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help ID ammo can date

Post by RCASSIN » Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:50 am

Hi all, Can some help date this ammo can? Thanks
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Re: help ID ammo can date

Post by Radtech » Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:51 am

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Re: help ID ammo can date

Post by RCASSIN » Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:54 am

Thanks...What do the other numbers mean, on the last line. Thanks
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Re: help ID ammo can date

Post by dpcd67 » Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:36 am

Lake City ammo plant lot number. All ammo is produced and controlled by lot number in case we have to recall it or suspend it. Seen it happen several times on 5.56.
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Re: help ID ammo can date

Post by blue70chevelle » Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:55 am

the first 2 digits after the LC is the manufacture year. same goes for green metal ammo cans
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