FRANGIBLE CALIBER .30 T44 / M22 BALL WW2 NEW REPLICA 20 ROUND AMMO BOX - 2 PCS

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Up for your consideration is a reproduction CALIBER .30 T44 BALL FRANGIBLE 20 round ammunition carton with a WESTERN CARTRIDGE COMPANY label, and a CALIBER .30 M22 BALL FRANGIBLE 20 round ammunition carton with a TWIN CITIES ORDNANCE PLANT label.
The Frangible-type round grew out of a request from the Army Air Forces for a special type of ammunition that could be used in advanced gunnery training. This request resulted in the development of a .30 caliber round that had a bullet made of a lead powder and bakelite combination, fired from a modified machine gun at an armored P-63 Kingcobra aircraft. The training program began in mid-1944 at all of the aerial gunnery schools and was known as "Operation Pinball". The initial production of the T44-designated round was undertaken by Frankford Arsenal and Western Cartridge Company in the summer of 1944 at the urgent request of the AAF. Later, in the spring of 1945, with the increased demand for the frangible round, production was started at the Twin Cities and Des Moines Ordnance Plants. Also at this time, the T44 was adopted as the M22, with production ending in the fall of 1945.
Each "Buy It Now" single purchase is for 2 unassembled cartons with dividers and one of each label. The two labels represent both of the frangible designations (T44 and M22), with a hand-stamped lot number matching my originals. If you prefer, I can match the lot number of a spam can, crate, or original cartons that you may have. The cartons, dividers, and labels will be shipped flat, with assembly instructions, and the shipping is free within the U.S. I had a lot of these made, so if you want multiple sets, just change the auction quantity before you click the "Buy It Now" button.
Check my feedback and buy with confidence. I prefer paypal, and shipping is free to U.S. buyers. I will ship world-wide, with the buyer paying all shipping charges. Those charges will be added by eBay during the checkout process. Payment is expected within 3 days of purchase. Returns are accepted within 14 days, with buyer paying return shipping. If you have a lot number preference, please send details in the checkout instructions, or send me a separate email.
I also have separate "Buy It Now" listings for M1 Carbine cartons (set "A" and "B"), M1911 .45 ACP cartons (50 round and 20 round), 12 GA cartons, .30 caliber Ball cartons (3 different plants), .30 caliber Armor Piercing cartons, .30 caliber Tracer cartons, .30 caliber Incendiary cartons, .30 caliber Rifle Grenade cartons, .30 caliber Bandoleer Lot Cards, .30 caliber Repacked Lot Data Cards (for belted ammo), and a .30 caliber mixed carton display set. All of these listings can be viewed by clicking on the "See other items" link located just below my seller info. at the top of this listing.
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