M1 Carbine Ammo Lot #'s

[Mike Haas]

I just picked up three (3) 600 Rd Spam Cans of M1 Carbine Ammo. Two (2) Cans are LC Lot # 13360 and One (1) is RA (Remington Arms) # 5418. Cans are excellant condition and marked "IN 10RD CLIPS BANDOLEERS"

Can anybody 'date' these lots or direct me to a website to get the info on the manufacturing dates

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[frankderrico]

Mike, I can't but that sounds like you did O.K.!! Good for you!!.....Frank

Better weather for you now, then this past winter?

[Bruce McAskill]

Mike if they are 600 rounds on strippers then they are no older then the Korean War era. Most likely in the late 50's to mid 60's. Cannot do better then that for you.

[Mike Haas]

Mike, I can't but that sounds like you did O.K.!! Good for you!!.....Frank

Better weather for you now, then this past winter?

Ya just had to remind of the 'SNOW' didn't ya!! - I don't mind mowing the grass now cause I can do that in jeans & a T-Shirt

I got the ammo at $250.00 per Spam Can to my door via a 'face to face' transaction.

Also at the same time/same seller I got 480 Rds of RA Lot # 5471 in a 840 Rd (50 Cal Type Flip Top Can) so I actually could inspect the contents. Pristine Ammo, Bandos with stipper clips and cardboard seperators, 120 Rds per Bando, headstamped RA-55. Got that can for $200.00

Price worked out to about the same as CMP AQUILA shipped (41.7 cents per Rd or so) ..So I jumped on it

I'm a 'Happy Camper' but out of 'Mad Money' now. Too bad cause the guy says he has more.

[Mike Haas]

Pics...maybe..??

[Mike Haas]

Mike if they are 600 rounds on strippers then they are no older then the Korean War era. Most likely in the late 50's to mid 60's. Cannot do better then that for you.

Bruce - Thanks! - That correspondes to my thoughts and also fits with the ammo in the other Can I just posted about with pictures. Thanks again.
Mike

[painter777]

Nice grab Mike.........
I noticed these on GB this morning.
Both pricey?
But I would like to have all the LC 68........ just to much $$ for me with a possible purchase pending Sunday and a vacation planned..

Cheers,
Charlie-painter777

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[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

both are over priced in my opinion

[Tired Retired]

Mike you got a great deal - and you got REAL delivery thrown in! Enjoy it in good health!

That GB stuff gold plated or something?

I am SOOOOOOo glad I reload!

[stickhauler]

Ya just had to remind of the 'SNOW' didn't ya!! - I don't mind mowing the grass now cause I can do that in jeans & a T-Shirt

I got the ammo at $250.00 per Spam Can to my door via a 'face to face' transaction.

Also at the same time/same seller I got 480 Rds of RA Lot # 5471 in a 840 Rd (50 Cal Type Flip Top Can) so I actually could inspect the contents. Pristine Ammo, Bandos with stipper clips and cardboard seperators, 120 Rds per Bando, headstamped RA-55. Got that can for $200.00

Price worked out to about the same as CMP AQUILA shipped (41.7 cents per Rd or so) ..So I jumped on it

I'm a 'Happy Camper' but out of 'Mad Money' now. Too bad cause the guy says he has more.

Care to share the source? That's a fair price for good ammo, I'd love to add to my stash. Of all the firearms I own, carbines are the only long guns my wife cares to shoot. My grandson dearly loves them as well, because he knows when the old man cashes his chips in, he's the proud owner of one of mine (I plan to have at least 5, as that's how many grandsons I have, they can fight over who gets the Rock Ola).

Let me know.