German 1915 case

[RobertB]

Can anyone please assist in identifying this case:
case mouth diameter: 105mm
case length: 654mm
rim diameter: 128mm

 

[Tony Williams]

Same measurements as the 10.5 cm SK C/32, but that is later than WW1. See: http://quarryhs.co.uk/ammotable11.html

 

[Depotman]

The 'crown' over the 'M' means it's for Naval use. Depotman

 

[RobertB]

Yes, I also matched it (dimension wise) to the 10.5cm SK C/32, but as you also point out, the dates don't tie up. Interesting.

 

[Alpini]

105 x 656R 10,5 cm S.K. L/45 i.M.P.L. C/1903

 

[Dandebur]

Hello,
I think your case is a 105x655x128mm for the SK/L35 of the German Navy during WW1.
Regards,
Dandebur.

 

[Alpini]

Hello,
I think your case is a 105x655x128mm for the SK/L35 of the German Navy during WW1.
Regards,
Dandebur.

Yes this gun too! The same case was used in both guns.

 

[Vasco Da Gama]

Being interested in anti-aircraft weapons after many attempts to identify references to a German WW1 10.5cm heavy AA weapon I came to the conclusion that some of these naval guns found their way into land service in WW1 as heavy anti-aircraft weapons. Very glad to have the thoughts of the team.

 

[RobertB]

Thank you for all the replies.