The .30 caliber M1 steel ammunition can box was developed to deliver belts of 250 .30-06 cartridges for the .30 Cal. M1917 Browning machine gun. The .30 cal. steel M1 ammo can replaced the wood .30 cal. ammunition box early in WW2. Box has a hinged lid that flips up for use or can be removed by sliding it off the hinge. A metal bar handle is attached to the lid by rectangular wire loops so it can fold flat for stacking or lift up for easy carry. On the opposite end from the hinge, a sturdy latch clamped the lid down on its interior edge gasket, making the box almost waterproof. The M1 ammo box was fitted to mount the box to a machine gun.

The dimensions of the M1 .30 cal. ammo can are 7.25 inches high, 3.75 inches wide, and 10.75 inches long. The U.S. and the Ordnance flaming bomb is embossed on the hinge end. The manufacturer embossed their name, “REEVES” above the U.S.

Light surface dirt and rust are present.  [sm]

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