US GI 40MM AMMO CAN (PA120) USED

The US GI 40mm Ammo Can (PA120) is genuine American military surplus, originally issued to store and transport 40mm grenade cartridges. Now retired from service and offered in used condition, this oversized steel can is a proven workhorse that crosses over effortlessly into the civilian market — and it's one of the easiest sells on a surplus shelf. Customers come in looking for ammo cans for a hundred different reasons, and the PA120's larger footprint gives them the room that the more common .50 cal and .30 cal cans simply don't.

Stamped with authentic USA/DOD/AYD markings and finished in matte olive drab, every can carries the wear, scuffs, and character of real-world military issue. That authenticity is exactly what surplus collectors, reenactors, and the growing wave of milsurp-fashion buyers are after. At the same time, the rugged carbon steel build and watertight seal make it a serious storage solution for hunters, preppers, range shooters, and outdoorsmen.

Built for the Field, Ready for the Garage

The PA120 is fabricated from heavy-gauge carbon steel and sealed with a rubber O-ring gasket inside the removable lid. When latched down, the can resists dust, moisture, and humidity — making it a smart pick for storing ammunition, magazines, optics, electronics, important documents, emergency supplies, fishing tackle, tools, or anything else that needs to stay dry. End users routinely repurpose these as bug-out caches, range boxes, dry boxes for kayaking and overlanding, geocache containers, and rugged garage storage.

Key Features

• Authentic US GI surplus — genuine PA-120 military ammo can, made in the USA
• All-steel construction for crush, dent, and impact resistance
• Rubber O-ring gasket in the removable lid creates a watertight, airtight seal
• Front metal latch with locking handle keeps the lid clamped down tight
• Front and rear carry handles distribute the load and make two-person carries easy
• Matte olive drab finish with original military stencils and lot codes
• Originally designed to hold 32 rounds of 40mm ammunition

Who It Sells To

• Hunters and shooters — bulk ammunition storage, range transport, reloading components
• Preppers and survivalists — sealed long-term storage of supplies and gear caches
• Outdoorsmen — dry boxes for camping, boating, ATV, and overlanding kits
• Collectors and reenactors — authentic GI markings and patina
• Surplus-style buyers — on-trend olive drab piece for industrial décor, workshops, and man caves

Condition

Sold in used / issued condition. Each can has served its time with the US military, so expect honest cosmetic wear — surface scuffs, paint rubs, minor dings, and stencil variations from can to can. Functionality is intact: lids seal, latches lock, and handles operate as intended. That lived-in look is part of the appeal for surplus shoppers.