Romanian 7.92x57mm Mauser (commonly known as 8mm Mauser) ammunition near Westfield, Indiana, USA

$200 - REDUCED 175

The stenciled markings on the lid provide details about the contents and its origin:7.92 LPSgs: Indicates the caliber (7.92mm) and likely the bullet type, with "LPS" typically referring to light ball ammunition.

MD 71: Refers to the "Model of 1971" specifications for this type of ammunition.

VT: This is a Romanian factory code (often associated with the Bumbești-Jiu factory).

72 or 76: The markings (like "20-72" or "VT 72") indicate the year of manufacture, in this case, likely 1972 or 1976.

BUC: A Romanian term for "pieces" (bucăți), which would usually be preceded by the total round count, such as 380 BUC