.69 Cal. Ammunition boxes

[Craig L Barry]

My understanding was that the dimensions were the same. So color was blue?

[John Tobey]

Here's a photo of an original. It's blue, and was packed in 1862. I also had one packed in 1863 that was unpainted.

John Tobey

[Blair]

John,

Nice Box.
It looks as though the top and bottom are thiner than the sides can you give the measurements?
The lettering is black on this box, what color is the lettering on the unpainted box you mentioned?
Thank you,
Blair Taylor

[TheQM]

Here's a photo of an original. It's blue, and was packed in 1862. I also had one packed in 1863 that was unpainted.

John Tobey

John,

Do you have any more data on this box? Such as where the packing info was located, and exactly what did it say? Was there any stenciling on the side of the box? A ammo crate that still has it's top is a rare gem.

Thanks,

[John Tobey]

Blair,

Interesting observation: the top and bottom are about .840 thick, the sides are about .920. The lettering on the unpainted box was black.

Bill,

The box is marked "St. Louis Arsenal" on the sides (in an arc) and inside the lid. The packing date is also marked inside the lid. The exact stencil reads, "Fabricated St. Louis Arsenal Sept 1862"

John Tobey