Andy Naude
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40 MM Bofors Clearing Blank / Cartridge - Drill
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40 mm Bofors. Clearing blank - Drill
- Thread starter Andy Naude
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Andy
I have two N3 Bofors Drill rounds but yours looks too long for a clearing blank Drill.
One of mine is full length with a knurled rim Australian 1956.
The other is an 8 lobed crimped mouth sealed with lead. 310mm long.
My proper clearing blank is 253mm case length. I think I posted the photo on a previous thread.
I will take the photo of my N3 rounds in the morning. Cheers and all comments are welcome. Ron.
I have two N3 Bofors Drill rounds but yours looks too long for a clearing blank Drill.
One of mine is full length with a knurled rim Australian 1956.
The other is an 8 lobed crimped mouth sealed with lead. 310mm long.
My proper clearing blank is 253mm case length. I think I posted the photo on a previous thread.
I will take the photo of my N3 rounds in the morning. Cheers and all comments are welcome. Ron.
AndyMy crimped Drill/Blank is the same as yours with minor variations. Drill stamp is curved and 1946 case used.
The mouth has a lead plug inside to perhaps keep it in shape. Full length case. Are all N3 Drill rounds star crimped ? Does your one have a lead plug ?
I am mistaken with the Australian Drill. It is a Mk3 not a N3. Still a nice Drill round.
Andy Naude
Well-Known Member
"My" drill / blank is pending.