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Old 22-11-12, 00:21
RickM RickM is offline
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Does anyone recognize these items as part of Bofors rounds-packaging (probably US Army WWII)?

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Old 22-11-12, 04:50
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Default thing with holes!!!

I always wondered what they were for.

I have four if anyone is interested.
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Old 22-11-12, 12:26
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I have seen quite a number of these pieces of pressed tin with 4 holes in the Darwin area.

As I understand it, they are designed to hold the 4 Bofors projectiles firmly whilst they are stored in their 4 round clips in an ammo crate. They are removed prior to loading the clip into the gun. The ones I have seen are slightly curved to match the spacing of the rounds in the clip.

Happy to be corrected if this isn't their real use.

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I always wondered what they were for.

I have four if anyone is interested.
I know it is old topic, but could I ask if are the stripes still for sale?

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