M19A1 Ammunition Can

Accession Number REL35658
Collection type Technology
Object type Munition
Physical description Metal, Paint
Maker Hebco
Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made c 1980
Conflict Period 1970-1979
Period 1990-1999
Vietnam, 1962-1975
Period 1980-1989
Description

Ammunition can made from stamped metal. The can has a removable, lockable hinged lid and is waterproof. The can is painted olive drab. Markings - 7 62 BALL F4 CTN; 300 7.62 MM BALL F4 IN 8 CARTONS; MF 21-12-81; WAC FEB 83.

History / Summary

Metal ammunition can used for all kinds of small arms ammunition, fuses for artillery and for 40mm M79 or M203 grenade launcher munitions.