Barrym Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 info required on .30 ammo, can anyone remember, how long a box of .30 in canvas belts was good to use once the box seals were opened, IE NI and Cyprus. The images are pics of ammo belts found in the M50 under going restoration at Eden Camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Nice find, was the M50 in Canadian ownership at one time as the C broad arrow mark is a Canadian ownership mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrym Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 Thank you for your reply, we aren't sure of the vehs history prior to use by the IDF then SLA, as we remove more kit and paint, more pointers are found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 The maker SCC Ltd is an unidentified manufacturer but every sample found has been dated 43/44 and has the Canadian ownership mark. It’s possible the Israeli Army purchased .30 cal ammo from Canada but they converted their 1919A4s to 7.62mm with disintegrating links and 225/230 round fabric belts made in I think Holland. This conversion occurred around the same time as NATO adopted the new round. It may be useful to see if that fits in with your timeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrym Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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