Ammo can. Can someone help identify.

mowin · July 31, 2020, 12:39 PM

I got two of these gifted to me. I'd like to know more about them. I've looked online and seen some pics, but no other info.
What yrs were these used, collectable?
Thanks..

Centurion · July 31, 2020, 01:05 PM

It is a .30 ammo box in 8 round clips (surely into canvas bandoleers) for the M1 Garand rifle. Don't know the manufacturer...but looks like the ammo lot was manufactured during 1972. As far as I know the only arsenal that was still loading such ammo by the 70s was Salt Lake. But maybe somebody could give more information on that.

mowin · July 31, 2020, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Centurion

It is a .30 ammo box in 8 round clips (surely into canvas bandoleers) for the M1 Garand rifle. Don't know the manufacturer...but looks like the ammo lot was manufactured during 1972. As far as I know the only arsenal that was still loading such ammo by the 70s was Salt Lake. But maybe somebody could give more information on that.

Thanks for the info. Curious as to it's worth.

5whiskey · July 31, 2020, 04:06 PM

It is dangerous to shoot or even own. You should remove it from your residence immediately. Fortunately, I know how to properly dispose of it and as an act of selfless service to you I am willing to offer free disposal if you send it to me!

Seriously, you can look on armslist or GB and see what they’re going for. You will probably get a decent price at this point in time.

tango1niner · July 31, 2020, 04:30 PM

I believe it to be of Greek manufacture and reasonably good quality.

mowin · July 31, 2020, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5whiskey

It is dangerous to shoot or even own. You should remove it from your residence immediately. Fortunately, I know how to properly dispose of it and as an act of selfless service to you I am willing to offer free disposal if you send it to me!

Seriously, you can look on armslist or GB and see what they’re going for. You will probably get a decent price at this point in time.

I looked on GB, but couldn't find the same thing.

Centurion · July 31, 2020, 05:33 PM

You're right, it seems to be of greek origin:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...=1596234773022

mowin · July 31, 2020, 06:12 PM

Thanks for all the info guys. Really appreciate it. The guy I got theses from has 30-40 more in boxes.

Nodak1858 · July 31, 2020, 10:19 PM

Greek HXP 1972 ammo, good stuff, great brass for reloading. On par with any U.S. made brass. If you're not interested in holding on to it or have a Garand a guy can sell it at premium. Guys like the spam cans and it has the bandoleers and enblocs that are worth money after you shoot them.

Reloadron · August 2, 2020, 08:52 AM

Came in some years back and was distributed widely through the CMP. I have seen it in the $250 per can range give or take. Good stuff!

Ron

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Centurion Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2016 Posts: 270	It is a .30 ammo box in 8 round clips (surely into canvas bandoleers) for the M1 Garand rifle. Don't know the manufacturer...but looks like the ammo lot was manufactured during 1972. As far as I know the only arsenal that was still loading such ammo by the 70s was Salt Lake. But maybe somebody could give more information on that. Last edited by Centurion; July 31, 2020 at 01:11 PM.

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5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,652	It is dangerous to shoot or even own. You should remove it from your residence immediately. Fortunately, I know how to properly dispose of it and as an act of selfless service to you I am willing to offer free disposal if you send it to me! Seriously, you can look on armslist or GB and see what they’re going for. You will probably get a decent price at this point in time. __________________ Support the NRA-ILA Auction, ends 03/09/2018 https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=593946

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Nodak1858 Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2009 Location: N. Dakota Posts: 435	Greek HXP 1972 ammo, good stuff, great brass for reloading. On par with any U.S. made brass. If you're not interested in holding on to it or have a Garand a guy can sell it at premium. Guys like the spam cans and it has the bandoleers and enblocs that are worth money after you shoot them. __________________ We've all heard that a million monkeys banging on a million typewriters will eventually reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare. Now, thanks to the Internet, we know this is not true. Last edited by Nodak1858; July 31, 2020 at 11:01 PM.

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July 31, 2020, 04:30 PM	#5
tango1niner Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: NY Posts: 317	I believe it to be of Greek manufacture and reasonably good quality.

July 31, 2020, 05:33 PM	#7
Centurion Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2016 Posts: 270	You're right, it seems to be of greek origin: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...=1596234773022

July 31, 2020, 06:12 PM	#8
mowin Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Posts: 21	Thanks for all the info guys. Really appreciate it. The guy I got theses from has 30-40 more in boxes.

August 2, 2020, 08:52 AM	#10
Reloadron Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2016 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Suburbs Posts: 1,750	Came in some years back and was distributed widely through the CMP. I have seen it in the $250 per can range give or take. Good stuff! Ron