WWII German 9mm Ammo

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I purchase two cases of WWII German ammo in 1967/68 from a dealer in VT. The wooden cases contained 4160 rds packed as follows: 16 rounds per box, 52 boxes per cartons, 5 cartons per case. These rounds were functioned well in my P38, Colt Commander and various Lugers. The bullets were mfg in 1942 and were reportedly soft steel. The labeling translated to "only for machine pistols"

These cases were obtained from the Finns as there are several Finnish labels on the exterior and interior of the case. At the time I purchased the dealer thought the Finns received this ammo after WWII from the Allies and then exported them to the states.

The attached pictures show the case, cartons, labeling and bullets.

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