37 / 40 X 201 mm. Please help with ID

[Andy Naude]

Please help ID the round. Measures 37 x 201 mm Rimmed.

Headstamp was damaged (sorry).

M 1 2 936 (2 UTC ) (in circle) 37 / 40


On the projectile band :


MARZOL


On the primer insert :

MOD 1929

SB 36




1. What round is this?

2. What projectile is this?

3. Does the projectile match the case ?

4. What is the primer insert for ?

5. Is this some type of dummy ?

6. Is there a specific Colour code for the projectile ?

 

[Tony Williams]

The rim diameter would be a useful measurement to have.

 

[Andy Naude]

Hi Tony,

Rim diameter is 57,6 mm.

 

[Tony Williams]

Probably a French 37mm "Tube Canon", developed for sub-calibre training but also adopted in WW1 for arming some aircraft.

 

[strakv]

According to TM9-1985-6 it is for the Italian Vickers-Terni da 37/40mm Mod.30 tank canon.

 

[Hoeksel]

Nice find, have not been able yet in 10 years to find one for my collection!

 

[highlandotter]

From the quoted TM, it is listed as HE/AP. Looks like the projectile in your case. It is loaded with Ballistite and has no fuze, like the projectile used a Italian 37MM round. The impact furnished enough heat to set off the Ballisite. There is also a projectile which looks similar with a cap which is loaded with TNT, so be aware. The Otter..