Gene, “Makes sense to nail ammunition boxes shut as was done in the military”.
Well, at the Battle of Isandlwana in 1879 the reserve Martini-Henry ammunition was packed in stout wooden crates which could be opened with a large screwdriver.
Worked well, until the neighbours called unexpectedly, there were a lot of crates to open, only one screwdriver and Death was staring you in the face.
Things changed after that. The typical .303 SAA box lid was secured with 2 clips, opened easily with a boot heel, to expose the grab handle to rip open the inner tin lining to get to 250 rounds in chargers and 50 round bandoliers (or 288 rounds in 32 round cartons).
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