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25Pr/3,45" HE shell markings

Stuka

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I'm currently restoring one of my 25Pr HE shells and as I have some 1938 dated 117 fuzes, I'm planning to make it as an early 3,45" shell.
Has anyone ever seen an original 3,45" shell, or maybe some pictures? I wonder how these were marked.
 
Hello Stuka,

I believe I misread your original post.

None the less, these are 3.45's cases that I once collected.

Cheers,

Invest
 

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Hello Stuka,

I believe I misread your original post.

None the less, these are 3.45's cases that I once collected.

Cheers,

Invest

Very nice early cases!

Some pics of the restoration so far:
The shell before restoration
25pr1.jpg

Some putty to fill all the holes:
25pr2.jpg

After priming:
25pr3.jpg

First coat of paint:
25pr4.jpg
 
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