US GI 30MM AMMO CAN (M582/M592) USED

The US GI 30mm Ammo Can (M592/M582) is a genuine military-issue steel container originally built to transport and store 30mm cannon ammunition for the US Armed Forces. Once retired from service, these heavy-duty cans become some of the most versatile storage solutions a customer can buy — which is exactly why they fly off the shelf at surplus shops, sporting goods stores, and prepper-focused retailers.

Compared to the smaller, more common .50 cal cans, the 30mm size offers serious cubic capacity in a footprint that's still manageable to carry and stack. End users reach for these to organize ammunition and reloading components, build waterproof "go-bags," store important documents and electronics in a Faraday-style metal enclosure, protect tools in the truck or shop, or simply use them as rugged seats and step-ups in the field. Reenactors, collectors, and military memorabilia fans value them for their authentic GI markings and well-earned patina, while the fashion-leaning surplus crowd loves them as industrial-style decor and storage pieces.

Built to Military Specification

Constructed from heavy-gauge steel in the traditional olive drab finish, each can features a hinged top-loading lid with a positive-locking latch and a rubber gasket seal designed to keep moisture, dust, and pests out of the contents. Dual folding carry handles — one on the lid and one on the side — make two-person carries easy when the can is loaded heavy, and they fold flat for clean stacking and storage.

Used Condition — Authentic Surplus

These cans are previously issued US military surplus. Expect honest cosmetic wear: scuffs, scratches, paint rubs, faded stencils, and the occasional dent or surface mark. That genuine field-used character is exactly what surplus buyers are looking for — and it lets retailers price the product attractively against new-production imports while still delivering authentic GI quality.

Specifications

• Type: US GI M592 / M582 30mm ammo can
• Material: Steel
• Color: Olive drab
• Exterior dimensions: 9" x 17.5" x 14.5"
• Capacity: 2,283 cubic inches
• Weight: Approx. 21 lbs.
• Closure: Hinged latching lid with gasket seal
• Handles: Dual folding steel carry handles
• NSN: 8140-01-083-9229
• Country of origin: USA
• Condition: Used / military surplus

Why It Sells

• Steady, evergreen demand from hunters, shooters, reloaders, and preppers
• Authentic GI surplus story — not a foreign reproduction
• Larger-than-.50-cal capacity at a price point retail customers love
• Cross-merchandises with reloading supplies, dry boxes, gun safes, and emergency-prep gear