peregrinvs
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Other than they were both made in June 1918, what can you tell me about the headstamps on these 37x94mm cases?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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1918 German 3.7cm cases
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Aside from the markings (which others can detail better than me) you notice the
curved grooves scraped into base, this indicates that these were fired from a
Hotchkiss revolving cannon (German made under licence). These were commonly used in Balloon defence
and in ground support.
curved grooves scraped into base, this indicates that these were fired from a
Hotchkiss revolving cannon (German made under licence). These were commonly used in Balloon defence
and in ground support.
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peregrinvs
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Thanks. That’s very interesting - I had pondered the significance of the curving grooves. Going with the AA theme, I have put a ball tracer projectile in one of them.