Activity Stream

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...

It looks about right, its a Bargen for someone at that price :)

My best guess after a spot of googling. 😉

How do you know its a 10.5cm case ?

ok will do

kiwiweod, message me when you know a price, I’m in UK and might be interested.