Old metal ammo boxes - worth anything?

[mikebalt]

Cleaning out my garage, I found some ammo boxes. I have not decided yet if I just want to use them to store crap or to sell them. I was wondering if they have any value. I attached pictures. Thanks

 

[Bertfish]

20mm cans are widely available at gun shows, maybe $20 or $25 each maximum I'd say.

The first can is a bit unusual. No idea if it's worth anything. I'd be interested if you wanted to unload it, PM me if you have a price in mind.

 

[Dave MP]

Interested in the first can also. What are the dimensions?

 

[240 towles]

naval ammo can?

 

[stu929]

I may be interested in one. Where are you located?

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[mikebalt]

Some idiot paid 60.00 plus 40 to ship it on ebay..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VTG-MI...X-MOVIE-PROP-/160798219046?afsrc=1&rmvSB=true


apparently I have the brother/sister to it as well. I will try to post some more pictures and dimensions. Not sure I want to sell it..... but thanks for the replies and the help.

 

[BossmanPJ]

naval ammo can?

I have a WW2 rocket can. Same latches. I would say 40's on the first can. The others look like grenade cans. They held 20 and 40mm.

 

[Art3]

I have a couple like the first one. The lid is a little inconvenient because it is not hinged, but overall that size box is incredibly handy...about the size of a milk crate, right?

 

[mikebalt]

Yes Art - and it is a nice size that is why I will probably keep it

 

[crazybird]

They sell for $45 and up on etsy.com
If I were you, I'd keep them just because they are cool!

 

[Blacksmith101]

Here is some collectors information on various ammo cans:
http://browningmgs.com/AmmoCans/T-Chial/AmmoBoxes.htm

 

[hairba111]

The large ammo box is for a 40MM anti-aircraft mount, USN circa WWII.