Description: *NOTE TO EBAY - THESE BOXES ARE EMPTY AND DO NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED AMMUNITION COMPONENTS* Up for your consideration is a set of 3 empty reproduction M1911 .45 ACP 50 round ammunition cartons, with a mid-war EVANSVILLE ORDNANCE PLANT (EC) label. By 1940 it was obvious that Frankford Arsenal would not be able to supply adequate quantities of ammunition should the U.S. get drawn into the war. The first contract to build up the stock of Cal. .45 Ball M1911 ammunition was given to Western Cartridge Company in October 1940 for 50 million rounds. This was followed by a contract to Remington Arms Company for 71 million rounds. An additional contract was also given to Winchester Repeating Arms Company, and these were all referred to as educational contracts. In 1941 plans were made to open additional production facilities, which then became a priority after December 7th, 1941. The new Chrysler Corporation plant at Evansville, Indiana was opened, and the first lot of ammunition was completed during July 1942. These plants, in addition to some production at Frankford Arsenal, would for the most part produce the .45 ACP M1911 Ball ammunition required for WWII. By 1944, most Cal. .45 Ball production was drastically reduced due to lower demand, but by the end of the war over four billion rounds had been made. The 50 round carton was introduced in mid-1942, replacing the 20 round carton then in use. Each "Buy It Now" single purchase is for 3 unassembled cartons with a mid-war Evansville Ordnance Plant (EC) label. The lot number is hand stamped on the lid prior to shipping, either matching my original boxes, or if you prefer, I can match the lot number of a spam can or crate that you may have. The cartons will be shipped flat, with assembly instructions. I had a lot of these made, so if you want multiple sets, just change the auction quantity before you click on the "Buy It Now" button. Check my feedback and buy with confidence. I prefer paypal and shipping within the U.S. is free. I will ship internationally, but there will be extra shipping charges involved. Those extra charges MUST be paid by the buyer, and will be added by eBay during the checkout process. I will combine shipping for international shipments if you ask. If you have a lot number preference, please send details to me on the eBay checkout page, or send me a separate email. Be sure to check out all my other replicas. Just click on my store link at the bottom of this listing. Thanks for looking and I appreciate your business.
Price: 7 USD
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
End Time: 2024-04-03T14:37:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Evansville Ordnance Plant
Material: Cardboard
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Vintage: Yes
