Japanese 6.5 ammo Can

[PeterC]

Hi,

This is a recent acquisition and hoping that forum members can assist with a positive ID.

The can comprises a total of 24 clips of Japanese 6.5mm ammunition.

The can is divided into segments which each hold 3 x clips.

My educated guess as for it's oringinal intended use is for the Japanese Type 11 machine gun. As some of you will know the Type 11 had a 'unique' hopper feed system, which accepted a total of six clips into the hopper. Therefore the complete carrying capacity of th can would provide for four complete reloads.

Any opinions either for or to the contrary are welcome.

thanks for looking,
Peter.

 

[glevum]

On Wikipedia there is a picture of a type 11 with a similar box beside it.

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Japanese_Type_11_LMG_from_1933_book.jpg

Will.

 

[BOUGAINVILLE]

A very nice find, well done.

If you follow this link and join up (free) and then make a post with photos of your ammuntion can you will get expert replies from collectors of Japanese Machineguns and other weapons, including from Japanese speakers with access to Japanese Military publications.

http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?52-Firearms-Of-The-Rising-Sun

Cheers,
BOUGAINVILLE

 

[PeterC]

Thanks glevum and bouganville, that's certainly the same box on the wikipedia page......it's nice when I get one right!

Peter.