Hi,
Can anyone tell me if the WWII .50 cal Tombstone Ammo Cans has markings on them originally?
I have not had an luck finding references or photos regarding markings on these cans.
Thanks,
Dave
.50 cal Tombstone Ammo Can Markings
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Re: .50 cal Tombstone Ammo Can Markings
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen them with simple instructions stencilled on.
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Re: .50 cal Tombstone Ammo Can Markings
I used to have one that had an AA battalion marking on it. None of the others have any sort of markings at all.
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Re: .50 cal Tombstone Ammo Can Markings
they have an arc'ed arrow around the winder slot showing the direction of winding in the 50 cal belts and below that in a straight line is "CHEST, AMMO .50 CAL" with a fed stock number below.....seen is a book on quad 50s somewhere.
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Re: .50 cal Tombstone Ammo Can Markings
I have one that has some markings embossed into the steel. If I remember correctly it says 50 CAL but I'd have to look again to be sure.
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