German WW2 Brass Case

[siegfreid]

Could someone tell me what this strange case was for ? Measures apprx. 80mm x 158mm . Thanks!

 

[charley777]

Hello Mike
It is similar to the 80x160R torpedo impulse cartridge........but of course this one is rimless......so i don't know but would guess at some kind of naval auxilliary ctg.
Charley

 

[charley777]

Haha the photo fooled me...it is not rimless..that end is crimped. The rim is modest.
So YES it is a torpedo impulse cartridge.

 

[siegfreid]

Charley. Thanks for that . How would it work , is it attached to the torpedo ? Mike

 

[glevum]

Mike,

Torpedo Impulse Cartridges are used in above water torpedo tubes. When fired the gas generated is used to push the torpedo out of the tube and into the water.

There is a breech on the outside of the tube to take the cartridge.

Will.

 

[butterfly]

Here is some information on British examples.....

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/3889-Cartridges-Impulse-Torpedo-c-1915?highlight=torpedo

and some examples of british cases...

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/82296-impulse-torpedo-cartridges?highlight=torpedo


regards Kev