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21cm German HE....

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starshell

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Morning all,
Finally managed to buy a nice 21cm German HE to fill a hole in the collection, and have found a couple of numbers & letters stamped into the driving band. Its now put the doubt into my mind as to whether this shell has been rebanded as the numerals look to be quite modern although the letters DF are 'ornate'. The numbers/letters are DF 04 93

I could be totally wrong and be fussing for nothing, but was it common to mark driving bands?

Also, anyone here know what the markings 'DFG 89' mean. They are stamped into the ogive about 2" from the top of the shell.
Lastly, would anyone have any close ups of driving bands on this type of shell?

Will post some pics when the missus returns the camera....
Many thanks and grateful for any info!
Regards,
 
Hi Andy,

Yeah, me too. Do love the heavies. this lump measures a squat 500mm from base to top of shell (minus fuse), 207mm base diametre (pitted base so may have lost original dimension), 25mm driving band. And the weight of a bag of anvils......
Still, it's a dwarf compared to the 28cm French Mortier shell that sits in the corner. At 205kg, only people who can fly are allowed to touch it, for fear of the combined weight making it falling through the floor..
As for the 21cm, it has a superb Gr.Z.04 fuse fitted, one which I have been saving for years in the hope it'll find a 21cm to nestle into. Success at last. Other pieces include 3 x 8", a 9.2", few 15cm, 6"HE, French 155mm's, 4.5"s, then small stuff.
I take it you are a fellow biggie collector! :tinysmile_fatgrin_t
 
many thanks starshell yes i do too, only just started going big :) my biggest is only a 4.5 how, would like to see more of your shells :)
Regards
Andy
 
HI Dylan
Hope you get an answer about the drive band markings. I would very much like to know myself. Perhaps they were museum collection markings?? I brought that shell from a guy who had bought it from my belgian supplier. I asked him and he said he could not remember the shell. If it turns out to be bad i really don't mind having it back if it becomes a problem.
I agree with Andysarmoury, It would be good to see some more of your collection!!
Andysarmoury - My name is Matthew Lawton and my company is www.mjlmilitaria.com
I specialise in WW1 ordnance and have large shells in stock at the moment. I have 4.5 , 4.7, 6inch , 8inch, 9.2 inch ect.
I am constantly updating my website. If you see anything you like please let me know and i will look after you on price if i can.
Hope this helps
Good luck in finding an answer Dylan. I am interested myself. PS Nice Fuse!!!!
 
Hi Matthew,
Many thanks! No worries about the 21cm, I love it, its definately a keeper as far as I'm concerned. Just wish I knew what those mysterious band markings meant...
You've got some great stuff on offer, just need to win the lottery and quickly!
As for the 6", very nice piece.
I'll post some pics for all to see soon.
Andy, if you like big stuff, Matthews your man!
Cheers!
Dylan
 
Matthew Lawton said:
HI Dylan
Hope you get an answer about the drive band markings. I would very much like to know myself. Perhaps they were museum collection markings?? I brought that shell from a guy who had bought it from my belgian supplier. I asked him and he said he could not remember the shell. If it turns out to be bad i really don't mind having it back if it becomes a problem.
I agree with Andysarmoury, It would be good to see some more of your collection!!
Andysarmoury - My name is Matthew Lawton and my company is www.mjlmilitaria.com
I specialise in WW1 ordnance and have large shells in stock at the moment. I have 4.5 , 4.7, 6inch , 8inch, 9.2 inch ect.
I am constantly updating my website. If you see anything you like please let me know and i will look after you on price if i can.
Hope this helps
Good luck in finding an answer Dylan. I am interested myself. PS Nice Fuse!!!!
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Hi Matthew, thanks for the kind offer , i have sent you a PM
regards
Andy
 
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