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5 inch Howitzer

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ex.cd1

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HI ALL a few people always seem to ask about colours I found this a few years ago it came from the bottom of the cannel very near Ypres so it was in original condition it may help in your restorations
AYE GC
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It is a Shell BL 5.5" Common Lyddite MkIII for Land Service, in Forged Steel by Elswick Ordnance Company.
See Treatise on Ammunition 1902 Page 258 plate and text.
 
AE501;bt23 said:
It is a Shell BL 5.5" Common Lyddite MkIII for Land Service, in Forged Steel by Elswick Ordnance Company.
See Treatise on Ammunition 1902 Page 258 plate and text.
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HI AE501
Thanks 5.5in ? Interesting
I have Treatise 1877/1887/1897/1915 just downloaded 1902 from "OUR GREAT SITE" but cant find it on that page ?
can you post it if possible please.
AYE GC
 
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