Strange clip on ww2 style ammo can....Edited
Went by a local gunshop today and picked up a 30 cal ammo can that is the older ww2 style. Funny thing is the end had an extension on it that had a spring loaded lever in it. Some kind of special mounting or something I guess. Any ideas on where to look for info? Or anyone here know what it was for?
EDIT: Charlie, Trap, and Militaryguy all nailed it. The can is the M1A1 can. Thanks for the help everyone!
Now, how much is this thing worth? Should I try to sell it, or just use it as a regular ammo can.....think i'll list it on GB and let someone else get it that can actually use it.
EDIT: Charlie, Trap, and Militaryguy all nailed it. The can is the M1A1 can. Thanks for the help everyone!
Now, how much is this thing worth? Should I try to sell it, or just use it as a regular ammo can.....think i'll list it on GB and let someone else get it that can actually use it.
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The can is likely for belt fed machinegun ammo. The thing on the end is to keep the ammo coming out of the can in an orderly fashion. 0 -
A pic would help or a more complete description.
Maybe here if you scroll down.
http://browningmgs.com/AmmoCans/T-Chial/AmmoBoxes01_WW2.htm0 -
This is the closes thing I could find by googling. It looks like a separate part of the mount,though. Not part of the ammo can. 
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quote:Originally posted by TRAP55
Nailed it! [;)]
http://browningmgs.com/AmmoCans/T-Chial/AmmoBoxes01_WW2.htm
About half-way down on the page.0 -
This style can also fits in armored fighting vehicles in the storage racks to prevent loose can from flying about. 0
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