question 1960's British .30 cal ammo box BS colour code.

[Chubbster]

Hi all,

 

I'm after the BS paint code for the lighter brown british post war (1960's) .30cal ammo box. As used in ferrets etc..

 

Any help would be great.

 

Cheers.

Alex

[fv1609]

Alex I think I have used "Service brown BSC381C 499" on ammo boxes. A close civilian match was "Conker" but can't remember the make.

[Chubbster]

Many thanks Clive.

 

Will see if I can get a tin mixed up at the local paint supplier.

 

cheers

alex

[fv1609]

Alex I would just wait & see what others have to say before you rush out & get some mixed. I'm just concerned that you said "lighter brown".

[Chubbster]

Clive,

 

You could be right after a little web search of Bs381C 499 I think that's the dark brown that is used on the ammo boxes you see for 7.62, 5.56 & 105mm etc.... I should have posted a picture really to avoid any confusion. I will post one today if I get a chance.

 

Cheers

Alex

 

P.s Clive you should have a picture of the .30 box (and the gun linkage). It was my turret you where photographing at Evesham this year.

[fv1609]

Oh I see what you mean. This is your colour.

 

 

The colour I was referring to was this.