3" CS Tank Howitzer Cases

[peregrinvs]

Spotted these two beauties on eBay and quickly negotiated a buy it now.

Does anyone have any experience at removing soldered badges from cartridge cases? I've read you can remove solder from brass by melting it with a blowtorch, but I thought I'd see if anyone can confirm this.

 

[M8owner]

Just heat it up, and the badges will fall right off. Wipe the solder off with a rag when it is still hot. Very easy. I would be willing to trade you a 95mm case for the Centaur tank for one of those.

 

[peregrinvs]

Thanks. Will dig out the blow torch.

I already have a 95mm thanks. I would however swap the spare for a 3PR 2CWT, a 3.7" mortar or a 20 Pounder case. I could also be seriously tempted with an unfired 17 Pounder projectile.

 

[peregrinvs]

Success. Badge is now removed.

The time consuming bit was using abrasives and polishes to remove the residue of the solder off the brass and then polishing it smooth.