Metal ammo cans any good for storing coins?

Ammo cans, $9.99 w/ free shipping

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/game-winner-metal-ammo-can

Store your ammunition or other essentials securely with the Game Winner® Metal Ammo Can, which is made of cold-rolled steel for durability. A hinged lid with a cam latch allows secure closure, while a rubber gasket provides a tight seal. The box's low-profile handle is collapsible.​

 

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Great price. I worry about the paint they use. New they have a strong smell inside.

 

I probably wouldn't. You never know what kind of paint they used if there are any other chemicals in the construction that might release gases. These look new so I doubt they have ever stored any ammo...but I would probably still stay away.

 

That is a really good deal. Thanks for posting that! I just bought one and even had a 20 percent off coupon. It came to 12 something. Got a free flashlight with it also. I'm using it to store rolls in. I hope it's ok to use for that.

 

'Cold rolled steel' don't look like it's painted to me........

 

Now if it was 'olive drab' in the picture, I'd say you guys got something there. Worth a shot at storing rolls.

 

"Proposition 65 warning for California residents: WARNING - This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive"

You guys might be on to something.......

 

Comes in Green, Brown and Black. cool.
interesting detail information though.

Important Product and Safety Information

• Proposition 65 warning for California residents: WARNING - This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

 

Its the "rubber gasket" that I would worry about more, as it will breathe as the lid is open and closed.

 

Costco sells the, cheaper you get two cans for what one cost here.

 

A few years back you could not find these and the price went way up. The supply is now more than caught up and the retail folks need to move they.

 

I buy and sell from the same importer that they use. The combo is a great deal. It's a 30 cal inside a 50 cal. They pay about $10 to $12 for the set, FOB China.

 

• I use one of these:

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• Measures 48" x 12" x 12"h.

• 6,912 cu. in. capacity.

• Weighs a substantial 62 lbs.

• Original government cost new is $195.16

 

The ammo cans I have are ca. WWI (wood) and WWII metal. And yes, they had ammunition in them so no coins.

 

Does the ammo tone?

 

I've had some where the brass changed color. I have some M2 30.06 for my garand that came from Greece. It has someone interesting colors in the brass. Shoots fine though

 

Now that's a heck of a weapon.

 

Oh. I love it.

 

Wouldn't you be concerned that with real military ammo surplus cans because of what they have contained for so many years. Having stored ammo for decades...and all the chemicals it contains would concern me. Is that concern unfounded?

Now, I understand that these are new so that shouldn't be an issue.