Hello all,
Recently I bid on and won a 57mm case. When it arrived, I realized it wasn’t a WWII case as listed, but rather a modern 57mm L70. I’m pleased about this actually, but would like to complete the round with a projectile. I have found about every blurry photo available online and have been able to approximately scale the fuse, rotating band and ogive taper, but wonder if anyone here has one they could share a picture of to verify my measurements. I also have no clear idea what the ink stampings say. I’ll be making a US Navy BAE Systems version, if possible.
I recently bought a bunch of equipment from a machine shop that did contract work for Lockheed, etc, so I have the metal lathe, stock, and even a Gorton artillery engraver, but need sound referece pics! Can anyone help?
-Steve
Recently I bid on and won a 57mm case. When it arrived, I realized it wasn’t a WWII case as listed, but rather a modern 57mm L70. I’m pleased about this actually, but would like to complete the round with a projectile. I have found about every blurry photo available online and have been able to approximately scale the fuse, rotating band and ogive taper, but wonder if anyone here has one they could share a picture of to verify my measurements. I also have no clear idea what the ink stampings say. I’ll be making a US Navy BAE Systems version, if possible.
I recently bought a bunch of equipment from a machine shop that did contract work for Lockheed, etc, so I have the metal lathe, stock, and even a Gorton artillery engraver, but need sound referece pics! Can anyone help?
-Steve