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Ammunition Box Vintage Army Military Metal AMMO Box Dx 460 Cartridges - $25 (Centreville)
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Intresting for Man cave or she Shed
Estate Sale Buy
Daughter bought as a symbolic piece as she wanted to paint flowers and flower pot out it - But she let for her job to France and it ahs been sitting in garage for quite some time
It was used to store all sort of tools - nuts and bolts
Have the written on top what type of nuts and bolts were store that has faded a lot over time
Very good shape. Was repainted Gray at some point.
Light surface wear from age.
Heavy and sits level for display purposes.
Will make a cool piece for a collector.
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Not 100 % sure but my internet search show:
The code BAH92J001-057 identifies a specific production batch of ammunition, following the MIL-STD-1168numbering system used by the U.S. Army.
Breakdown of the Lot Number
Based on the standard format, here is what each section of your identification number means:
BAH: Manufacturer Identification Symbol. This indicates which factory produced the ammunition. For example, "LC" stands for Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, and "BAH" identifies a specific authorized manufacturer.
92: Year of Production. This ammunition was manufactured in 1992.
J: Month of Production. Each letter corresponds to a month. "J" indicates that this batch was produced in September.
001: Interfix Number. This three-digit code identifies the specific production line or facility process used for this batch.
057: Sequence Number. This is the unique number for this specific lot within the production year and month.
Importance of Lot Numbers
Military surplus boxes use these numbers for critical tracking:
Quality Control: If a defect is found later, the military uses this number to identify and recall only the affected batches.
Consistency: Ammunition from the same lot is manufactured with identical components on the same day, ensuring they all perform with the same accuracy and speed.
For more details on what is inside, look for the DODIC (Department of Defense Identification Code) on other parts of the box. This is usually a four-character code (like A059) that tells you exactly what caliber and type of round it holds.
I could not fin on the box any other markings, such as a four-digit code or specific caliber measurements?