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7,7cm or 75mm

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FZG76

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Does anyone has any information on this projectile.
Lenght 290mm
 

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Hey FZG76,

No idea what it is for sure, but kinda looks like a German long 7,7 cm, and it sure looks like it still is live!!!!!

HAVE IT GOTTEN RID OFF A.S.A.P.!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Frank (Baby of the morning),

Do you have any more pictures and measurements?

Was it found in your area?

I have a photo of a similar item, but it's 88mm in diameter and 314mm long. The driving band is different as is the ogive, but it's of a similar design.

8,8 leuchtgeschoss(ge025).jpg - German 8.8cm Illumination

Pete and Tony and Megan
 
Hi

Peteblight has the EagleEye .

Effectively, seems to be a flare / Illuminating German WW1 77mm shell
containing a beautiful parachute + magnesium pot.

+ the ejecting black powder charge .

==== front ejecting , not back ejecting ===
 
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Thanks Pete for the ident,

FZG76 Please have this dealt with by the relevant authority.

Best regards Weasel.
 
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