Current issue M2A1 ammo can paint color?

[TexAndy]

Does anyone know what exact color is used on the current issue standard M2A1 ammo cans? This is the can they use for practically everything small arms. .50 cal, 5.56, 9mm, 00 buck, etc...

It's not really flat. It's kinda semi-gloss, I guess. Or maybe "satin?" I tried a bit of Rustoleum "camoflage olive drab" and the color was too light and alot flatter.



I've got some I need to spruce up a bit, but I'd like to use the same color for authenticity's sake.

 

[sigo]

Great timing. I logged on tonight to ask the same question! I searched the web for a few minutes and found Federal Standard 595C 24052 mentioned a few times. The shade looks right on my screen, but it's difficult to tell for sure.

View attachment Federal Standard 595 Paint Spec.pdf

 

[98G]

Rustoleum deep forest green is pretty close...

 

[Flyingvan911]

Rustoleum deep forest green is pretty close...

I've used that color before also.

 

[TexAndy]

Great timing. I logged on tonight to ask the same question! I searched the web for a few minutes and found Federal Standard 595C 24052 mentioned a few times. The shade looks right on my screen, but it's difficult to tell for sure.

View attachment 606007

Cool, thanks.

That looks like the right color.

It doesn't look like it would be any of the 1s or 3s, based on semi-gloss = 2

Looks like Rapco has it in rattle cans, even. They call it Semi-gloss Marine Corps Forest Green.