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Rare WWII Hellcat Tank 76mm UGLY Explosive TNT Projectile Cannon Ammo Crate A2

$ 97.68

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Used
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    WWII Hellcat Tank 76mm UGLY Explosive TNT Projectile Cannon Ammo Wooden Box Crate
    Measure approximate:
    36 1/2" x 9 3/4" x 9 3/4"
    76mm Gun M1 & M1A WWII Era Tank Gun used on the M18 Hellcat Destroyer Tank
    These projectile missiles were designed specifically for anti war craft against the Sherman Tanks.
    Projectile Crate M
    arkings:
    FRONT FACE:
    4 ROUNDS COMPLETE WITH FUZE
    76MM, GUNS M1, M1A1 TNT++
    SHELL HE., M42A1 RIPKA
    P.D. M40
    137.84 LBS.
    2.12 CU.FT.
    LOADED 3-44
    LOT SOP 81-9
    SIDE FACE
    :
    AMMUNITION FOR CANNON WITH EXPLOSIVE PROJECTILE
    GEO. SILBERNAGEL & SONS
    WAUSAU, WIS. MARCH 1944
    BACK SIDE
    :
    SMKLS
    SIDE FACE
    :
    (BLANK) NO TEXT ON THIS SIDE
    AS PICTURED:
    TOP:
    (where the rope handle is located would actually be the bottom where the rounds would sit)
    There is some text where the rope handle is located.
    SHELL COMPLETE
    H.E. M42A1
    WITH FUZE P.D. M40
    LOT SOP 81
    TNT
    76MM
    There is a yellow grenade next to the letters R1PBB
    BOTTOM
    :
    (t
    here is no "bottom" as pictured;
    this would actually be the top as the rounds sat inside the crate.
    There were (4) rounds per box...you can see where the rounds sat inside the box...see the last picture to see the inside of the box.
    Projectile Crate:
    The wooden crate was manufactured in 1944. Below is information concerning the manufacturer.
    George Silbernagel & Sons Co.
    Manufactures of  Door, Windows, Mouldings
    Interior
    Finish and Lumber Products
    Founded in 1926 Wausau, Wisconsin
    Thank you for looking.