British Cartridge Guage Box made by PB & Co LTD 1939

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British Cartridge Guage Box made by PB & Co LTD 1939.

Good day, I came across this box in a friends gun shop and as per the inset chart, held guages for 4 specified firearms.. So I've been told it was an British armourers box. Obviously I gather the 1939 is date of manufacture by PB& Co Ltd. But was hoping someone might be able to shed some light on the crown stampings as well as a description of the box and possibly a value.

Any information would be greatly appreciated. I have included a few photos, the dimensions of the box are: 16"x9 "x3 1/4"









 
I have a almost identical box, with the screws on the lid ( which I assumed were later additions, but maybe not) and slightly different latches.
However mine is commercial, and dates to about 1870 -1880.
Even the wood grain is similar.
 
btt- Thanx for the input oldstarfire, very interesting to see the range of manufacture. Anyhone else have any info they could share? Thanx!
 
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You are looking an inspectors stamp, Geo crown? over ( inspector) M2 over ( Enfield factory) E .
Look up and you can narrow down stamp's date. Possible different from 1939 on box.
A very nice wood case!
 
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