3in howitzer ??

fert

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• Jan 22, 2008

• #1

ciao
I got this 3in shell dated 1944, but it's for 3in howitzer or for other gun??
thanks in advance
best regards

 

fert

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• Jan 22, 2008

• #2

on body has 3in HR
i hope you can see it

 

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DM 53

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• Jan 22, 2008

• #3

Hi Fert,

I geuss this is indeed one for the 3 inch HOW. I have only seen them but have no drawings or other documents about them

DM 53

 

Quatermass

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• Jan 22, 2008

• #4

Thats a lovely shell fert, it certainly looks like the Q.F. 3-in close support howitzer H.E.

I've never seen one in the 'flesh' a very rare and desirable piece of kit.

Just wait for the offers to buy it from you come flooding in! (you could always give me first refusal:laugh: )

Quatermass.

 

RichardB

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• Jan 22, 2008

• #5

Bugger.!!....you could give me second refusal ...damn you Q!

Rich

 

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Chris 42 RQ

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• Jan 22, 2008

• #6

Very nice indeed, I have never seen one before as they are that rare !:cheer:

 

fert

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• Jan 22, 2008

• #7

thank you very much guys
in Italy was very used, but till now only case..... it's the 1st I see as well....
another question, what are the differences between 3in HOW and 3in 20cwt AA shell??
thanks again
best regards