bunkertastic
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I was recently given a couple of these, any idea exactly what went inside please? They are very well made and 450 mm tall x 190 mm wide with conical recessed foam inserts.
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Large Fuze Containers
- Thread starter bunkertastic
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I can make some guesses and some observations, might be totaly wrong though.
The NSN is for the container itself, not the stores it held. There don't appear to be any markings to denote what the conents were. ADAC, Proper Shipping name etc.
A simple (looking) container with a serial number and a mod plate? Highly unusual. Usualy see these on expensive containers that can be reused. I think the Desicant Lable on pic 1 is significant
The Primary Standard Package lable is something you never usualy see on ammunition packaging. It denotes that the entire thing is a single stores item and shouldn't be opened to break down the contents (or somethimg similar) eg a tool box containing tools or a box of 4 bolts that form a kit.
The NSN is for the container itself, not the stores it held. There don't appear to be any markings to denote what the conents were. ADAC, Proper Shipping name etc.
A simple (looking) container with a serial number and a mod plate? Highly unusual. Usualy see these on expensive containers that can be reused. I think the Desicant Lable on pic 1 is significant
The Primary Standard Package lable is something you never usualy see on ammunition packaging. It denotes that the entire thing is a single stores item and shouldn't be opened to break down the contents (or somethimg similar) eg a tool box containing tools or a box of 4 bolts that form a kit.
bunkertastic
Member
Thanks for the information. The RTC label refers to a Fuze Mk 3 that is life expired, but I've no idea what it was on.
Thats why it is confusing, there are no compulsory ammunition container markings on the package. It is contrary to JSP
Richard709
Well-Known Member
Your container is Naval and not all Naval containers show contents and it could have had the explosive label removed when emptied. If it is Ordnance related I would look at naval aircraft rockets or bombs/depth charges. The problem is your only reference is the RTC label witch show's "Fuze Mk 3" ???. Are there any other markings on the lid or base of the container.
bunkertastic
Member
Thanks, there is very faint illegible stencilling in yellow beneath the labels. I'll try some different lighting to see if I can make it out.
The yelow stencil is probably what you ae looking for