75mm Case ID

[archmoco]

Hello, my first post in a long time!

I was hoping someone could help confirm markings on the bottom of this 75mm shell case that was brought up in a trawlers net

Best regards
Michael

 

[HAZORD]

It appears to be U.S. What is the length? Profile photo?

 

[archmoco]

Hello, my first post in a long time!

I was hoping someone could help confirm markings on the bottom of this 75mm shell case that was brought up in a trawlers net

Best regards
Michael

Many thanks unfortunately its the only photo i have at the moment but will try and get more. I was wondering what the '78 TACCo 48' refers to. Plus any idea what this symbol/stamp is

Many thanks in advance

 

[ron3350]

The crossed cannon symbol is for the USA Army Ordnance Department - they supplied ammo etc .
The case looks like the 75x350R used in tanks and field artillery. Lot is cancelled so possibly reloaded? Not sure of the year. I wait for others to answer.

 

[Hoeksel]

It is a US made 75x350mm for the US version of the Model 1897 Schneider field gun, the main French field gun of WW1. Typically the US cases have no clear date, if you are lucky the primer is dated. Interesting fact is the CF marking on the case, which indicates Commonwealth usage.

 

[archmoco]

Thank you much appreciated!