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Today, 08:11 AMHave I correctly identified this German 2cm projectile as a APHE-T, the red and yellow paint is original, projectile stamps are P490 32a 1940,...0 replies | 21 view(s) -
Yesterday, 12:41 PMThat is a great reference. Thanks!5 replies | 206 view(s) -
Yesterday, 11:55 AMHello, I recommend reading this link (in Spanish) http://armamentoguerracivil.com/granada-de-mano-polaca-wz-23-y-wz-24/ Greeting5 replies | 206 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 09:13 PMThis is a APHE. RP - Rompedor Perforante Source Molina-Orea #11554 replies | 392 view(s) -
4th July 2022, 08:58 PMwomble replied to a thread German First war Gr.14 Projectile driving bad.... in Restoration and PreservationStarshell City Electrical factors (CEF) sell lightning conductors they have 25mm x 6mm x 1m /upwards, worth enquiring if the do any thicker...12 replies | 514 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 08:58 PMSame question with these black shells with green band described as APHE or API. On 3 different websites origin is Spain, or UK or Lichtenstein or...4 replies | 392 view(s) -
4th July 2022, 08:43 PMThe C219 holds 24 individual rounds in paper tubes. Those are evenly laid out. The C216 holds the clips of four and is externally identical to the...2 replies | 98 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 08:26 PMHi Chris, yes I thought it might look familliar :tinysmile_shy_t: How are you doing?6 replies | 2141 view(s) -
4th July 2022, 08:12 PMWhat was the Wooden Ammunition Box A 260 Mk1 mainly used for ? A friend has one that has been over-painted in black, but the bottom is still brown...0 replies | 55 view(s) -
4th July 2022, 07:35 PMDJ I have seen that cluster before :tinysmile_shy_t:6 replies | 2141 view(s) -
4th July 2022, 07:32 PMI guess it s because the load of large 4 rd clips of 40mm bofors clips isnt evenly spread and to carry the box level the handles are diametrically...2 replies | 98 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 06:39 PMI am looking for a Hotchkiss base fuze No.4. Who can help me? Thanks in advance, Regards, DJH0 replies | 108 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 06:28 PMAwesome, thanks! This one has the large fuze well, so maybe the aluminium sleeve has been removed. It’s been teamed up with a match head fuze (same...5 replies | 206 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 05:21 PMBeautiful! Such an interesting piece of ORD to! Jason6 replies | 2141 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 04:55 PMAnyone know why the C219 boxes have the offset/asymmetrical handles? Most other boxes have them centally placed on the side. The first picture is...2 replies | 98 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 03:20 PMI'm unsure which it is as they're definitely similar; it seems there is also a Wz-24 that is visually same - unsure if it is a separate model to the...5 replies | 206 view(s) -
4th July 2022, 02:22 PMThere is one for sale on Delcampe at the moment with a length of 133mm3 replies | 249 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 02:16 PMsgdbdr replied to a thread Fragmentation test of Bomb G.P. 250lb low drag EX 2 Mod 0 and Bomb G.P. 250lb AN-M57A in BombsIt's a start, but : The only reference I found online (DTIC) about EX 2 Mod 0 is in the document I refer to in this thread. The only (available,...4 replies | 437 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 12:55 PMIt is a Wz-33 defensive grenade. http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/93986-Polish-1939-Hand-Grenade-with-WZ-31-Fuse?highlight=polish5 replies | 206 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 12:52 PMEggburt1969 replied to a thread Fragmentation test of Bomb G.P. 250lb low drag EX 2 Mod 0 and Bomb G.P. 250lb AN-M57A in BombsFrom the dimensions, I think you'll find that the EX 2 MOD 0 (Experimental 2 Modification 0) is what would end up as the MK 81 MOD 0 or MK 81 MOD 1...4 replies | 437 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 12:08 PMsgdbdr replied to a thread Fragmentation test of Bomb G.P. 250lb low drag EX 2 Mod 0 and Bomb G.P. 250lb AN-M57A in BombsNext question would be : Does someone has a drawing, a picture or a doc about the "Bomb G.P. 250lb low drag EX 2 Mod 0" ?4 replies | 437 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 09:15 AMCutaway model of a US Bomb Frag 20Lb AN-M41 from the second world war. Six of these bombs were placed in the M1 cluster adepter. The bomb consists...6 replies | 2141 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 07:12 AMHi. I recently picked up what I think is a Polish Wz-23 with a match head fuze (shown next to a Russian F1). I’m told it could also be a Wz-33. What...5 replies | 206 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 07:06 AMYes very probably a desert souvenir... dated 1940. Can anyone confirm that 132mm was the proper case length? Thanks very much I also have...3 replies | 249 view(s)
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4th July 2022, 03:58 AMYours was an extrodinary find - 18Pr lamps are like the lice of ordnance collecting, usually beyond repreive. Rarely either a good lamp or...2 replies | 228 view(s) -
4th July 2022, 12:17 AMGreat find Gordon! Yes trench art projectile lamps are a great way to "liberate" back for hard to find ordnance as shown with this 1914 unfired...2 replies | 228 view(s) -
3rd July 2022, 10:07 PMThanks for taking the measurements. The diameter of the ammonal container I measure as 38mm on the tinplate body, 40mm on the soldered end caps,...20 replies | 3301 view(s)
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3rd July 2022, 09:32 PMinternal depth= 10cm internal dia =4,2 cm external dia =4.8 cm20 replies | 3301 view(s)
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3rd July 2022, 07:40 PMWell my thoughts only, but this is a US case that would appear to have been reloaded in Britain....CR normally meaning Cordite Reduced.... less...1 replies | 129 view(s)
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3rd July 2022, 07:18 PMOr so I imagine ~ Some markings left on upper body, or traces of. Dates and manufacturer marks likely polished off. Slight pitting over all, but...2 replies | 228 view(s)
