shelldude
Well-Known Member
Here is a U.S. Naval 175MM brass shell casing that we used during the initial stages of the "MAJOR CALIBER LIGHT WEIGHT GUN" program of the late 1960's - early 1970's. The program initally used Vietnam era 175mm Army projectiles before changing their mind and going with the 8-inch gun that was installed onto the U.S.S. Hull. The program was a success but was cancelled during the major funding cutbacks of the 1970's. This gun was FULLY automated and had a phenomenal rate of fire. It's my understanding that fewer then a half dozen of these 175MM casings still exist. The dimensions are: 44 & 1/2" long, 10 & 9/16" diameter at the base and 8 & 3/8" diameter at it's mouth. The stamped inscriptions on the base read: 175MM EX 1 MOD 0 , DWG 10001-2434876 , NIV , LOT 2 , 07 70.
Best regards,
Randall
P.S. Jeff (U.S.SUBS), Thanks for showing your 175mm projectiles, They gave me this idea of showing the casing.
Best regards,
Randall
P.S. Jeff (U.S.SUBS), Thanks for showing your 175mm projectiles, They gave me this idea of showing the casing.