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Forum: Identification

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Forum: Identification

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Identification Tips

    Over the past two months that I have been a member, I have seen a number of members seeking identification of their particular treasure. As with most...

    Started by HAZORD‎, 1st June 2009 12:39 PM
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    6th November 2010, 10:12 PM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Please read before posting

    The British Ordnance Collectors Network does not accept any liabilty for items identified on site,all identifications/information should be used as a...

    Started by spotter‎, 4th August 2009 09:38 PM
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    4th August 2009, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  3. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: Please read - what to do...

    The following information should always be undertaken in the event of a find or unsure item of possible ordnance etc in the UK. Contact the police...

    Started by jayteepee_1999‎, 31st July 2009 05:56 PM
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  1. Question

    Hello, Does anybody know the meaning for the letters L7 on this French shell. It's 70mm shell, which 11,8cm in length. Does anybody know...

    Started by jozefb2009‎, Yesterday 12:33 PM
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    charley777
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  2. two 3 pounder headstamps

    Can anybody provide more info these cases. I presume the PH is Priddys Hard in Gosport,but do not recognise some marks. Thanks Tig.

    Started by tigbrand‎, Yesterday 11:29 PM
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    Yesterday, 11:29 PM Go to last post

  3. Question on shell marking

    Hello, I came accross the following shell http://ator1149.home.xs4all.nl/wfm/pic/4-5i_1.jpg which has a symbol which looks like the letter N. ...

    Started by jozefb2009‎, Yesterday 01:31 PM
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    TimG
    Yesterday, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  4. Thumbs up 40mm L/60 prac stencils ?

    Hi can anyone help with the stencils that would have been on the 40mm prac projectiles , this shell case dates back to the mid fifties so any...

    Started by ken68‎, 2nd February 2012 04:17 PM
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    Andysarmoury
    3rd February 2012, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  5. Need a little memory "refresh".............

    Hi All, The projectile on the left is a 2pdr AT APT...........but I can't remember what the one on the right exactly is? I think it is a 37mm...

    Started by Dronic69‎, 2nd February 2012 12:54 PM
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    3rd February 2012, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  6. WW I US Propaganda Shell?

    This was found with a group of WW I trench art and shells. When acquired from the original owner in 1989, it was stuffed with German Language...

    Started by Brian Keith‎, 18th February 2011 10:52 PM
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    Elwell48
    3rd February 2012, 02:33 AM Go to last post

  7. British ordnance collection - need identification help

    Hello all, I have a collection of British inert ordnance that I am trying to identify. I will also be posted photos of a Japanese collection as ...

    Started by armaments‎, 24th January 2012 06:38 AM
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    Dronic69
    2nd February 2012, 11:25 PM Go to last post

  8. unknown projectile, belgian?

    This projectile was in a lot i've aquired recently. The previous owner thinks it's belgian but i'm not certain. the dimensions: 37.5cm high and about...

    Started by vickers‎, 29th January 2012 10:05 AM
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    kz11gr
    1st February 2012, 08:24 PM Go to last post

  9. 2 big shell cases

    Hi All. I managed to rescue these 2 cases from the scrap yard. A friend of mine was going to weigh them in but i stopped him in the nick of time....

    Started by paul the grenade‎, 31st January 2012 06:01 PM
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    1st February 2012, 07:25 PM Go to last post

  10. Can anyone identify this Grenade handle

    Hi, while walking my dogs in the woods behind my house the other day I came across this.... so i'm hoping someone on here can tell me...

    Started by Proudfoot106‎, 29th January 2012 01:23 PM
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    smle2009
    1st February 2012, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  11. help on modern hispano color scheme

    Does anyone knows what country used this color scheme for 'post war' Hispano projectiles ? The blue painted fuze seems original, as it appears to...

    Started by orpheus72‎, 30th January 2012 12:43 PM
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    cornman
    31st January 2012, 11:55 AM Go to last post

  12. two fuzes for ID

    I've been trying to ID these two fuzes for someone, with no luck so far. Anyone out there recognize them? They are mounted on small black stands. ...

    Started by US-Subs‎, 30th January 2012 05:01 PM
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    30th January 2012, 10:41 PM Go to last post

  13. 65mm Artillery Shell

    This past Saturday, January 28, 2012 I picked up what appears to be a 65mm Artillery shell with chrome plated round. I guess one might call the...

    Started by johncdonovan‎, 30th January 2012 06:37 PM
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    Falcon
    30th January 2012, 08:59 PM Go to last post

  14. Air dropped flare mine? Or what?

    Good day to all! I hope, somebody can help to me identify this interesting Russian cutaway model! What is this? Radiķ jammer? Flare projectile?...

    Started by APFSDST‎, 30th January 2012 01:36 PM
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    Chris
    30th January 2012, 03:08 PM Go to last post

  15. Unknown projectile

    I bought this projectile years ago when I collected foreign stuff. All I can remember is that the person I bought it from told me it was a German WWI...

    Started by armaments‎, 26th January 2012 05:11 AM
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    30th January 2012, 02:28 AM Go to last post

  16. M18 75mm AP shot M72 with tracer

    Hi all i have a 75mm M18 shell case M189A4 GUN , the projectile is british and a AP with tracer shot M72 ? i have a data sheet and all adds up just...

    Started by ken68‎, 26th January 2012 04:17 PM
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    29th January 2012, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  17. Unknown German WW2 item

    Hello! This was found on a German training are. Does somebody know what it is, en what it is used for?

    Started by viny11‎, 29th January 2012 12:04 PM
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    viny11
    29th January 2012, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  18. Country of origin?

    Got some friends doing some work in Southwest Asia and they have a 130mm for which they are trying to identify country of origin. The projectile is...

    Started by US-Subs‎, 29th January 2012 12:43 PM
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  19. Unknown Mountain gun case?

    Found what is probably a cut case but worth a question to the educated community. Case mouth is 71.5mm, length is 110.5mm and rim diameter is...

    Started by Vasco Da Gama‎, 26th January 2012 08:16 PM
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    charley777
    27th January 2012, 12:50 AM Go to last post

  20. Unknown sumunition?

    I know what the purpose is as it's filled with flechettes, I'm more interested in the nomenclature and any other info on it as I'm cleaning out boxes...

    Started by Eodtek‎, 26th January 2012 01:44 AM
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