Hi Folks, can anyone tell me any more about this MG42 style ammo tin a friend recently acquired? Locally manufactured? Reworked ex German etc..
Thanks in advance
Reg
Hi Folks, can anyone tell me any more about this MG42 style ammo tin a friend recently acquired? Locally manufactured? Reworked ex German etc..
Thanks in advance
Reg
My guess is a locally produced version?
Cheers, Ade.
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Thanks Gents, I've not seen one of these before, did the fledgling IDF use MG42?
Hi Reg.
The fledgling IDF used ANYTHING it could get it's hands on, weapons, equipment or uniform wise, this also included former AXIS powers' stuff.
There are loads of photo's/pic's around showing the original Israeli forces looking like a right "Fred Carno's Army" at their beginnings.
Regards etc
Ian D
AKA: Jimpy
BTW: I agree with what has been said about the ammo can, locally made, because of the angle on the handle and the catch, but based on the WWII German version,
Last edited by jimpy; 03-22-2015 at 10:22 AM. Reason: Grammar
Cheers for the thoughts guys
I think Israeli also. The one I have is marked with Hebrew and came with a 225 round MG37(t) or BESA belt. Dows te one above have the insert for belted ammunition. Nice 7.92.. marking on the can which is consistent with the belt.
Richard
I think Israeli also. Does the can above have an inset for belted ammunition? This one of mine is marked with Hebrew and came with a MG37(t) 225 round belt inside. Also nicely marked 7.92 which would be correct for the belt.
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