Rare WWI - Vietnam M18 57mm Recoilless Rifle ammo box.

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This Box is in great shape, All paint/ink is still in great shape no fading. Latch works, rope on the handle is in great shape. This ammo box is to die for!!!! Have had estimate for a value over $440 in this condition! Extremely rare M18 57mm Recoilless Rifle wood ammo box . This is a great find for any collector of the 57 MM Recoilless Rifle or wartime ammo boxes. Ammunition box is in solid condition with usual action and age wear. Both hinges work great along with the one turn locks. Measurements: 22" long x 8" high x 8" deep. Writing on the box includes : Front: "RIJSA 4 cartridges TP M306AI W/Fuse PD 503AI 57 MM Rifle LOT MA0-7-54" See pictures for additional details. Other pictures include the original 57mm Recoilless Rifle, action pictues, and a 57mm projectile (both not included in this bid!). I am not an expert but is some information I found on the internet. The wood ammo box up for bid carried four projectile rounds 57mm Recoilless Rifle: M18 57mm Recoilless Rifle The first recoilless gun was developed during WWI by Commander Davis of the US Navy. It consisted of two gun barrels pointing in opposite directions connected to a common chamber. One barrel was loaded with the projectile, the other with an equal mass of small lead shot encased in grease. The propellant cartridge was placed in the central chamber and when fired read more

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