GGHG M5A1 late photo

[Ed Storey]

The wooden box is a compo ration crate.

[Jack Geratic]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

The wooden box is a compo ration crate.

Hello ED, that is right on. A quick google and found the dimensions:

[maple_leaf_eh]

I was on a FB group for Lee Enfield collectors, and one chap asked about paint formulas for No.15 sniper rifle chests. I doubt one-time use ration boxes were painted, but the conversation makes me want to ask here for guidance. What combinations of red, green, blue would have been typical for wooden chests?

[Bob Carriere]

I would strongly suggest a quart of the oil based OD green in semi gloss and make sure to properly lightly sand all the existing surfaces.......... other wise what color you get while wet in the can is not exactly what it will look like when dry....