DEADLINE222
Well-Known Member
When I picked this guy up it was covered in a thick coating of brown latex paint which I removed with great hopes of revealing some stenciling.
After a long cleaning session and brand new rope handles being installed, the only markings found was the ordnance ball stamp and that big, green rectangle. I believe the box was originally stained red, leading me initially believe that it was for low explosive shrapnel shells/cartridges.
That big green rectangle, I have seen it before. It was either on an auction site or somewhere buried deep within the internet, years ago. I know it means something.
Here is a link to exactly what I have with the seller proclaiming the box came from Bannerman's Island. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=435031094
(On a side note for those of you who have never heard of Bannerman's Island, now would be a good time to experience an enthralling story.)
What is this thing? All of the 75mm boxes I possess or have seen prior to now are not assembled with dovetails.
After a long cleaning session and brand new rope handles being installed, the only markings found was the ordnance ball stamp and that big, green rectangle. I believe the box was originally stained red, leading me initially believe that it was for low explosive shrapnel shells/cartridges.
That big green rectangle, I have seen it before. It was either on an auction site or somewhere buried deep within the internet, years ago. I know it means something.
Here is a link to exactly what I have with the seller proclaiming the box came from Bannerman's Island. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=435031094
(On a side note for those of you who have never heard of Bannerman's Island, now would be a good time to experience an enthralling story.)
What is this thing? All of the 75mm boxes I possess or have seen prior to now are not assembled with dovetails.
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