help id. old ammo can

[fishingjean]

I got this metal ammo can, it doesn't open like most I have seen that open on the end. This can opens sideways an this is what is on the side, 105 cal 50 linked A.P.-M2 Any info would be great, Denny in pace

 

[FrankT]

M2 .50 Cal Ammo Box. The M2 was primarily used for .50 caliber ammunition. It opened on one side and had a rubber gasket. The closing clamp was secured with a cotter pin or seal.� The need for a pin to secure the clamp was a major failing of this design. The ring on this one is original and is held in a slot in the closing clamp.� Some makers used this style of ring retention but many lacked the slot. Some makers were known to use both styles. The M2 box held 105 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition with a gross weight of 35 pounds. WWII

 

[Ric-san]

most likely a ww2 era ammo can...

 

[fishingjean]

Thanks fellows for the info, I also have a wooden small ammo box about the size of the one you described to me. I am pretty sure the wooden one is older, like maybe ww1 era????? I will get the info off the side of the wooden one if yall might know its orgin ??? Denny in pace!! Thanks again

 

[FrankT]

Just remember Google is your friend!

 

[TraderDan]

^^^ right on Frank = There is way toooo much info on google, if you have the hook-up you really never have to ask a question again - ever - just google - bing and be done. It will show and tell you how to do ANYTHING!

 

[fishingjean]

Ok, sorry guys I thought you guys liked giving info to us who may not know some stuff?????? Google it is!!!

 

[FrankT]

We don't care, just some folks don't know it is so easy to find info these days.

 

[TraderDan]

yea, sorry for the wrong vibe, sure folks love to tell you what they know, like frank said, i didn't realize how easy and how fast it was to know everything, as long as you have the hook-up.

 

[fishingjean]

Fine, started to bring it by an show it to you, I was coming from Brownsville to pace. Should have showed you the mint nylon apache 66 as well!!! Denny in pace