{"product_id":"original-u-s-spanish-american-war-model-1898-krag-30-cal-cartridge-ammunition-crate-by-union-metallic-cartridge-co-extremely-scarce","title":"Original U.S. Spanish-American War Model 1898 Krag .30 Cal Cartridge Ammunition Crate by Union Metallic Cartridge Co. - Extremely Scarce","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very scarce item often missing from most Spanish-American War collections, a Model 1898 Krag ammunition crate, which held 1200 rounds of .30-40 Krag. This is the first example of this scarce box we have offered, and we likely won’t ever see another, as they are like hen’s teeth. The box measures \u003cstrong\u003e34 x 9 x 7½”\u003c\/strong\u003e and is in great condition. The design for this crate was very peculiar, as it’s meant to be opened from one end, secured with five wing nuts as shown. The box is “wired” together, so the top lid does not come off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stencil on the side of the box reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1200 BALL CARTRIDGES CAL .30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL 1898\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCALIBER .30 IMR NO.17 POWDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE REMINGTON ARMS UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. INC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUMC BRIDGEPORT WORKS - BRIDGEPORT, CONN. U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow side of the crate is stenciled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAL .30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL 1898\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOT A160\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end that opens appears to have been fastened with several “seals” which read \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. GOVT\u003c\/strong\u003e in the center, certainly meant to ensure the ammunition was not opened and tampered with before arriving in “theater”. There is a large crack on the top, but otherwise this crate is in great preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tremendous ammunition crate, one of the scarcest we have ever offered. Comes ready for further research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42736388571205,"sku":"ONJR25APRM011","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25APRM011__07.jpg?v=1746803257","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-spanish-american-war-model-1898-krag-30-cal-cartridge-ammunition-crate-by-union-metallic-cartridge-co-extremely-scarce","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}