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Cold War Era East German NVA 1,400 Rounds 7.62x39 M43 Training Ammo Crate
Guns International #: 103722289 Seller's Inventory #: MISCAMMO1071
Category: Ammo - Military - Ammo - Bulk
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Seller: National-Armory
Member Since: 5/3/24
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 15108
Country: United States
Phone: (724) 457-8060
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About Us: We are a large online and brick & mortar retailer near Pittsburgh, PA. We deal in new firearms as well as historical, classic, and vintage firearms. Ask us about C&R on applicable items! National Armory follows all local, state, and federal laws. It is the buyer's responsibility to know their laws before purchasing. Prices do not include shipping.
Description:
Manufacturer: East German State Arsenal (NVA Production)
Country of Manufacture: German Democratic Republic (East Germany)
Military: Nationale Volksarmee (NVA)
Cartridge: 7.62×39mm M43
Cartridge Type: Übungspatronen M43-Üb (Reduced-Range Practice / Training Ammunition)
Quantity: 1,400 Original Cartridges
Packaging: Original Military Wooden Crate with Complete Internal Blister Packs & Instruction Sheet
Projectile Type: Lightweight Plastic Practice Projectile
Case Material: Steel Cases (Stahlhülse)
Date of Manufacture: June 15, 1987 (150687)
Condition: Original military surplus condition with complete crate, original paper labels, blister-pack ammunition, and NVA instruction card. Exterior crate exhibits expected storage wear, paint loss, and handling marks consistent with military service.
This authentic Cold War-era East German military ammunition crate represents a complete issue package of 7.62×39mm Übungspatronen M43-Üb, the specialized reduced-range training ammunition developed for the Nationale Volksarmee (NVA). Manufactured on June 15, 1987, the crate remains accompanied by its original factory packaging configuration, including the instructional sight-adjustment sheet and all twenty sealed blister packs containing a total of 1,400 cartridges.
Unlike conventional M43 ball ammunition, these cartridges utilize lightweight plastic practice projectiles engineered to significantly reduce effective range while maintaining reliable cycling in service rifles and light machine guns chambered for 7.62×39mm. This allowed soldiers to conduct realistic live-fire exercises on smaller military training ranges while minimizing danger areas and ammunition costs. The enclosed instruction sheet provides corrected rear sight settings for East German MPi-KM assault rifles and LMG-K light machine guns, compensating for the unique trajectory of the reduced-range practice ammunition.
The exterior crate retains its original logistics label identifying the contents as "7,62mm M43-Üb", with the notation "OL STAHLH." indicating steel-cased ammunition and "1400 Stück" confirming the original quantity of 1,400 cartridges. The military inventory designation "KIV" remains prominently displayed on the label, preserving the crate's authentic East German arsenal markings and logistical history.
Opening the crate reveals its remarkably complete original military packing arrangement. The factory blister packs remain neatly organized inside the wooden chest, accompanied by the original German-language ballistic instruction card. Together, these surviving components provide collectors with an exceptionally well-preserved example of late Cold War Warsaw Pact military packaging and ammunition logistics exactly as issued to NVA training units during the final years of the German Democratic Republic.
Complete East German training ammunition crates are encountered far less frequently than standard Warsaw Pact ball ammunition, particularly when retaining their original internal packaging, paperwork, and full cartridge count. Their association with NVA training doctrine, distinctive blister-pack packaging, and unusual lightweight practice ammunition make them highly desirable to collectors specializing in Cold War militaria, Warsaw Pact equipment, East German military history, and surplus ammunition.
***Please see pictures for condition and wear***
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NATIONAL ARMORY
1300 BRODHEAD ROAD, UNIT K
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
DISCLAIMER
This crate remains sealed and has not been opened by National Armory. Contents are represented according to the original exterior crate markings only. Due to age, storage history, and surplus military origin, ammunition should be inspected by the buyer prior to use. National Armory makes no guarantee regarding ballistic performance, ignition reliability, pressure characteristics, internal packaging configuration, or corrosive status. Buyers should assume surplus ammunition may require enhanced cleaning procedures after firing and should evaluate all ammunition before use in any firearm. Buyer assumes all responsibility for safe handling, storage, transportation, legal compliance, and use. All sales are final.
Price: $1,199.99
Rifle Caliber: 7.62x39mm