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German projectile WWI (From Ghota bomber,i've been told..)
- Thread starter Blue Heaven
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Hi they're 20mm Becker rounds.
Dave.
http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/2-cm-becker-t33459.html?t=33459&highlight=becker
More info here:
http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/an_introduction_to_collecting_20.htm
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Hi Blue H,
You have a very nice pair of HE Beckers & early production stamps (they started to mass produced them in 1916).
Here's my one (1917 dated) which I posted a little while ago.
http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/well-they-all-t74383.html?t=74383&highlight=becker
Cheers
Drew
You have a very nice pair of HE Beckers & early production stamps (they started to mass produced them in 1916).
Here's my one (1917 dated) which I posted a little while ago.
http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/well-they-all-t74383.html?t=74383&highlight=becker
Cheers
Drew
Blue Heaven
Member
Thanks for all the info guys!
Shall I call special services to "defuse" them?
High Explosive = Very dangerous with two kids....
Thanks again !
Shall I call special services to "defuse" them?
High Explosive = Very dangerous with two kids....
Thanks again !
Yeah, and tell them you also have a "live" Artline 70N device as well! LOL
....I'll let the EOD experts on the forum respond to your question........
BUT normal parental practice should be enforced - anything "dangerous" in the household i.e. chemicals, matches, knives (+ forks), acids, poisons, paint thinners, petrol, ligter fluid, guns, darts, lead toys from china, powder milk formula (again from China) and small themonuclear devices should be locked away from kids period!
Then you have to "secure" your cigars and alcohol!!!
(Especially the clear transparent alcoholic liquids as the little #@$#$& refill the vodka bottle with water!!!!!)
Cheers
Drew
....I'll let the EOD experts on the forum respond to your question........
BUT normal parental practice should be enforced - anything "dangerous" in the household i.e. chemicals, matches, knives (+ forks), acids, poisons, paint thinners, petrol, ligter fluid, guns, darts, lead toys from china, powder milk formula (again from China) and small themonuclear devices should be locked away from kids period!
Then you have to "secure" your cigars and alcohol!!!
(Especially the clear transparent alcoholic liquids as the little #@$#$& refill the vodka bottle with water!!!!!)
Cheers
Drew
Hey Blue Heaven,
First thing: Why for gods sake did you get these things when you're in doubt they're safe ? (which I believe you must be because of you question about having them defuzed)
Second:I must admit, very nice rounds, very early production indeed. How did you get them?
Iff you found them yourself (detector?) there is a good chance they are live and should really be gotten rid off!!!
Then again, there not being primers in the rounds might indicate someone has rendered them safe already or they might have been produced as training/EX rounds (which is somewhat unlikely since they're fitted with "service"rounds).
In any case the golden rule applies : When in doubt leave well alone !
Chances off having them defuzed and getting them back are probably less than nill, as any EOD service is obliged to destroy any material handed to them for disposal (usually the only exception to that rule being ordnance that is renderd safe for their own study collections).
I know my reply sounds patronizing (and it is) but no piece of metal is worth endangering youself and your loved ones (or anyone for that matter).
greetz, and BE SAFE!!!
First thing: Why for gods sake did you get these things when you're in doubt they're safe ? (which I believe you must be because of you question about having them defuzed)
Second:I must admit, very nice rounds, very early production indeed. How did you get them?
Iff you found them yourself (detector?) there is a good chance they are live and should really be gotten rid off!!!
Then again, there not being primers in the rounds might indicate someone has rendered them safe already or they might have been produced as training/EX rounds (which is somewhat unlikely since they're fitted with "service"rounds).
In any case the golden rule applies : When in doubt leave well alone !
Chances off having them defuzed and getting them back are probably less than nill, as any EOD service is obliged to destroy any material handed to them for disposal (usually the only exception to that rule being ordnance that is renderd safe for their own study collections).
I know my reply sounds patronizing (and it is) but no piece of metal is worth endangering youself and your loved ones (or anyone for that matter).
greetz, and BE SAFE!!!
Blue Heaven
Member
I really don't know anything about them.Just found them In a old house in Belgium...(that's why they still look so good)And I'm not planning to keep them.I'm not a collector,I was just wondering what they are.
Thank you very much for your information,I will kick them out ASAP
Thank you very much for your information,I will kick them out ASAP
Blue Heaven
Member
Blue Heaven
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Grenademan2005
Well-Known Member
Market price for one of these, please.
Grenademan2005
Well-Known Member
I saw two of them past March in a Belgian fair, they went for 50 euro/each, I believe they not sold finally. I remember it very well because I asked to seller what those rare rounds were and he told me they were Anti Zeppelin rounds.