[Bob Carriere]

I have a similar box but it contained two large sardine cans each holding about 103 rounds of 303 on a canvass belt. Cans have a large key to roll back the soldered metal cover much like a regualr size sardine can. One can is still unopened. Lid had no hinges...... top was held in place by 4 metal pins similar to large cotter pins or 36 mill pins tied to a string....... tar paper wrapping inside.

I have used another similar wooden container to store black powder for re-enactments.......

Mine is dated early 50s..... bought in downtown Montreal surplus store in the early 80s for 90 some dollars.....

Bob