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Yesterday, 11:36 PMI can remember buying something years ago and i had a friend in the area of purchase which was miles away who picked it up and we meet up at a show...6 replies | 160 view(s) -
Yesterday, 07:37 PMhttps://forum.cartridgecollectors.org/t/stamped-markings-headstamps-on-soviet-russian-artillery-cases-primers/385851 replies | 62 view(s) -
Yesterday, 05:39 PMRecently acquired, was going to restore but after a good degreasing which removed most of the paint from the inside! Is it unusual to have a 76mm P59...0 replies | 44 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:53 PMThanks to all, I'll see if I can find the Caterpiller colour, meanwhile I tried again with this yellow which is not so much orange.3 replies | 129 view(s) -
Yesterday, 02:25 PMMany thanks for that Snufkin, its much appreciated. Cheers Andy6 replies | 175 view(s) -
Yesterday, 01:59 PMCaterpillar Yellow - as in the machine company - is the closest off the shelf match in North America.3 replies | 129 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:28 PMHead-to-head broad arrow symbol (stamp number GAC8, "Condemned Stamp") was to indicate unserviceable cases and repaired cases rejected at Scleroscope...6 replies | 175 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:32 PMInteresting ink stamp in the first picture - Looks like Ammunition Lot "34205 - 14". Can any body tell what arsenal/plant put those markings on?2 replies | 186 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:13 AMVery interesting. Never seen in France. Dimensions could match (visible length of 24-31 1899 is 24mm so 202mm without fuze for romanian shell)....4 replies | 175 view(s) -
Yesterday, 11:10 AMThanks Clive that's what I thought too as I have the same stamp on my Martini rifle Butt, I keep looking but can't find anything yet. Cheers Andy6 replies | 175 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:42 AMHello, Can someone explain the markings? Year of manufactoring? At 6 o'clock there is also a symbol: square with a circle within. No ink markings...1 replies | 62 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:36 AMAs good as my mates are, 450 miles is a bit of an ask :) Have used a pack and send service before for an item won at auction but they only collect...6 replies | 160 view(s) -
Yesterday, 10:05 AMcould you get a mate to drive you if you gave them petrol money plus a bonus?6 replies | 160 view(s) -
Yesterday, 10:02 AMI thought the double arrow marks meant the item had been taken out of service. I'm sure somewhere here there are posts on the marking. the groove...6 replies | 175 view(s)
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Yesterday, 07:49 AMyou didn't mention that you dont drive6 replies | 160 view(s)
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Yesterday, 06:22 AMThanks Mate, I can see that now you have pointed it out always thought it was a star mark, Cheers Andy6 replies | 175 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:49 AMAmazing, never knew any of this, just wish they killed that background music. I want those exploding bolts....1 replies | 86 view(s) -
Yesterday, 02:10 AMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbVfeGD5SnA&t=1191s&ab_channel=AirZoo Everything you ever wanted to know about how the V1 worked. Veddy...1 replies | 86 view(s) -
Yesterday, 02:05 AMThis looks like 2 arrow heads touching which means the case was rejected. Possibly never loaded or stamped with the case mark. If a 3Pr Hotchkiss...6 replies | 175 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:03 AMLooking good! Apply a coat of matt estapol to knock off the gloss - I use to apply LetterSet decades ago as they had an extensive range of stencils...3 replies | 129 view(s) -
Yesterday, 01:50 AMI'm trying an off the shelf yellow, tomorrow when it's dry enough I'll go over it with superfine steel wool. I could loose my mind trying to match...3 replies | 129 view(s)
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11th August 2022, 07:37 PMwingsofwrath, Are those romanian docs available online ? Cheers S.4 replies | 175 view(s)
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11th August 2022, 07:34 PMHats off to you if you can manage to walk a 450+ mile round trip carrying a big 8.5 kilo load in this heat... I reckoned a courier would be easier.6 replies | 160 view(s)
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11th August 2022, 06:33 PMI would work out the total mileage to collect it myself, that must be the best and cheapest way ensuring whatever it is, is safely brought back...6 replies | 160 view(s)
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11th August 2022, 06:22 PMI'm after a courier that will collect a fragile item from the other end of the country (West Sussex), pack it and deliver to me (item is for...6 replies | 160 view(s)
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11th August 2022, 06:17 PMNow that is an incredibly interesting projectile, because it looks very similar to a French HE made for the Romanian 57mm Hotchkiss Md.88/91 from the...4 replies | 175 view(s)
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11th August 2022, 04:43 PMIt looks more like a Hotchkiss to me which may explain the fuze threasds. Very nice find, now you just need a 57mm Hotchkiss case. Hotchkiss...4 replies | 175 view(s)
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11th August 2022, 03:58 PMHello, This fuze from another forum (IAA). Bocn member "US Subs" wrote an answer. Looks like a Model 1907 - 45s but markings seems to be MARK I...0 replies | 123 view(s)
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11th August 2022, 03:49 PMHello, I'm looking for a picture of this variant of German 4cm with base screwed. TIA.0 replies | 96 view(s)
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11th August 2022, 02:44 PMI just picked this nice 3 pdr case up this morning could anybody tell me what the markings mean and what sort of date it could be please. Cheers...6 replies | 175 view(s)
