88 case?

[adrinus]

Hi there! I have recently boght one metal conteiner with a case measuring 88mm at the mouth and 541mm in length. The markings on the bottom are:
45 (at 12 o'clock), eagle/WaA120/6347/Aush (at 6 o'clock), 9150 (or 8150 at 9 o'clock) and G (at 3 o'clock).
Can you tell me what exaclty is it?
Thanks.

 

[adrinus]

 

[pzgr40]

Hi Adrianus,
Aush= Aushilfe, a shellcase without a projectile, meant to press stuck shells out of the barrel.
Regards, DJH

 

[charley777]

So that is what the Brits call a Clearing Charge, I assume.
And the 541mm length is correct? 30mm shorter than normal case.....

 

[thekees]

The length is correct, nice set, rare to find as original case.

 

[adrinus]

Hi Adrianus,
Aush= Aushilfe, a shellcase without a projectile, meant to press stuck shells out of the barrel.
Regards, DJH

Well, well...that is really interesting! I reckon that explains the reduced length.
Thanks a lot!