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Brass tubes, primer etc

roller63

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Can anyone help identify these brass tubes, primer and other items in the pictures ? I have little idea as not my field. I think they might be British.
SAM_0001.JPGSAM_0002.JPGThe only things that are marked are the primer : No. 51 V.S.M A 12/15. What looks like a short, tapered .303" case, Mk5 RG 59. The thicker tube with a corroded end is marked : R (broad arrow) L II.
Thanks in advance.
 
From the left, top:-

Tube, Percussion, S.A. Cartridge, Mk5
Tube, Vent, Percussion (or Electric), .5-in (if this is the Mk II, it's a Naval item)
Tube, Vent, Percussion (or Electric), .4-in
(the vents are an educated guess)

The primer:-
No. 5 MkI,

TimG
 
Thanks Tim, That's great. The small item looks like it might be the tip of a small fuze. The two items the same appear to be gaines of some sort, unmarked, threaded internally at the open end.
 
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