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Bombs
Airdropped weapons
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Bomb Fuzes, Pistols etc
discussion and identification of bomb fuzes, pistols etc.
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Projectiles
Discussion and identification of all sized projectiles
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Grenades
Discussion and Identification of grenades
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Mortars
Discussion and identification of mortar rounds
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Mines
Anti Tank, Anti Personnel and associated components
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Underwater Ordnance
Torpedos, mines, depth charges etc.
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Submunitions
Discussion and identification of all submunitions
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Cartridges
Cartridges,Headstamps, etc.
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Experimental Munitions
For experimental items
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Cutaways
post your sectioned ordnance here ,it doesnt matter if its your first attempt at a cutaway or if its a factory produced example
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Identification
Post your unidentified items here ,maybe someone can help with a positive id
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Other
For any other ordnance or militaria related topics
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Restoration and Preservation
Show your restoration projects here ,works in progress ,give your advice to other members if you know any tips/tricks of the trade in returning that rusty lump to its original condition
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Spotting Fake/Reproduction Items
This section is purely for members to learn how to recognise Fake/Repro items and if possible to compare alongside genuine items.
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Members Collections
Share your collection with other members ,whether its one item or a garage full, post your pictures here
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Guns, Boats & Vehicles
Artillery Guns and weapons systems, Military boats and vehicles discussions.
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Trench Art
Decorative items made by soldiers, prisoners of war or civilians, e.g. shell & bullet casings.
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Places to visit
Recommended places to visit.
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Military Modelling
For those with an interest in miniatures and model construction.
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OFF TOPIC CHAT
Off Topic Discussions etc
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SALES AND SWAPS Sell and swap your unwanted/spare militaria here
Tip Offs
Seen something bargain priced for sale on auction or in shops etc that other members may be interested in,post it here and say where it is
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Members Feedback
Had a good or bad trade with another member leave your comments here. BOCN accepts no responsibility for comments posted . Keep comments clean and no bullying
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WANTED Let other members know what you want,they may have a spare
Wanted Items
Missing something for your collection,post your request in this section someone may have a spare. but please make sure it is Inert/Legal to own before posting NO LIVE AMMUNITION/WEAPONS IN ANY FORM ARE TO BE SOLD HERE.Any such items will be removed The B.O.C.N will accept no responsibility for items listed in this section .Sellers/buyers you list your items at your own risk.
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BOOK and FILM REVIEWS Post any reviews/comments on appropriate reading or films here.
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K3M detonator for BB-1 Depth Charge (in Russian)K3M detonator for BB-1 Depth Charge (in Russian)
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Instruction of using german bombs SD-1, SD-4, SD-10 in containers AB-70, AB-250 and AB-500Submunitions
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