To take that a step further, it would be cool to do that with some linked up ammo. I think you can buy surplus links and link together enough to cover the top layer of the ammobox...
Hmm...I have a basement to finish soon too...
NOW we are on to something!
A couple of these stacked on each side:
ZAA-092 - Ammo Can .50 Caliber Grade I 12.5x7.25x8.5" Wide "Fat Fifty" Lever-Lock Lid Steel Flat Folding Carry Handle Stackable
With some of this exposed in the open top boxes:
BELT-500 - BMG .50 Caliber Linked Dummy Ammo 25 Rounds 24" Long Belt. Great for Display
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Why don't you make a table, that way you get what you want? If you have a minifridge, make that the center of the table and build two storage compartments/drawers on the sides of the fridge. You could do drawers, cabinets, or a combination of the two. Make at least one drawer a pistol lockbox. Just a thought.