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Original Russian 5.45x39mm Military Ammunition Spam Can – 1080 Rounds – 1981 Production
This is an original Soviet-era spam can of 5.45x39mm military ammunition, containing a full 1080 rounds in factory-sealed condition. The can bears the batch code H19-81-539, indicating production in 1981 during the height of Cold War Soviet arms manufacturing. The markings and packaging are entirely in Russian, authentic to the era and factory of origin.
The 5.45x39mm cartridge was introduced by the Soviet Union in the late 1970s as the standard intermediate round for the AK-74 and other modernized small arms, replacing the earlier 7.62x39mm round. Known for its high velocity and flat trajectory, the cartridge remains widely used among former Warsaw Pact nations and collectors worldwide.
This sealed spam can offers exceptional preservation, keeping all 1080 rounds protected from moisture and environmental damage via a hermetic seal designed for long-term military storage. The rugged steel container maintains its original factory finish and labeling in Cyrillic script, making it an attractive piece for collectors of Cold War military surplus and Eastern Bloc ammunition.
Whether you intend to keep it sealed as a display or open it for range use, this lot represents genuine Soviet production from a pivotal period in modern military history. Ammunition in this quantity and condition, with verifiable early 1980s manufacture, is increasingly rare on the market.
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