I am looking for a shellcase for this 95mm tank gun projectile. Who can help me?
I know this is pedantic in the extreme, But make sure you have the right shell! 95mm's came in two versions I believe, one was a complete round, the other was split.
The discription with the shellcase is:
On auction one inert British 95mm Tank Howitzer case (95x185R) WW2 dated
Clear headstamps 95 MM I, LOT 157, RLB, 1943
Apperently it is 21 mm short of what it should be.....
That would explain the lack of crimps! I've just measured a 95mm case, which is actually nearer 204mm overall, the bottom of the crimp indent is at 185mm.Apperently it is 21 mm short of what it should be.....
Thanks for all the awnsers. It does help.
Now I understand there is a long bushing running down the shellbody , with a smokepellet in the lower part and two small rubber tubes filled with powdered tetryl. around this long bushing is a 0,5cm thick layer of pure TNT, the rest of the shell is filled with Amatol?
I have no info about the type of powder and the powder built up and packaging in the shellcase.
does anybody have good drawings?