Italian Unknown 75-MM

[jvollenberg]

Here is an Italian 75-MM HE ...

Dia: 75MM
Length: 268MM

Nice Cutaway ... Wondering the nomenclature and any infomration I can get ...
Also it was originally posted on a board so the paint is a little messed up ...

JOe

 

[jvollenberg]

Thought I would push this one ...

Any ideas?

Joe

 

[strakv]

According to TM 9-1985-6 it's an Italian 75/13M H.E. shell


Vince

 

[fert]

Hi Joe,
this one with original paint, same source I think.

75mm granata torpedine a codolo


here from italian manual

75mm granata torpedine a codolo could be loaded with:
PV = chlorine phosgene compound
NA = chloropicrin
O = Oleum (smoke)
S = antimony pentachloride (smoke)

yellow band= lacrimatory
white band = suffocating
black band = smoke

best regards

 

[jvollenberg]

Thanks ... never would have pegged it for chemical.

What does the blue color signify? Also, what would the HE version look like as a comparison?

Joe

 

[fert]

light blue identify only 75mm chemical shells.

here comparison:


codolo shell, HE and drawing of HE

best regards

 

[peteblight]

Here's some explanation of the different colours and markings found on Italian chemical filled projectiles.

 

[fert]

hello Pete,
please note your are with 1928 color code.
the other posted are ww1.
regards

 

[peteblight]

I'll see if i have them with me, if not they'll have to wait until i get home next week.

Thanks for pointing that out.

Cheers

Pete

 

[peteblight]

Fert,

They're not with me, do you have some you could post?

 

[fert]

Hello Pete,
nothing like yours unfortunely
only this

regards

 

[jvollenberg]

Does anyone know how much mustard was in this round? I have the weights for the other agents, but not the mustard fill.

Joe