One exceptional U-boat box amunition

LU1900 · 11-21-2015, 11:21 PM

Some of those box where find in the past , but first time with the carring strap about 700 round can be safe inside , out of water
Alls we know , the strap is cut near the "hooks"/"rings"
The strap is 1,65 meter long at the max and 1,13 meter at the mini !
The box is like the other seen , brass or bronze and box in zinc
The original label present here has been scratched in ancient times but seems to be for the 700 rounds .
I do also a post on Still forum now and in the past , here the link , if the moderator agree, if not delete
http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...two-exeptional
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Well , now, enjoy pics and add question if need more info

LU1900 · 11-21-2015, 11:24 PM

Some pics more and from my other box whitout strap

ithacaartist · 11-22-2015, 02:31 AM

Thanks for the tour of your Marine Ammunition Box collection, Patrice. These are fascinating pieces with all their different materials assembled in harmony to keep the ammo dry. I wonder how much pressure they can withstand.

Mac Cat · 11-22-2015, 10:36 AM

Very cool - I've never seen a box like that !
It appears heavily pitted on the flat surfaces, like it may have been underwater for a while. And a solid brass door ? Wow !!

11-22-2015, 02:31 AM	#3
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11-22-2015, 10:36 AM	#4
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 769 Thanks: 2,188 Thanked 656 Times in 350 Posts	Very cool - I've never seen a box like that ! It appears heavily pitted on the flat surfaces, like it may have been underwater for a while. And a solid brass door ? Wow !!