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Title:	CHEST, AMMUNITION -  AMMUNITION CHEST M2 FOR CAL. .50 M2
Maker/Manufacturer:
Date of Manufacture:	C 1955
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 1260
Measurements:	H: 21 3/4" W: 12 21 32" D: 32 lbs.

Object Description:

AMMUNITION CHEST M2 FOR CAL. .50 M2
Manufacturer unknown - M2 .50 caliber ammunition chest provides a convenient means of handling and feeding belted ammunition. A crank is provided for use in loading the chest. The chest is made of steel and equipped with a hinge, so that the upper half may be swung back for purposes of filling and cleaning. When in use, the chest attaches to the pertinent mount by means of slots on the side of the chest. The chest is mounted on the early models of the Mount, Machinegun, Caliber .50; Browning M2, heavy barrel, turret type and Mount, Gun; multiple caliber .50, M45C and on Mount, Gun: twin caliber .50 machinegun, M65 which mounts Machinegun, Caliber .50: M2, heavy barrel, flexible or Machinegun, caliber .50: Browning AN-M2, aircraft, basic. The chest was eventually replaced by an ammunition box tray. Chest weighs approximately 32 lbs. Federal stock no. 1005-652-8399. Ammunition chest once attached to mount SPAR-1259.

Markings:
Front & Rear: AMMUNITION CHEST CAL. .50 M-2/200 ROUNDS.

References:
SNL A-55, Sec. 33; SNL A-59; TM9-230; TM 9-2010; TM9-2205.