37mm

[PeterC]

Need some help with this one....37 x 195mm. Projectile is held in by 3 'dot crimps'. Not sure if projectile is original, remains of white over red bands close to tip. No headstamp, appears to be an early case type.

 

[Hoeksel]

I estimate this to be a very early (1880-1890) 37x197R 1.5 inch Nordenfelt shell case. I would love to hear the rim diameter for my reference list!

 

[ron3350]

The case is a 1.5" Navy heavy Nordenfelt.
The projectile looks correct and usually has N 89 and N stamps. I have not seen any with paint but possibly it is original.

 

[PeterC]

Thank you Gentlemen!

Hoeksel, Rim diameter is 59mm.
Ron, Yes, Projectile is stamped N over 89.

cheers,
Pete.

 

[Gspragge]

I thought it would be 42mm not 37mm ? though the band seems different from those.
My problem seems to be that the 37mm does not show up in my information. No mention in my Maxim/Nordenfelt Catalogue.
What gun used this and when did it appear ?
Are there markings on the cartridge base ?

 

[ron3350]

Here are 5 examples of the Nordenfelt rounds.
Headstamps are Plain, N, MN (monogram for Maxim-Nordenfelt, VS&M (Vickers), and a roll crimped Blank (inerted).
The copper-plated projectiles come in 2 lengths. All the others have N 89 on them.