MRE Boxes from 1983

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Tunnel-Rat
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MRE Boxes from 1983

Post by Tunnel-Rat » Mon May 01, 2017 2:08 pm

Hi to everyone, i just got this three boxes dated 83 to my collection. All three are still closed and they look pretty good for all the years.
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Re: MRE Boxes from 1983

Post by parafireboy » Mon May 01, 2017 2:19 pm

Nice find! :D

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Re: MRE Boxes from 1983

Post by sourwes » Mon May 01, 2017 2:26 pm

Very nice! I wouldn't mind sampling a cpl of those...Wonder if the chocolate covered desserts held up? Those were awesome! The freeze dried fruits were great too...The oldest mre I've eaten were 2001 mfr and they are still in great shape; still have half a case I'm working on
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Tunnel-Rat
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Re: MRE Boxes from 1983

Post by Tunnel-Rat » Mon May 01, 2017 2:38 pm

I will maybee test one. I hope they are still edible but they where stored under good conditions.

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Re: MRE Boxes from 1983

Post by SNiiP3R » Wed May 03, 2017 11:47 am

If you decide to sell some, please let me know. I would buy a few for my collection.

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Re: MRE Boxes from 1983

Post by alohakid » Wed May 17, 2017 12:38 am

Tunnel-Rat - Curious to know if you've had the opportunity to open/try a ration?

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Re: MRE Boxes from 1983

Post by Zackattack6644 » Wed May 24, 2017 12:28 pm

Hey if you are interested in selling some I'm willing to buy or trade for the franks and the red patty

Zack

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