[gunnertwo]

Saw this at a local show today, never have seen a 50 rd box. Is this an old label on a new box or is this legit? Needing verification. Thanks.

G2

 

[Edward Tinker]

How much were they asking? I'd have bought it if it was reasonable
I looked in Sturges and did not see one. Of course there are many 7.65mm and 9mm 'commercial DWM boxes
That is really cool.

 

[gunnertwo]

After looking at a few threads on 08 ammo I think it's bad. Note the wear crease on the label, there's none on the box.

G2

 

[Vlim]

Not something worth faking. The label identifies the RWS / Geco plant in Durlach and the box shape suggests a type similar in construction to their commercial boxes, just without printing.

They may have used up old commercial packaging in late 1943, early 1944 due to supply issues.

Interesting box.

 

[Hessian]

How much were they asking? I'd have bought it if it was reasonable
I looked in Sturges and did not see one. Of course there are many 7.65mm and 9mm 'commercial DWM boxes
That is really cool.

How much were they asking? I'd have bought it if it was reasonable
I looked in Sturges and did not see one. Of course there are many 7.65mm and 9mm 'commercial DWM boxes
That is really cool.

I wish I could run into a box of 7.65 WWII ammunition, even commercial.

 

[Daniel76]

Probably about as close as you can come. Made in the early 30's by DWM.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/947812727

 

[gunnertwo]

Bought the ammo from the dealer, thanks for the help. Here are better pics. The adhesive gave way on the side, made taking the pics a little easier. All rounds match. I'm super pleased. Placed a 16 rd box in the pic for comparison.

G2

 

[Vlim]

Do the bullets have a black seal line around the base (casemouth)?

The bullets are iron core, the Tp abbreviation suggests it is for tropical use (North Africa).

 

[Yoebuff]

After looking at a few threads on 08 ammo I think it's bad. Note the wear crease on the label, there's none on the box.

G2

Good catch! yes it does look like a label taken off a legit box which wrapped down and around the side and now is flattened out.

 

[gunnertwo]

Vlim, will get more pics up in a day or so.

G2

 

[gunnertwo]

Vlim,

Yes, there is a black line around the case mouth. More pics attached. Thanks for the additional ID.

G2

 

[Vlim]

Those are correct 'tropical' cartridges.

 

[gunnertwo]

Many thanks!

G2