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Lot #197: vintage World War II era German machine gun crate or military box.

Current bid

$1.00

Time Remaining:

3d left

Location:

Seabrooke Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2L 2K4

Pickup:

Sun, March 01 2026 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM

Based on the visual characteristics, this item is a vintage military box, likely dating from the World War II era. Key Identification Features Purpose: These heavy-duty metal chests were originally designed for transporting critical military supplies, such as ammunition, artillery shells, or anti-tank mines. Design: It features a rugged, reinforced steel construction with heavy-duty side handles for manual transport. The green painted finish is typical for military equipment of that period. Origin: While various nations used similar designs, this specific style is frequently associated with Canadian, British, or German military use during the 1940s. Similar Canadian examples were often used to hold five MKV contact mines. Modern Uses In the secondary market, these artifacts are often repurposed for: Functional Storage: Used as footlockers, toolboxes, or coffee tables due to their industrial aesthetic. Collectibles: Valued by history enthusiasts as tangible artifacts from wartime history. Awesome piece of History Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, March 01 2026 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Category A: 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM

Pickup Location:  Seabrooke Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2L 2K4 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Saturday, February 28, 2026 between 1:45:00 AM and 2:22:00 AM UTC

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Bid Date

Bid Amount

Feb 22, 2026, 12:44:35 AM

$1.00

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