Ammo box ID (Well i assume it is an ammo box).

[Tony Smith]

Looks like it is a Bofors Gun spares box. These were made in both Timber, and later, steel. Somewhere, I have a picture of it's filled contents.

[motto (RIP)]

I also have some of these boxes and have always wondered what they were intended for. They are partitioned into two compartments right across the middle directly below where the lid halves overlap.
I cannot imagine them being for ammunition because of access difficulty and as they appear to be made stackable they don't seem right for a tool box. Even the recessed handle in a large depression either side seems a little odd.
???

David

[Lauren Child]

What are the dimensions of the box?

[motto (RIP)]

Length 440 mm, width 310 mm, height 230 mm.

David

[Mike Cecil]

Reasonably certain it is a Polsten ammunition box. Twin lids, divided in the middle. Used to be quite common.

Bofors 40mm spares box was square and made of timber with a single canvas covered lid.

Mike

[Ian Fawbert]

Hi all,

Thanks for the help and interest.

Mike, thanks for the ID suggestion too! It sure is a neat box... hmmm, now to ponder my money and bidding!

Cheers,
Ian.

[Mike Cecil]

Hi Ian,

Came across a positive ID for the box today: it is a Box, Magazine, 30 round, Polsten 20mm MG (Aust) Mk.1. The Australian produced Polsten was issued only with the 30 rd box magazine, rather than the more familiar drum magazine.

Mike