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    Default Original 8mm Nambu & 7.7 Ammo labels, HELP!

    I need help on this, and I know someone here can do it. I need a couple of things relating to this subject. The first one is; could someone please give me the precise dimensions of the normal issue box for 8mm Nambu? How many was it, 12 rounds? Also, the most biggest hugest favor ever would be if I could get a 1:1 scale scan of the box labels.

    The second one is about the label for 7.7. I need a 1:1 scale scan of the label that went on the angled issue boxes that fit in the cartridge pouches. I already have the box dimensions, I just need a good scan of the label. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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    You can buy reproduction 8mm boxes from Mr. Nambu; just search on his name.
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    Wow this request has got Rob's name all over it!

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    standard box of 8mm Nambu ammo was/is 15 rounds. For the label check out
    http://members.shaw.ca/nambuworld/am...&reloading.htm Rob has to help you out with the 7.7 ammo

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    Quote Originally Posted by 03man View Post
    You can buy reproduction 8mm boxes from Mr. Nambu; just search on his name.
    Nope, he's all out of them, I checked there first. Thats why I'm going this route.
    Last edited by Sonoda_otaku; 04-26-2008 at 05:23 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by type-14 View Post
    standard box of 8mm Nambu ammo was/is 15 rounds. For the label check out
    http://members.shaw.ca/nambuworld/am...&reloading.htm Rob has to help you out with the 7.7 ammo
    oh well that's handy, I've been to that site many times, but I didn't ever find that section. the photos are terrable quality, but it does give me a clue. And since I know know that there are 15 rds in a box, I think I can get an idea of dimention. This is a starting point forsure.

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    Attached are photo's of known repro boxes.

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    You ain't gonna fake these are you?
    I can't do a 1:1 scan as I just have a 4in1 printer & these boxes won't fit through the paper slot. Still here are some of my boxes for the T-14 & the T-99. The last box is for T-99 steel cased ammo. This may help you out some.
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    Quote Originally Posted by arisakadogs View Post
    You ain't gonna fake these are you?
    I can't do a 1:1 scan as I just have a 4in1 printer & these boxes won't fit through the paper slot. Still here are some of my boxes for the T-14 & the T-99. The last box is for T-99 steel cased ammo. This may help you out some.
    Thats a nice collection you have there!
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    Rob, does that top Type 14 ammo box with the flaming bomb stamp say Showa Year 1?!

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    Quote Originally Posted by CW View Post
    Rob, does that top Type 14 ammo box with the flaming bomb stamp say Showa Year 1?!
    No Chris, it's Showa 11. I've yet to see one of these boxes with a date earlier than Showa 9.
    Thanks Ricky, boxed ammo has always been a passion of mine & this is just part of my collection.
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    Quote Originally Posted by arisakadogs View Post
    You ain't gonna fake these are you?
    Fake? no. Make? yes.
    These are the little nuggets of joy that make displays and reenactments that much more enjoyable. These are a huge help, I think I should be able to do something with the material here.

    Also, I forgot to ask again, what is the ?X?X? measurement of a 8mm Nambu box? I do have 1 round, so I think I can figure it out, but does anyone know off hand?
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    My 8mm boxes are all in my display cases & I'll try to dig them out this weekend if no one can get you the information sooner. BTW, here's a box marked for the T-94.
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    Quote Originally Posted by arisakadogs View Post
    My 8mm boxes are all in my display cases & I'll try to dig them out this weekend if no one can get you the information sooner. BTW, here's a box marked for the T-94.
    oh thank you! that's a good one for what I'm doing, the boxes I"m putting together are coming together well, I just need to work on the color paper for the lables. I'm doing my best to make it not look like it was printed on a computer printer.

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    How are you going to mark them so someone doesn't confuse them with originals?
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    uh, trust me, you'll be able to tell.
    These are hand made and meant to be thrown away by reenactors.

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