Dating Spam Can by Lot Number

MOONED

April 27, 2011 01:47

Is there a way to determine the date of a 600 round spam can of 30 carbine ammo by the lot number? The lot number is RA5426, but a "19__" date is not present.

Thanks,

Aaron

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  givette

  April 27, 2011 09:25

  No info in my database, as all .30 M1 carbine produced in the U.S. was non-corrosive from the very beginning of production during WWII.
  
  Perhaps a little detective work? The .45ACP lot number RA5544 dates to September 1952. Could this info be used to at least get you in the ballpark?
  
  I'm guessing somewhere during the inter-war years, or very early Korean War era. Best I could do, because the extrapolation may be totally innaccurate. Wish I could help more.
  
  Joe

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  babun

  April 27, 2011 11:03

  That info used to be able to find on this PDF file, but the feds moved the file. If anyone can direct me to the new site I would appreciate it.
  
  http://www.dia.mil/publicaffairs/Foia/smcal_vol1.pdf

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  MOONED

  April 27, 2011 13:19

  Thanks for the effort in research, and the responses.

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