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18 Pr cast brass base

Gspragge

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I picked up an 18 pr case today. It was with a specially cast base.
I have had similar for the 4.5" projectile. Thick brass and made to fit
the case. Has a fitting specially made to screw into the primer pocket
and to hold it on, not a Cheap affair. I cleaned it and put it on this
wartime decorator 18pr to trial it. I'll keep it for that special engraved casing
I haven't found yet.

I have added these two specialy made for 18pr cases decorative items.
A decorative cap that fits perfectly on top of the case for use as a lamp.
A solid cast set of cast brass drapery that slides over the case. The tube
beside these is made to fit the primer hole, but is only used when the wire
comes in fromthe side, which is not the preffered method. The cast heavy
base allows the cord to come out the bottom. So there was a bit of an industry
after the war to market the left overs.
 

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