85mm Thing

[ozziammo]

Had this pic sent to me, writing on transit tubes look Scandinavian, maybe Swedish????

Can someone please ID these things for me?

Thanks,
Regards Ozzi.

 

[ammocat]

A complete guess, but it could be sub-caliber adapters for a recoiless rifle. A quick goggle search didn't turn up anything to support my guess though.

 

[EOD]

How about all markings and the max. diameter of that device?

 

[ozziammo]

G-Day Ammocat & EOD,

Yes sorry for the lack of info but these things are on the other side of the country in some one else's collection who is not really conversant with ammo.

They were offered to me but are very expensive so doubt if I will be able to ever see for myself.

I did ask the owner if they were hollow, as a sub cal device was my first thought also. they are only hollow for about 50mm at the front with a plunger device down inside (owners description).

I will try to have another round with the owner to see if I can get any markings from the items.

Cheers,

Regards Ozzi.

 

[EOD]

The "6.5" designation sounds a bit like a subcaliber device for a 6.5x55.

 

[ammocat]

Ozziammo, if you can get photos of both ends from the owner that may help as well. Any additional markings on the packaging would be good as well.

cheers