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Hoeksel
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I recently acquired some new shell cases including a small model 76.2 mm Russian case. I have seen this case many times before, so I know it is not that rare, but still I have no positive ID from my references. The case measures 76.2x166R87.
In a Russian written artillery ammunition manual I have found several examples of cases that seem to be the same (no dimensions mentioned), being:
- 75 mm M1909
- 75 mm M1943
Based on the date on my case (1939) it could be the 75 mm M1909.
In "Big Bore Ammunition" I find a 3inch mountain howitzer, 12 pounder Hotchkiss for this shell case.
Can anybody verify?
In a Russian written artillery ammunition manual I have found several examples of cases that seem to be the same (no dimensions mentioned), being:
- 75 mm M1909
- 75 mm M1943
Based on the date on my case (1939) it could be the 75 mm M1909.
In "Big Bore Ammunition" I find a 3inch mountain howitzer, 12 pounder Hotchkiss for this shell case.
Can anybody verify?