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PSYCHO
03-03-2013, 08:35
Hello everyone, thanks for having me. I'm Mark. I wanted to ask a question or two about some ammo cans that I have. I've looked around for info regarding the stamped markings, but have come up empty. They are battleship grey. The boxes are approximately 5 3/4" wide, 10 1/8" high, and 11 1/4" long. The stamp says CONT PA 19 S.C.F. I put them up on a local bulletin board for sale, and a few people went nuts for them. I was wondering on a general value of each one. All complete, slight surface rust, all have gaskets and are totally waterproof. Please let me know, thanks again!

Dan Shapiro
03-03-2013, 10:08
Here are a couple of websites:

http://browningmgs.com/AmmoCans/T-Chial/AmmoBoxes01_WW2.htm

http://browningmgs.com/AmmoCans/T-Chial/AmmoBoxes02_postWW2.htm

PSYCHO
03-03-2013, 11:52
Thank you Dan. I checked there before I posted here, found just a vague reference to what I have. Still searching.... Thanks again.

emmagee1917
03-04-2013, 03:45
You mean this type ?
http://www.unclesamsretailoutlet.com/Metal-Ammo-Can-With-Lid-Model-PA-19-p/4232.htm
It is one of the 4-5 different hight versions of the .50 cal can. that are available.
This one is common around air bases , as it is a standard container for the decoy flares . The next two taller cans are for night vision devices .
The PA19 is perfect for eight 60mm WW2 dummy mortar rounds . Glue 8 PCV unions into a 2X4 tube rectangle , slip it into the can , insert rounds.
Chris

PSYCHO
03-07-2013, 11:50
Thanks so very much Chris, that'd be them! Thanks again man, take care.