The spam can is at the local auction house, but has absolutely no markings on it. The Cannes itself is shaped kind of odd and has a little bit of OD paint on it. Was wondering if anybody here could help me identify it due to the shape of its lid and other parts, thank you
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(https://i.ibb.co/5sTJ7Wk/IMG-7713.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CVBSr56)
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Well, I've never seen one like that in 7.62x39 in any flavor, 7.62x54r, 9mm, 7.62x51 NATO, 7.62x25, or 5.45x39, nor 8mm. Then again, there's a lot of spam cans I haven't seen.
I would take a look at what firearms are in the auction that might help in narrowing the field.
There are none currently
My guess is older Soviet 7.62x54R, but it’s a bit of a WAG. Soviet paint color. Typical size for 880 round cans of x54, but not a typical can opening style for the USSR, so I’m uncertain.
If it were me I’d happily gamble up to 200 USD (with premium). I have guns in all Warsaw Pact small arms calibers, so I could use anything it turned out to be.
To be honest you may get a better, quicker answer over on Gunboards. Larger and more diverse membership. Could be Japanese maybe??? Or what about Carcano?
Quote from: Phosphorus32 on December 09, 2024, 08:29:46 AM
My guess is older Soviet 7.62x54R, but it’s a bit of a WAG. Soviet paint color. Typical size for 880 round cans of x54, but not a typical can opening style for the USSR, so I’m uncertain.
If it were me I’d happily gamble up to 200 USD (with premium). I have guns in all Warsaw Pact small arms calibers, so I could use anything it turned out to be.
I think I would pony up a couple benjamins too. That's a really neat find and one of those easter eggs that will be a joy to open.
If I had to guess, I'd say it's Chinese 7.62x39. Looks just like these ones with the bezel on the lid, remnants of green paint/sealer, lack of markings, and the side opening metal ribbon: https://ctfirearmsauction.com/auction_item/chinese-spam-cans-ammo-7-62x39-2/
Here's another as well:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Firearms/comments/vnh204/found_an_unopened_spam_canunmarked/?rdt=37820
Good research RM, certainly looks to be just that. Not one I've seen before for sure.