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  1. 10th January 2017, 10:34 AM #1
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    What are these then military guys?

    Hi all - the father in law found three of these in a clearing sale. Of course he bought them but doesn't know what they are What are these then military guys? . The story is that they were used to store salted mutton in ww2. Does anyone know if this is true? Or if not what they are and what they were used for?

    The lids kinda lock down and seal and they look to be insulated. No outlets at the base though so not for hot water.





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  2. 10th January 2017, 10:39 AM #2
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    They look a lot like 40/60 bofors ammunition boxes - but is over 40 years since I used them - well some sort of large calibre ammunition anyway.
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    Quote Originally Posted by garrycol View Post
    They look a lot like 40/60 bofors ammunition boxes - but is over 40 years since I used them - well some sort of large calibre ammunition anyway.
    Thanks Garrycol! I googled it and indeed you are on the money. Found a full one for sale which shows how they were packed.

    1944 dated 40mm bofor Ammo box with shell
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  4. 10th January 2017, 12:12 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Homestar View Post
    5 minutes from posting your question to getting the answer.

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    Absolutely. The father in law is stoked to find out what they are too.
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  6. 10th January 2017, 01:40 PM #6
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    That's EXACTLY what they are. I have a few back home in the states.
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    Well, what I use mine for is for storing fencing bits and pieces in the back of the ute!

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    I used mine for nuts and bolts, screws, etc.
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    I have a similar container that is round and roughly 1m long , I assume for some kind of large shell.
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