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US WWI 155mm Projectile with Two Drive Bands

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M8owner

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This just sold on Gunbroker. I have never seen one like it before. Dated Nov. 16, 1918. Made in Chicago.
 

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As sgdbdr said, French design, 155mm M14 GP.
If markings on Aberdeen's example are ok, this shell was listed as 155mm MKV for US service.

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In all of these books, no reference to a MkV :

1918
Handbook of the 155mm Gun Materiel Model of 1918 (FILLOUX)
Service handbook of the 155mm howitzer materiel model of 1918 (Schneider) motorized


1927
TR 1355-155A Ammunition for 155mm howitzers M1917 (french) and M1918 (US)
TR 1355-155B Ammunition for 155mm field guns M1918M1 (french G.P.F.)


1941 & 1942
TM 9-345 155mm gun materiel M1917, M1918 and modifications

Does someone has one ?

Cheers,

S.
 
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