1945 GSW Crate Ident Request
 

Good day,

Have be following the fourm for a while but for some reason or another never signed up, well that has changed.

I am currently searching for the proper identifcation in regards to a 1945 GSW crate in which I received as a gift.

What I am intrested in specifically is if it was an ammo can for a specific round or did it
contain multiple cans, example 7.62 linked

The demensions of the crate are as follows: Length 38" Width 11" Height 6.5 "

Any information would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

P

Peter,

Welcome to MLU. You will find that the members have a wealth of knowledge and will be able to give you an answer,(I can't). Please tell us a bit more about your interests.

Rick.

The C323 indicates Cartridges, though a quick search fails to find 323. I suspect it is either for 4.5 or 5.5 propellant charges or 3.7" AA rounds, all of which were classified as cartridges.

C323 Mk I
 

Nice item, the C323 Mk I contained 2 x Rounds 17-Pr APCBC. There was also the C310 which held the same rounds or H.E. Shells Mk I T.

Of the ones I have seen out here, a few have 3.7" painted on them.

Ammunition Contianers
 

The C235 (which kinda looks like a C323 but isn't) held 2 x 3.7 in rounds.

Thanks for the information in regards to the question. Never previously seen one such as that, and to be honest at I wasn't thinking it was for rounds.

Cheers,

Pete

Nice... Would be great to get one of them if one pops up for sale this side of the pond.

Tim

Hello Peter...
 

Keep me in mind if you are thinking about selling this box, I would be interested if and when available. Cheers Rob in Manitoba