WW2 Original British 303 Ball MK7 BLT Metal Ammunition Container with 2 Wooden Boxes of 250 Belt Rounds each of .303 British Ammunition for Vickers Machine Gun
SKU: BRITISH 303 BALL MK7 BLT AMMUNITIOM CONTAINER & 2 BOXES EACH OF 303 BELT AMMUNITION FOR VICKERS MACHINE GUN
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer:
Year Manufactured: 1942
Model: P37
Serial Number: N/A
Markings: MKBall 303 BLT, Cart 500, 1942 Date
Material: Metal, Wood,
Size: Metal Container 18"X10.5"X10"/ Wooden Ammo Boxes 16"X9"X4.5"
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1,500.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: 100
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
This Original WW2 British .303 Ball MK7 BLT (Ball, Lead Bullet, Tracer) metal ammunition container with two wooden boxes, each containing 250 rounds of .303 British ammunition for the Vickers machine gun. The metal container was designed for storage and transport of the ammunition, while the wooden boxes provided a secure and organized way to hold the cartridges.
.303 British MK7 Ammunition:
This was the standard British service round used in Lee-Enfield rifles and Vickers machine guns during World War II.
Vickers Machine Gun:
The Vickers was a water-cooled machine gun widely used by the British during the war, and its ammunition was stored in these containers.
Metal Container:
The metal container was a sturdy, typically khaki green, container with a hinged lid and a folding handle, designed to protect the ammunition from moisture and damage.
Wooden Boxes:
Each wooden box held 250 rounds of the .303 ammunition, often with a liner to help keep the cartridges organized.
Markings:
Both the metal container and wooden boxes would have markings indicating the type of ammunition, quantity, and potentially manufacturing details.
Quantity:
The two wooden boxes inside the metal container would hold a total of 500 rounds of .303 British ammunition for the Vickers machine gun.