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J-482u
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Vasco Da Gama
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Afternoon
I would read the markings as indicating that the case is for the 130mm M46 towed gun model of 1954. The case appears to be of Russian manufacture and made in 1987. The case appears to have been filled in 1988, the original projectile fitted would have been the y-482u. At this point my basic knowledge ends and the experts will have to take over!
I would read the markings as indicating that the case is for the 130mm M46 towed gun model of 1954. The case appears to be of Russian manufacture and made in 1987. The case appears to have been filled in 1988, the original projectile fitted would have been the y-482u. At this point my basic knowledge ends and the experts will have to take over!
I have 445 being S.C. Plopeni S.A.
and 171 (propellant manufacturer and filler) as S.C. Pirochim Victoria S.A. both Romanian.
257 on the base is Russian OAO Orsk Mechanical Plant KMZ
So I am going to say the case was made in Russia (257) filled in Romania (171) for Romanian use (445). Have to LOVE the number system used by U.S.S.R back in the day.
Joe
and 171 (propellant manufacturer and filler) as S.C. Pirochim Victoria S.A. both Romanian.
257 on the base is Russian OAO Orsk Mechanical Plant KMZ
So I am going to say the case was made in Russia (257) filled in Romania (171) for Romanian use (445). Have to LOVE the number system used by U.S.S.R back in the day.
Joe
Vasco Da Gama
Well-Known Member
Just to confirm the case should be 845mm long, rim 184.7mm and mouth around 140mm. My understanding is that the 482 projectile was a HE type.
Yes, your numbers are what we measured.
Joe
Joe