P-59A Posted November 13, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 13, 2020 I thought I posted these before, but I could not find my post. I have no idea what these were used on. The only period photo I have found is two guys loading ammo into one with an A-26 in the background. The blue one has no ammo feed and looks to be factory made to just hold ammo. The last photo is one I found on line, but the info was missing. It is a slightly different configuration. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted November 14, 2020 The one photo I can find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1Garandy Posted November 14, 2020 Share #3 Posted November 14, 2020 That appears to be a P-61, not an A-26 in the background. Also, looking at the construction of the box in the picture, the configuration/construction looks to be a little different than your boxes. I'm betting your boxes are still for an aircraft gun, but no idea which one. Looking again, I think the ammo in the picture is 20MM since the P-61 had four 20MM cannons. Are your boxes for .50 cal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted November 14, 2020 M1, Good eye!!!! That box is for a 20mm. It's as close as I could find to what I have. Construction is about the same, not quite the same, but it is as close as I could find. The photo points in a direction. As for the P-61, You are correct. I was so focused on finding a box like mine I really didn't give that bird a second thought. My bad! Now I have to look at P-61 pics for hour after hour....gee thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted November 15, 2020 So while these are not what I have. They have the same kind of material's used in their construction. They might have might have been made in the same period of time. The ones shown have been associated with use on B-17's or B-24's. Still looking for photographic proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted November 15, 2020 More types Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted November 26, 2020 Share #7 Posted November 26, 2020 Great information about this boxes. Thank`s for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted January 3, 2021 Share #8 Posted January 3, 2021 Interesting thread. Here is one in my possession: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted January 3, 2021 Kfields, That is interesting, beyond what the tag says what do you know about it and how did you come across it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted January 4, 2021 Share #10 Posted January 4, 2021 I really know nothing more about it. I picked it up at a gunshow some years ago and that's about it. I've decided to sell it here on the Trader. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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