DEADLINE222
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I assume it is an ammunition box; a very nicely made one at that. It has "No2 C.C.DA 76/55" all over it. What is it? Please don't tell me it once help Mexican made floor tiles or whatnot. :tinysmile_angry2_t: 
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76/55 ammunition box?
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DEADLINE222
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Sweet!!!! I paid only $20.00 for it at a flea market that typically yields next to nothing. There appears to be little information thus far about the 76/55. Was this gun only used in World War 2? Is this box something that is seen as rare over your way?
The U.S. Navy adopted the Italian designed 76mm/62 caliber OTO Melara Mark 75 rapid fire gun in the early 1970's.
See: http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/911960.pdf 76MM AMMUNITION PROGRAM, QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT, 1 SEPTEMBER TO 31 DECEMBER 1972
So that could possibly explain why you found an Italian ammo crate in the U.S., possibly used for early test firing etc. Or not!!!
Also see: http://www.cartucheria.es/artilleria-.html and look at the ‘76 x 635mmR Oto Melara’ page to see various rounds of ammunition.
Two diagrams from the U.S.program report shown below.
Brian
See: http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/911960.pdf 76MM AMMUNITION PROGRAM, QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT, 1 SEPTEMBER TO 31 DECEMBER 1972
So that could possibly explain why you found an Italian ammo crate in the U.S., possibly used for early test firing etc. Or not!!!
Also see: http://www.cartucheria.es/artilleria-.html and look at the ‘76 x 635mmR Oto Melara’ page to see various rounds of ammunition.
Two diagrams from the U.S.program report shown below.
Brian
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stecol
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I do not believe this crate has never been used to store ammunition other than those indicated by markings, which indicate two 76/55 (again 17 pounder) AP ammo in individual containers.
So the path of this chest from Italy to the USA was necessarily different.
It should be noted also that weights and lot numbers are missing, so it's possible this crate was never actually used.
Regards
stecol
So the path of this chest from Italy to the USA was necessarily different.
It should be noted also that weights and lot numbers are missing, so it's possible this crate was never actually used.
Regards
stecol
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