Please see the photos of an Italian 42 x 185 cartridge case. Is it normal for these cases only to have the manufacturers details but no date or inspectors stamps? And is it WW1 or WW2?
many thanks, Dave
many thanks, Dave
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Italian 42x 185 Lorenz Tempini cartridge case
- Thread starter Rrickoshae
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Hmm, so this isn’t the only one. Strange that it has no date or inspection stamps - maybe those identifying characters were stencilled on the case rather than stamped into them. Hopefully someone with a knowledge of Italian ordnance will advise us
Can any of our Italian friends post a picture of a complete round, projectile or drawing of the projectile. It would be appreciated.
Mine didn't come with a projectile. It would be nice to see one myself!
Hello,
here some italian 42mm Nordenfeldt rounds:
standard rounds are HE shell and Canister
HE shell loaded with black powder (CN white marking and red ogive) percussion fuze mod. 1889
Canister (Mitraglia)
APHE shell was not mentioned in italian manuals, I think it's part of trial supply
this is same shell as above with mod 1910 fuze
in use by Argntina
regards
here some italian 42mm Nordenfeldt rounds:
standard rounds are HE shell and Canister
HE shell loaded with black powder (CN white marking and red ogive) percussion fuze mod. 1889
Canister (Mitraglia)
APHE shell was not mentioned in italian manuals, I think it's part of trial supply
this is same shell as above with mod 1910 fuze
in use by Argntina
regards
Fantastic information, thanks Fert