40mm Bofors Naval

[dano1917]

I got bored and re-painted the Bofors projectile. Supposed to be MkIII US Naval inert practice round WWII..Dano

 

[dano1917]

'nother pic

Here's another pics showing various shells and casings..Dano

 

[navyman]

Hello Dano,
Is the short case on the right a blank charge for saluting cannon, or field gun competitions?
Just inquisitive as usual!
Regards,
navyman

 

[dano1917]

4.5 howitzer

Hi navyman, That's a shell for WWI British 4.5 inch howitzer gun..Dano

 

[Falcon]

What are the other cases and shells in the pic? I know the one next to the Bofors is a German 77mm, but can't identify any of the others.

 

[dano1917]

Shells

Hi Falcon, Left to right - 90mm US AP projectile - British WWI MKII 13pounder - US 75mm WWI shrapnel shell with m1907 Scoville fuze - British WWI MKIII 6 pounder - German WWI 77mm - 40mm US Bofors - 57mm US recoilless rifle projectile (1972) - British 4.5 inch MKII howitzer shell.......Dano

 

[dano1917]

6 pounder headstamp

Here's the headstamp of the WWI British MKIII 6 pounder shell casing (it's by far my favorite WWI casing)...Dano

 

[dano1917]

4.5 inch howitzer headstamp

Here is the headstamp on the WWI British 4.5 inch MKII howitzer shell case with un-fired primer..Dano

 

[Falcon]

Thanks Dano, nice shells.

I have a similar 6 Pounder case made by Kynoch in 1911, shame about the neck on yours.

 

[dano1917]

flare lip 6 pound

Hi Falcon, I assume you're talking the way the shell case flares out at top, as it has not been cut down. I guess somebody cacked it a bit when removing projectile? I've been following the shell dents post closely and may have an idea or two on fixing it? Dano