German WW2 20mm box

[Millsman]

This has just come my way. A box for 2 magazines full of 20mm rounds. Used by the early Panzer 2 I believe. Condition is quite good with most of the original field grey paint in place. Apparently this was found in a barn near Ostend a couple of years ago.

John

 

[Endel]

Hi John,

This box for two magazines for 20 rounds and used by Flak 30/38. Panzer 2 magazine is for 10 rounds, similar box but shorter.

Regards
E

 

[Grenademan2005]

Yes, and very rare to find.

 

[Millsman]

Yes, and very rare to find.

I thought so. It's a shape I've not seen before. I'll research the flak type stated by Endel.

John

 

[Endel]

More information here:

Flak magazine box http://wehrmachts.kisten.free.fr/chargeur_2cm_2.htm
and for Panzer 2 http://wehrmachts.kisten.free.fr/chargeur_2cm_kwk_2.htm

I am not sure, Panzer 2 magazine consist 10 rounds, on last link some inconsistency, showed magazine is for 8 rounds it is actually for Solothrun.

I haven`t been so active to contact french site admin, i have some good crates and maybe can help him to correct some things :bigsmile: Is he here in BOCN? Sorry, go by on this thread.

E

 

[Millsman]

My box looks deep enough for 20 round mags, so I've assumed now it's for the flak / anti tank version. Still happy with it though!

John

 

[Endel]

My box looks deep enough for 20 round mags, so I've assumed now it's for the flak / anti tank version. Still happy with it though!

John

It is nice find surely.

Regards
E