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Post by captain on Jul 2, 2008 22:31:23 GMT 1
Hi, Can anyone tell me anything about that box? It was made for AFV's but is shorter than any other models I know. It is original, not a "reworked" box and has no markings. Thanks,   |
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Post by captain on Jul 4, 2008 8:40:09 GMT 1
For comparison. The tan colour is original and the hinged parts have not the same dimensions as the standard ones on the N° 10 box. 
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Post by Richard Fisher on Jul 11, 2008 21:42:04 GMT 1
That is an interesting box. I suppose there are a couple of options: It could be for a 100-round ammunition belt (sometimes muted as used in the confined spaces of AFVs); or, could be for an entirely different gun, such as a Besa.
Would be worth working out how many rounds fit in it.
Rich
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Post by captain on Jul 12, 2008 13:28:53 GMT 1
Hi,
A standard 250 rounds fabric belt does not fit in it. I would say 150 or 200 rounds.
Finish, colour (same orange/red as inside some Vickers wooden chests) and design do me think of Vickers stuff.
But you could be right. What about an early AFV box for a co-axial GPMG ?
Cheers,
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