robinb Posted January 16, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 16, 2020 Any ideas? No markings. Link to post Share on other sites
iron bender Posted January 16, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 16, 2020 Curious, is the top made of aluminum or wood? Any mounting holes on the bottom? Appears to be all wood construction with iron hardware Link to post Share on other sites
robinb Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted January 16, 2020 All wood construction except for the hardware. It's sitting on two wooden runners. Also it has two handles on the back just like the two on the front. Link to post Share on other sites
iron bender Posted January 16, 2020 Share #4 Posted January 16, 2020 I've got a bunch of prewar artillery manuals. I'll dig this weekend. Being all wood with runners makes me think it goes on a carriage and not in a vehicle. I'm assuming it's for big stuff judging by the size of compartments and compared to the size of your truck bed. Four handles for carrying plus the wood 5/8 plus thick. It almost reminds me of a toolbox off a Civil War era battery wagon, but more modern Link to post Share on other sites
robinb Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted January 16, 2020 It's roughly 3 feet wide, 2 feet deep and a foot tall. Dove tail construction. One thing that might help date it is the use of some Phillips head wood screws. Those were patented in 1932. Link to post Share on other sites
iron bender Posted January 16, 2020 Share #6 Posted January 16, 2020 I'm thinking 30's. Maybe part of a wheelwright's kit on the hoof? Almost positive it's not for saddlers. Thinking for a 75 field gun. It's really heavy duty for other use. MG's have small parts, mortars wouldn't require tools so robust....the three compartments are for big stuff easily accessible. Neat box regardless of use. Link to post Share on other sites
robinb Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted January 17, 2020 I checked the 1930 QM hand book. Its not in there. Link to post Share on other sites
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