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Originally Posted by kajn65
Are the rounds found loose in this ammo box or are they packed inside in their stripper clips and bandoliers?
Thanks. 
Rgs...
Keyan |
There were 6 different packaging methods for WW2 .303 Ammunition. They could be:
1. Wrapped in 10 round packets in a tin "Sardine Can" inside a plywood case,
2. Packed in 32rd cartons in timber boxes,
3. Packed in 48rd cartons in timber boxes,
4. Packed in 100rd cardboard round tubes,
5. Set 5 in a Charger (not "Stripper Clips"), 10 chgrs to a Bandolier,
6. In 250rd belts.
Postwar they introduced other packaging such as 20rd cartons, but I haven't seen any packed loose in a box.
Other varities of .303 such as Blank, Tracer, Grenade Launching, Incendiary, Armour piercing, Drill, Inspection, etc also had various packing methods depending on quantity.