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120mm barrel section

BMG50

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Thought I show off some sections of 120mm barrel, I believe came from a Chieftain tank. Make a great display.
 

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Fire grip that fires the projectile.
 

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Here is another section of possibly the same barrel.

Notice that the rifling has failed in places in addition to the chrome lining failing.

The section is about 165mm long.
 

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