Wanted: Reloadable Canadian War Dated .303 Brass

[kajn65]

Hi,

Would anyone have any reloadable, Canadian War Dated .303 spent brass with the spent primer still intact (non-berridian primers) along with Service Mk7 and/or Mk8 Ball Bullets? I need some for making a display for our Re-Enactment Group.

Thanks.

Keyan

[maple_leaf_eh]

How much do you need? I've got a bunch of DIZ Boxer primers cases. Send me a PM.

[kajn65]

Hi Terry,

I'm looking for a minimum of 150 spent cases with their spent primers still intact. Possiblely 200-250 cases maximum. I'll have to double check on the larger figure and get back to you on that.

As long as the cases are in good shape with no dents, cracks or holes drilled in their sides; or, have any heavy oxidization on them (they must be able to be cleaned up easly). I would like to have some to make up a batch of inert ammunition for my 3 bandoliers; and a few extra stripper clips. No one in our group has any for display purposes. All I have to date is one chrome plated Drill or Instruction Round, which I picked up at a Gun Show for $0.50. Have these cases been resized so that they can fit in the rifle's chamber once the bullet is installed?

If that's to many to ask for, then quote me a price in what quantity you have available?

I have a chap that I met at a Gun Show back in September who says he has 50+ cases with the spent primer still intact, allong with Service Mk7 and Mk8 Bullets to be installed. I've sent several emails asking for a price but, have no reply as of yet. The next step is to give him a phone call. Personally, I think he has already sold the stuff. Hence, no replies to my emails.

Would you (or any other member) be able to tell me what Canadian Manufacturers of WW2 .303 Ball and other .303 caliber ammuntion types supplied our Miliitary Forces during this time? Who where the most popular?

I have a chance to get my hands on an original WW2 Canadian/Bristish .303 ammunition box from a fellow in a community that's about an hours drive away. If I can get it, I'd like to be able to have that at least half the volume of the box loaded with inert Canadian WW2 .303 Ball ammunition. No one in our Unit has been able to find one in good shape to use. Are the rounds found loose in this ammo box or are they packed inside in their stripper clips and bandoliers? I have yet to have a definate answer on this subject.

Thanks.

Rgs...

Keyan

[Tony Smith]

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.

[kajn65]

Hi Tony,

Thanks for the info and the great pics.

I have heard of Method 3 and of Method 5 packed in Timber Boxes. I didn't know if this was the norm or if it was just something made up by someone.

Thanks again for the information.

Rgs...

Keyan

[kajn65]

Tony (or others),

Are inert version of .303 Blank, Tracer, Grenade Launching and Armour Piercing; and their applicable packing boxes available to purchase for display purposes?

I have heard the "Live" Armour Piercing round may be illegal to own here in Canada. However, I haven't been able to confim that yet.

Rgs...

Keyan