Tony Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I picked up an old rusty ammo tin the other day and wondered if I'm correct in assuming it's a WWI period manufactured MG08 tin (I think the handles were different post war). After a bit of a clean I managed to get it open and although it's rusty outside, the original colour's still present inside. Are these marked anywhere with a year of manufacture? It's nothing exciting but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Hi, I think the WW2 ones had a round shaped hadle, WW1 has the "U" like this one... But when they changed I do not know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 That's good but it's very likely they used the older type in WWII as well I reckon, no need to chuck them if they're still held in the stores. I picked this one up on the Somme the other day so could just as easily have been used WWII and left somewhere sort of dry/under cover the last 70 odd years. I need to look for and markings on it but don't think I'll find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 WWI era examples usually have a crowned inspection stamp on them. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Thanks Chip. There's a weak circular mark in the recess where the handle sits but it's not clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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