3in illuminating shell

[fert]

Hello,
I'm looking for a right ID this 3in illuminating shell. I think a navy Mk 21, 22, 24 or 28 but i dont' know differences. Fuze is TSQ M54 strange enough, it seems didn't use by navy.

Does the shell used in 3in aircraft gun M3? This question due to dug find on gothic line Italy
any help appreciated.

all the best

 

[M8owner]

I checked my US Army ammunition tables dated 1941, and there are no illumination rounds listed for 3 inch guns.

 

[HAZORD]

Fert,

I've never seen a listing for the 3 inch Navy Illum Projo in the 3 inch AAA/AT gun, but there is a listing in the manual for the 76mm tank gun for an Illum cartridge that uses the M26 case and a 3 inch Navy Illum Projectile. I own the manual, and it shows a drawing of the issued round.

That gun was installed on the Super Shermans.

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/86896-US-shell-identification?highlight=illuminating

 

[MINENAZ16]

Hello Fert,
76mm star shell, originally navy shape, Mk25. As far as I know, used with super sherman gun.
Regards

 

[fert]

thanks a lot guys!!

 

[flak18]

Does the driving band look right for a 76mm ? Shouldn't there be some grooves on it ?

 

[HAZORD]

Navy 3 inch rounds have a small band with no grooves in some cases.

 

[stecol]

Not only Mk. 25, but also Mk. 24 were used in US 76 mm tank guns ....





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stecol