T4, manufactured by City Auto Stamping Co., Toledo, Ohio, was one of the first steel ammo boxes. It was intended for use in armored vehicles. Testing and revision ultimately led to the development of the M1.

This is from a site on ammo can collecting...

http://browningmgs.com/AmmoCans/T-Chial/AmmoBoxes01_WW2.htm

Cheers,

Sirhr