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WW1 French 37mm shell

emlyn

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Hi guys, has anyone got any information about colour schemes and markings, for french HE shells for the 37mm mle 1916 infantry gun?
From my reaserch so far i belive the shell i have is from this weapon, it is a 2 band round and the case is stamped 37-85 PDps 103 4 18
iam looking to restore it and any infomation on them would be appreciated.
Thanks
emlyn
 
Is it a Robin type 1916 shell? I have one of them and also a drawing. They were painted yellow and the screw on top black. I will post some pics later.
 
It could be, i cant post any pics at the moment as ive broken my camera:tinysmile_cry_t4:
but it dose have a small brass fuse that screws into the top of the shell,
if thats any help,
Emlyn
 
Sounds like a Mle 1888 PD

The pre WW1 and 1930s examples have a black lacquar type finish, the wartime appear to be unfinished metal.
 
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