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Today,
01:46 PM
jvollenberg
replied to a thread
MK 4 20-Pounder
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Projectiles
I don't own this. I only took pictures and external measurements. Sorry. Joe
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2 replies | 668 view(s)
Today,
01:34 PM
Eggburt1969
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Projectile Piercing Armoured Plate
in
Projectiles
Hee, hee. There were two plates there that had used for plating trials that had been been shot at (respectively) by APDS and HESH projectile. The...
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11 replies | 346 view(s)
Today,
12:46 PM
jvollenberg
replied to a thread
South African Illumininating grenade
in
Grenades
Does anyone have some better pictures of this grenade? Joe
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7 replies | 5066 view(s)
Today,
12:17 PM
MINENAZ16
replied to a thread
French 37mm canister M1908
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Projectiles
The marking "M" is very common on the canister 1908 but no answer. Others discussions on french forums and not a single answer...
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4 replies | 268 view(s)
Today,
12:07 PM
jvollenberg
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French 37mm canister M1908
in
Projectiles
What does the M stand for on the nose? I am assuming this is what makes it French? Joe
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4 replies | 268 view(s)
Today,
11:40 AM
MINENAZ16
started a thread
AT contact mine fuze No3 MK...
in
Fuzes
Hello, I'm lookimg for the Mk of this No3 fuze (marking on top "3DM" + broad arrow) Same top diameter as MkII but different shape. Same shape as...
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0 replies | 41 view(s)
Today,
10:29 AM
spotter
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Projectile Piercing Armoured Plate
in
Projectiles
Just for interest theres some nice photos of 2pdr and 6pdr in armour plate in post no 3 of the following link...
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11 replies | 346 view(s)
Today,
08:48 AM
Buster
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Projectile Piercing Armoured Plate
in
Projectiles
Thanks for all your replies.
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11 replies | 346 view(s)
Today,
06:07 AM
kahu1
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Projectile Piercing Armoured Plate
in
Projectiles
Yes, there isn't any of the 'squeezing' over the driving band profile that always seem to happen.
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11 replies | 346 view(s)
Yesterday,
06:00 PM
US-Subs
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Projectile Piercing Armoured Plate
in
Projectiles
Agreed, very much looks like a mock-up.
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11 replies | 346 view(s)
Yesterday,
04:59 PM
batonroundcollector
replied to a thread
mint complete WW2 grenades
in
Wanted Items
still looking, particularly for a Stielhandgranate...
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4 replies | 888 view(s)
Yesterday,
04:43 PM
jeff w
started a thread
Roll stamp markings on large bore US WW2 armor piercing shot shell and projectiles
in
Restoration and Preservation
I finally finished marking my large bore WW2 American AP shot/shell/projectiles. When originally produced it was all required to have prominent...
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0 replies | 93 view(s)
Yesterday,
04:11 PM
jeff w
replied to a thread
Projectile Piercing Armoured Plate
in
Projectiles
How thick is the plate and what is the diameter of the hole? The hole diameter might indicate what actually was used to penetrated the plate. The...
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11 replies | 346 view(s)
Yesterday,
03:38 PM
Gspragge
replied to a thread
Skennerton book on Bayonets
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Other
I need another collection like a third arse - but sinse there is no action anywhere rght now a few Ross bayonets shouldn't hurt ~ :tinysmile_cry_t2:
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6 replies | 186 view(s)
Yesterday,
02:11 PM
ron3350
replied to a thread
Skennerton book on Bayonets
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Other
Yes I forgot this edition. Mine was also dust-stained from lack of use and I sold it. I realised I did not need to add bayonet collecting to my...
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6 replies | 186 view(s)
Yesterday,
01:17 PM
Dronic69
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Skennerton book on Bayonets
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Other
Actually there is a 3rd one: "Australian Service Bayonets" , first published in 1976 - initially couldn't find it due to the 2" layer of dust! ...
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6 replies | 186 view(s)
Yesterday,
12:42 PM
BMG50
replied to a thread
Projectile Piercing Armoured Plate
in
Projectiles
REME in Bordon in the welding bay before they closed down had blocks of armour with AP hits in the plate, some clean through some with the...
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11 replies | 346 view(s)
Yesterday,
12:28 PM
tomsk
replied to a thread
Projectile Piercing Armoured Plate
in
Projectiles
Rifling looks a bit iffy as well
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11 replies | 346 view(s)
Yesterday,
12:27 PM
Listy
replied to a thread
Projectile Piercing Armoured Plate
in
Projectiles
I'd also question the fact that thickness of armour stopped that shell!
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11 replies | 346 view(s)
Yesterday,
12:06 PM
TimG
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Projectile Piercing Armoured Plate
in
Projectiles
I would agree with Alpini. Also, I would expect a cannelure on this size projectile. A possibly explanation is that it is a 'representative...
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11 replies | 346 view(s)
Yesterday,
11:04 AM
Burney Davis
replied to a thread
Skennerton book on Bayonets
in
Other
I've emailed you pictures Gordon.
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6 replies | 186 view(s)
Yesterday,
10:56 AM
ron3350
replied to a thread
Skennerton book on Bayonets
in
Other
Ian Skennerton has 2 bayonet books but both are currently out of print. I just checked his latest listings. 1. British & Commonwealth Bayonets. ...
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6 replies | 186 view(s)
Yesterday,
10:52 AM
Alpini
replied to a thread
Projectile Piercing Armoured Plate
in
Projectiles
The projectile may be completely a reproduction: -35.4 mm is to small for a 37 mm shell -calibre 35 mm at this time is unknown at least I don't...
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11 replies | 346 view(s)
Yesterday,
09:54 AM
Buster
started a thread
Projectile Piercing Armoured Plate
in
Projectiles
I have been asked for information about the piece in the pictures (which are the only ones I have). It does not look quite right to me, not a fake...
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11 replies | 346 view(s)
Yesterday,
09:10 AM
Millsman
replied to a thread
1915 Drill No5 Mills - Stamped Body?
in
Grenades
I agree with Andy. It's probably a mould mark.Very nice original example and a rare base plug. However, I've also noticed that quite a few of...
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2 replies | 160 view(s)
Yesterday,
02:50 AM
Gspragge
replied to a thread
Skennerton book on Bayonets
in
Other
I guess no one has this book ! How does one make an inquiry at the Royal Navy / archives Museum any more ? wWhere might one find WW1 Navy small...
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6 replies | 186 view(s)
Yesterday,
01:10 AM
charley777
replied to a thread
How rare WW2 British 3.7 AA projectile and casing
in
Projectiles
A few years ago there were many 3.7in HE projectiles available in NZ. They were on an auction site and selling for the equivalent of £5 - £10...
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6 replies | 512 view(s)
13th January 2021,
08:58 PM
MINENAZ16
replied to a thread
Unknown shell round
in
Identification
Look a the H. BELOT documentation, you'll find this puw, quite sure it's a 5kg incendiary.
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3 replies | 178 view(s)
13th January 2021,
08:51 PM
lulus
replied to a thread
Unknown shell round
in
Identification
Hi MINENAZ16, Thank you for your identification and the wearing gloves, it's a PUW 12.5 KG (exercise version according to the type of fuze) ....
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3 replies | 178 view(s)
13th January 2021,
08:26 PM
MINENAZ16
replied to a thread
Unknown shell round
in
Identification
Hello, Remnants of German ww1 incendiary bomb Puw 5kg Brand. I know now you work for a private Eod company but wearing gloves could be very useful...
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3 replies | 178 view(s)
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