FRANKFORD ARSENAL (FA) M1911 .45 ACP WW2 NEW REPLICA 50 ROUND AMMO BOXES (3 PCS)

Description

Up for your consideration is a set of 3 reproduction M1911 .45 ACP 50 round ammunition cartons with an early war FRANKFORD ARSENAL (FA) label.
By 1940 it was obvious that Frankford Arsenal would not be able to supply adequate quantities of ammunition should the U.S. get drawn into the war. The first contract to build up the stock of Cal. .45 Ball M1911 ammunition was given to Western Cartridge Company in October 1940 for 50 million rounds. This was followed by a contract to Remington Arms Company for 71 million rounds. An additional contract was also given to Winchester Repeating Arms Company, and these were all referred to as educational contracts. In 1941 plans were made to open additional production facilities, which then became a priority after December 7th, 1941. These plants, in addition to some production at Frankford Arsenal, would for the most part produce the .45 ACP M1911 Ball ammunition required for WW2.  By 1944, most Cal. .45 Ball production was drastically reduced due to lower demand, but by the end of the war over four billion rounds had been made. The 50 round carton was introduced in mid-1942, replacing the 20 round carton then in use.
Each "Buy It Now" single purchase is for 3 unassembled cartons with an early war Frankford Arsenal label. The lot number is hand stamped on the lid prior to shipping, either matching my original boxes, or if you prefer, I can match the lot number of a spam can or crate that you may have. The cartons will be shipped flat, with assembly instructions, and the shipping is free within the U.S. I had a lot of these made, so if you want multiple sets, just change the auction quantity before you click on the "Buy It Now" button. If you want a different label, leave me a note during checkout or send me an email.
Check my feedback and buy with confidence. I prefer paypal and shipping within the U.S. is free.  I will ship internationally, but there will be extra shipping charges involved. Those extra charges MUST be paid by the buyer, and will be added by eBay during the checkout process. I will combine shipping for international shipments if you ask. Payment is expected within 3 days of purchase. Returns are accepted but buyer must pay return shipping. If you have a lot number preference, or label preference, please send details to me via the paypal checkout instructions, or send me a separate email.
I also have separate "Buy It Now" listings for M1 Carbine cartons (set "A" and "B"), M1911 .45 ACP cartons (50 round and 20 round), 12 GA cartons, .30 caliber Ball cartons (5 different plants), .30 caliber Armor Piercing cartons (5 different plants), .30 caliber Tracer cartons (2 different plants), .30 caliber Incendiary cartons, .30 caliber Frangible cartons (2 different plants), .30 caliber Rifle Grenade cartons, .30 caliber Bandoleer Lot Cards, .30 caliber Repacked Lot Data Cards (for belted ammo), and a .30 caliber mixed carton display set. All of these listings can be viewed by clicking on the "See other items" link located just below my seller info. at the top of this listing.
Thanks for looking and I appreciate your business.
*NOTE TO EBAY - THESE BOXES ARE EMPTY AND DO NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED AMMUNITION COMPONENTS*