4.5" Howitzer

[Bockscar]

A picture taken of my 4.5" Howitzer shell...this one was a car boot special and was once the base for a standard lamp!! I always find it amazing what you can find in these places.

 

[CampX]

I have one of these that is a lamp that I have in the living room.

Dean

 

[leeski]

great shell and in nice condition bockscar is there any markings on it

regards lee

 

[dano1917]

4.5 alive

Beautiful, I would some-day love to find a 4.5 howitzer projectile to go with my case. She's a beaut mate...Dano

 

[Bockscar]

4.5" Howitzer markings

I took a shot of the markings on the base of my howitzer shell.....other stampings on the side of the shell read from top to bottom

1018
L
F E

 

[Chris 42 RQ]

Nice find.

A remarkable find Bockscar and in such excellent condition.

 

[Falcon]

Very nice shell, the cases are hard enough to find let alone the projectiles.

 

[dano1917]

strong strike

Nice strong strike on stamp on base of projectile. It's a beautiful shell worthy of a front row spot in ANY collection (especially mine!!)...respectfully, Dano

 

[Falcon]

It's a real shame someone had to go and drill a hole through the bottom of it.

 

[Bockscar]

Falcon,

No worries on the hole in the bottom...its only about a half inch deep - soon sort that out if need be!

 

[waffenamt]

Very nice. I know a bloke who would like that rascal in his collection.

nice find mate.


W

 

[Falcon]

Falcon,

No worries on the hole in the bottom...its only about a half inch deep - soon sort that out if need be!

If it's only half inch deep its probably best to leave it there rather than filling it in.

What did you pay for the shell? I've never found anything near that good at a car boot.

 

[Bockscar]

I have seen the prices these things go for so it is a bit embarassing to tell you that I got it for a fiver.

 

[Falcon]

You definitely got lucky that day!