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Doubt it is a proof round.... Flat-head practice is my choice

I did not translate the text, but I wrote it because it has no percussion setting on the ring.

And If I understand "Aikasytytin" should be "time fuze" Really russian xx-sec shape (aluminium body and brass top).

I think you misunderstood my question? This japanese fuze I and most other already know but the fuze from the initial post is much different (except...

Here you are Red army document, not Russian empire. Also 36 sec, japanese and double action. I don`t think that Finnish forces had something...

Just wonder where's the connection between both images? The japanese fuze is well known, but it isn't the russian fuze from the finish documents. ...

Great info, thank you.

The first appears to be a good match for a 2pr, but with a flat base and no cavity. The second is a match for a US 37mm in the crimp groove and...

Yes, they did! And you are right - fuze is Japanese. Bought during WW1. Also maybe was producing in USSR after WW1.

Search SOE on ebay UK a guys making loads of reproduction items,,,,,, Dave

Hello Houndsworth, I made three in the end but they were time consuming to make despite only being small. Mainly it was the transit cap that took...

Old post but am wondering if you know of a source for an inert Tyreburster or a good replica? Or pieces to make same?

I would like one or two, and some khaki fabric tape if you have a source! I'd ask you to make me the wood block but don't want to push my luck!

Here it is restored with the holes in the nose and body welded up.

1st......British 2pdr HE..... 2nd....37 mm American..... 3rd 37mm Russian I think

100% post war! Forgot to say that... Also the body is not steel plated, its zinc or nickel plated brass.

Im thinking post war Ron, dont know a lot about them,,,,,Dave

The original paint on my shells is highly reflective - at least a semi-gloss. Below is a comparison of original paint (in casing) with a Rapco...

1st - British 2 Pr. with well made 'representative' fuze. TimG Falcon beat me to it P.S. Is there a cavity in the base?

The one on the left looks to be some sort of British 2 Pounder due to the distinctive driving band anti-rotation groove. It is quite possibly...

Better photos, with length.

33070 OD pre-war to circa 1943 34087 OD has a hint of khaki 319 OD is late war from circa 1944 slightly lighter than 33070 This side by side...

There is a company (in the US) called RAPCO that produces paint for military vehicle restoration, but their several shades of "OD" match ammo boxes...