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Identification of WW1 era German 10.5cm round?

Darkman

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Here are some photos I was sent of a German round by a non-collector.

He says the shell is 410mm long and 100mm wide. The case is 600mm long and 108mm at the mouth.

I suspect his measurements are not accurate and that it’s a 10.5cm round. Quite possibly even the case and shell are a mis-match.

The shell driveband is possibly an old replacement as it doesn’t look right.

Any ideas please?


 

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Extra photo I forgot to add
 

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Drive band and case are all correct. This is a naval round.


View attachment 10.5cm_20220429_0001.pdf

Sorry the image above is small, don't know why.
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