odd 303 ammo package

**ActionYobbo** · 10-11-2019 10:02 PM

My friend emailed me to ask if I knew why the ammo was packaged this way. I have never seen it like this before so I post the picture here to see if anyone here knows

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**Highly Recommended** · 10-11-2019 10:02 PM

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**22SqnRAE** · 10-11-2019 11:56 PM

Would be interesting to know the head stamp code.

**ActionYobbo** · 10-12-2019 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by 22SqnRAE

Would be interesting to know the head stamp code.

RG38 and RG39

The label on the box has a date of 11.12.58
The boxes only hold 15 but the label says 35

**Maxwell Smart** · 10-12-2019 02:11 AM

Box label has MF on it - so Footscray 1958?

**jonnyc** · 10-12-2019 08:41 AM

Not sure what the 15/35 deal is, but I would go with a Footscray post-war repack.

**Tom in N.J.** · 10-12-2019 12:05 PM

Looks like an error on typeset and poor proof reading on the labels....

**CINDERS** · 10-13-2019 03:05 AM

Most definitely Footscray still worth preserving not only for the complete full packet but the typo, I have a 15 round unopened packet of WWI 303 cartridges the packet is stamped 1915 or 16 with a cloth band sealing the packet you can if judiciously lifting one side of the top flap make out the RN tips of one set with the WWI charger clips of the others

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