Guest Caesar73 Posted 18 May , 2014 Share Posted 18 May , 2014 I have acquired this box and can't find anything out about it. It has an intricate locking system where you turn the centre bolt and the whole copper locking system slides along the box into the brass bolts locking the box lid on. It is dated 1916 but I'm not sure what the other stamps denote. I've never seen anything like it. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Filsell Posted 19 May , 2014 Share Posted 19 May , 2014 Is it an ammunition box? If so what is the strange device on the top for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 19 May , 2014 Share Posted 19 May , 2014 It has quick release British Ammo box pulls on the top. I think it is an ammo box for saw. The things David refers to are 'quick pulls' to open the box? TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANVILLE Posted 19 May , 2014 Share Posted 19 May , 2014 I have no doubts this box is built upon ammunition box principles, but quite what it was made to hold, I could not say. These photos are not idea as they are of a replica SAA box, but nevertheless you will see the same lid release feature. On the originals the 'T' is made of brass and would sit flush in a cut-out in the lid. One end is tied to a length of string which prevents it being lost, and the other end has a brass pin attached, which when it is lifted allows the lid to be slid off. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 27 May , 2014 Share Posted 27 May , 2014 Would the big N on it perhaps indicate it is for Naval use? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303man Posted 29 May , 2014 Share Posted 29 May , 2014 Any pictures of the internals of the box might give a few more clues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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