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WITHDRAWN , NO LONGER AVAILABLE WTS M1 Garand ammo in original wooden crate. Enbloc in bandoliers. Crate reads top to bottom: 121.51 - 111.2, 624 ST, a crown and under crown HMAK, 7.62 mm Patron, M/48, Lot: 01-AMA-80, BR: 25Kg, RP: 0.025 m3 (cu meters I assume). They will stick to a magnet so assume plated steel or steel core. In person sale only, I don't trust UPS,etc. to handle old wooden crate... I live in Conroe and will drive a reasonable distance (100 miles) to deliver. I don't know how to put up a picture here, but if contacted on email I can do that. Email is sfrtx1950@gmail.com.

How many rounds and how much $ might help?

According to the crate I believe it 624 rnds. I checked around and can't find anyone that has it for sale so I don't know what a fair price is. On Ammoseek the closest I found was a can of Korean for 90 cents per round. The crate itself is a collectable and I have found the bandoliers for $10 each.... Last time I saw this for sale was a few years ago and it was starting at $1 per. I don't expect that much, I think maybe $400 or best offer.

Would love to have it but I am too far away to buy it.

Not to detract from your ammo conversation. On Jul 13 (Sunday) we were in Tomball Tex. Went to eat at Goodman's. The food there is very good. Since you live fairly close to there i thought i might mention it to you'.

I haven't been to Tomball in ages, but if I should get the chance I'll check it out.

stever1950 wrote: Sun Jul 13, 2025 12:47 pm WTS M1 Garand ammo in original wooden crate. Enbloc in bandoliers. Crate reads top to bottom: 121.51 - 111.2, 624 ST, a crown and under crown HMAK, 7.62 mm Patron, M/48, Lot: 01-AMA-80, BR: 25Kg, RP: 0.025 m3 (cu meters I assume). They will stick to a magnet so assume plated steel or steel core. In person sale only, I don't trust UPS,etc. to handle old wooden crate... I live in Conroe and will drive a reasonable distance (100 miles) to deliver. I don't know how to put up a picture here, but if contacted on email I can do that. Email is sfrtx1950@gmail.com.

7.62 is not the normal cartridge for a M1, that would be 30.06. Is this the crate? That's 7.62 NATO made by a defunct Danish company.

What's it say on the cartridge headstamp?

Here's one at auction.
https://www.marshallbid.com/auctions/14 ... of-624-rds

I miss spelled the name of the eating place, sorry. it is Goodson cafe

jmorris wrote: Tue Jul 15, 2025 4:36 pm

stever1950 wrote: Sun Jul 13, 2025 12:47 pm WTS M1 Garand ammo in original wooden crate. Enbloc in bandoliers. Crate reads top to bottom: 121.51 - 111.2, 624 ST, a crown and under crown HMAK, 7.62 mm Patron, M/48, Lot: 01-AMA-80, BR: 25Kg, RP: 0.025 m3 (cu meters I assume). They will stick to a magnet so assume plated steel or steel core. In person sale only, I don't trust UPS,etc. to handle old wooden crate... I live in Conroe and will drive a reasonable distance (100 miles) to deliver. I don't know how to put up a picture here, but if contacted on email I can do that. Email is sfrtx1950@gmail.com.

7.62 is not the normal cartridge for a M1, that would be 30.06. Is this the crate? That's 7.62 NATO made by a defunct Danish company.

What's it say on the cartridge headstamp?

Here's one at auction.
https://www.marshallbid.com/auctions/14 ... of-624-rds

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Yes, that is the the same crate I have.
Head stamp reads.. AMA 80

M1 Garand
Semi-automatic rifle
The M1 Garand or M1 rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that was the service rifle of the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. The rifle is chambered for the.30-06 Springfield cartridge and is named after its Canadian-American designer, John Garand. It was the first standard-issue autoloading rifle for the United States. By most accounts, the M1 rifle performed well. Wikipedia

"Patron":
While the term "patron" can be confusing, in this context, it likely refers to the standard or pattern of the ammunition, signifying it's a common and widely available type.

.308 vs .30-06: Key Specifications
Type .308 Winchester .30-06 Springfield My ammo
Parent Case .300 Savage .30-03 Springfield
Bullet Diameter 0.308 in (7.82 mm) 0.308 in (7.82 mm) 7.82 mm
Neck Diameter 0.343 in (8.71 mm) 0.340 in (8.64 mm) 0.337 mm
Case Length 2.015 in (51.18 mm) 2.494 in (63.3 mm) 2.49 in, 63.26 mm
Overall Length 2.81 in (71.37 mm) 3.34 in (84.84 mm) 3.29 in, 82.71 mm
Case Capacity 3.64 ml (56 grains) 4.42 ml (68 grains)
Max Pressure (SAMMI) 62,000 psi 62,000 psi Garand ammo limited to 50,000
unless using modified spring.

stever1950 wrote: Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:00 am

Yes, that is the the same crate I have.
Head stamp reads.. AMA 80

M1 Garand
Semi-automatic rifle
The M1 Garand or M1 rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that was the service rifle of the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. The rifle is chambered for the.30-06 Springfield cartridge and is named after its Canadian-American designer, John Garand. It was the first standard-issue autoloading rifle for the United States. By most accounts, the M1 rifle performed well. Wikipedia

There were some M1s, late in production, that were produced in/converted to 7.62 NATO, specifically the MOD1 for the US Navy. If this ammo is in actual M1 Enbloc clips it was probably made for such a conversion. You can currently get a M1 in 7.62 from the CMP or buy a 7.62 M1 barrel.

If there's someone with an M1 and a 7.62 shooter you might get a buyer who wants the clips and ammo. Otherwise you might want to list it as 7.62 NATO in Enbloc clips. Since I currently only have the M1 it's a little much for clips and bandoliers.