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brassplate · January 23, 2013, 10:58 AM

Good morning gents,

Greetings from the great state of Texas! Long time lurker and this is my second post. I received an unopened spam can of M1 Carbine ammo for Christmas. I shoot the Garand weekly and I think she accidentally confused the names. Oh well. I am just curious as the a possible value of this can and ammo and if it is worth opening up. Right now it sits on my mantle piece and is a good conversation starter! Here is what the can says:

T1CAJ
800 Cartridges
CAL .30 CARBINE BALL M1
IN CARTONS
LOT WCC 6249
REPACKED EC-9-44
"UNFIT FOOD CONTAINER"

(I like that last part!) I can do pics later if need be.

Thanks and have a great day and shoot straight!

Brassplate

January 23, 2013, 10:58 AM	#1
brassplate Junior Member Join Date: January 30, 2012 Posts: 3	Unopened .30 Carbine Ammo Can circa 1944? Good morning gents, Greetings from the great state of Texas! Long time lurker and this is my second post. I received an unopened spam can of M1 Carbine ammo for Christmas. I shoot the Garand weekly and I think she accidentally confused the names. Oh well. I am just curious as the a possible value of this can and ammo and if it is worth opening up. Right now it sits on my mantle piece and is a good conversation starter! Here is what the can says: T1CAJ 800 Cartridges CAL .30 CARBINE BALL M1 IN CARTONS LOT WCC 6249 REPACKED EC-9-44 "UNFIT FOOD CONTAINER" (I like that last part!) I can do pics later if need be. Thanks and have a great day and shoot straight! Brassplate