Unopened spam-can .30-06 in 8-rd clips

LarryW · 08-19-2010, 06:23

Just bought a Springfield 1903 from a mechanic friend. He also has a spam-can (unopened) of .30 Cal Ball. Anyone interested pls PM. The can is labeled:

"192 CARTRIDGES
CAL .30 BALL M2
8 RD CLIPS
BANDOLIERS
LOT HXP4070-78"

There's no mention of this being Greek manufactured, but I'm not an expert on that. CMP lists the Greek LOT at $96/spam-can, but I'm not convinced it's Greek ammo.

Thanks in advance for comments.

HOLLiS · 08-19-2010, 10:02

There is also Korean Manufactured ammo like that (mine have Korean markings on the can). Greek is really good stuff from the CMP shooters that I have talked too. Some fell it is better than LC. I have some Greek, good stuff.

Streck-Fu · 08-19-2010, 14:57

I think the HXP is Greek.

Snaquebite · 08-19-2010, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streck-Fu

I think the HXP is Greek.

Correct

mojaveman · 08-19-2010, 19:34

Congradulations on the Springfield buy. They are an American classic. If it's a low serial number M1903 and not an A3 you might want to check your numbers to make sure it's safe to shoot.

LarryW · 08-19-2010, 22:00

Good suggestion, mojaveman, and I intend to do that before I take it to the range. Serial number is low (235188). I found a forum with a detailed article re: 1903 receiver failures. (http://m1903.com/03rcvrfail/) Also found what appears to be a good forum re: firearms in general and Springfields in particular (http://www.jouster.com).