Craigslist score!

[rondog]

Found this today on Craigslist for $10. Gen-u-wine WWII .30 cal. ammo can. The gasket's gone, but that's no biggie. It's in great shape, not badly rusted and no dents. Score!

The seller says he's a member here, but inactive. Hasn't been on in years. I told him to come back. He was asking about .223 ammo for his two AR's, I told him about the group buys here.

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[Colorado_Outback]

Cool can!
That will fit your collection nicely.

[Bailey Guns]

Nice find!

[n8tive97]

Very cool...

[ray1970]

I have a standing offer of $20 for it. Might even work out a trade deal for some IMR4895. [Awesom]

[rondog]

Let's see.....I have a bunch of WWII ammo of various kinds, and a bunch of .30 cal. MG links.....

[DSB OUTDOORS]

That's an old critter there. Very nice!!

[Dunecrazzy]

What's that black thing on the right of the box ? I think I see numbers on it. [ROFL1]

[sniper7]

Its fake bro...you over paid.

[LigersRCool]

Let me call one of my experts in so he can tell me what you got here.

[Tinelement]

That thing is way cool!!

[gnihcraes]

Not fake. I have two just like it sitting here behind me. Got them from my Grandpa. Unknown year of when he got them.

[Troublco]

Nice!

[rondog]

Not fake. I have two just like it sitting here behind me. Got them from my Grandpa. Unknown year of when he got them.

Yeah, I have two more. Another M1 and an M2, which has a hinged lid instead of a slotted one like this. The CMP has shipped a lot of surplus ammo in cans like these, God only knows where they came from and where they've been. Some of them have a bracket on the can to mount onto an M1919 machinegun, like on a vehicle mounted pintle, those cans are worth some bucks.

[Ridge]

I know a coworker of mine lurks around here, and another one is a member, but hasn't posted in quite some time.

[SideShow Bob]

Let me call one of my experts in so he can tell me what you got here.

Off topic but, if you know someone that can identify old military ammo cans/containers I have something that needs identified. Let me know.

Take a look at the pictures in this thread.

http://www.ar-15.co/threads/61906-Anyone-know-what-this-was-used-for

[mackbamf]

Sweet...

[theGinsue]

Nice score rondog.

I have a shotgun with that logo seen on the 3rd pic beneath where it says "Crown".

[rondog]

Off topic but, if you know someone that can identify old military ammo cans/containers I have something that needs identified. Let me know.

Take a look at the pictures in this thread.

http://www.ar-15.co/threads/61906-Anyone-know-what-this-was-used-for

I have no idea, but since it's so heavy and heavy-duty, I'd guess it's a case for some kind of sensitive, important equipment. It's already heavy as hell, so I doubt it would have really heavy contents too, or nobody could move it. If you really gotta know, Google a guy named Bill Ricca, he seems to be a specialist and dealer in all kinds of military surplus.

[rondog]

Nice score rondog.

I have a shotgun with that logo seen on the 3rd pic beneath where it says "Crown".

Whoa, I just read this closer. That "logo" is called a "flaming bomb", and is an ordnance acceptance stamp. What kind of shotgun is it? It must be a military shotgun, maybe WWII vintage or earlier. Bring photos!

[Citizen_Soldier]

Are these cans worth a lot or something? I have one basically identical to OP's that I was just given by my step father a few years back. Just use it to store some cleaning patches/rod tips/solvents. Thought it was just like any other ammo can.

[Dingo]

When I saw the title, I thought the OP was letting us in on the secret to success in one's love life......

[rondog]

Are these cans worth a lot or something? I have one basically identical to OP's that I was just given by my step father a few years back. Just use it to store some cleaning patches/rod tips/solvents. Thought it was just like any other ammo can.

I value them because I collect WWII militaria. I wouldn't say they're worth "a lot", I was just thrilled to get one in such good condition for $10.

[rondog]

When I saw the title, I thought the OP was letting us in on the secret to success in one's love life......

That's easy - stay single!

[alxone]

I value them because I collect WWII militaria. I wouldn't say they're worth "a lot", I was just thrilled to get one in such good condition for $10.i think i have a side opening .50 can if your interested