Hi all,
Saw this 20mm round in our local militaria shop today, and the owner said could I possibly ID it?
He says he thinks its a 'Gondola' (?) round, maybe used in or against Zeppelins?
I know nothing about these rounds but said I'd try and find out more for him, hence the post.
The case seems short for a 20mm?
The projectile has tiny stamps of what looks to be a German imperial crown, and '18'. Drive band is intact. It has no base fuse so I presume is solid shot, and no cavity at the base.
The case has the markings seen in the pics. It has a 6 or 8 to the left of the primer pocket and 17 to the right, which I take to be the date? Also, 'P&S' and Sp 61. The rim is less in diametre than the case. Unfortunately we had no means of measuring this round but it stands approx 7" tall.
Thats all I have I'm afraid.
The pics aren't great due to the bad lighting in the shop, but the bloke is a decent sort and keen to learn.
Many thanks in advance for any info.
Cheers!
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Saw this 20mm round in our local militaria shop today, and the owner said could I possibly ID it?
He says he thinks its a 'Gondola' (?) round, maybe used in or against Zeppelins?
I know nothing about these rounds but said I'd try and find out more for him, hence the post.
The case seems short for a 20mm?
The projectile has tiny stamps of what looks to be a German imperial crown, and '18'. Drive band is intact. It has no base fuse so I presume is solid shot, and no cavity at the base.
The case has the markings seen in the pics. It has a 6 or 8 to the left of the primer pocket and 17 to the right, which I take to be the date? Also, 'P&S' and Sp 61. The rim is less in diametre than the case. Unfortunately we had no means of measuring this round but it stands approx 7" tall.
Thats all I have I'm afraid.
The pics aren't great due to the bad lighting in the shop, but the bloke is a decent sort and keen to learn.
Many thanks in advance for any info.
Cheers!
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