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Unfortunately I have no photo of this item but it is definitely a Japanese brass case, dates most likely pre WW1. Dimensions are:
-Caliber 120mm
-Length 403mm ( may be shortened? )
-Base diameter 153mm
I got some pictures that may help. The case in question is the last on right side.
Further there is a strange feature - the case mouth has symmetrically cut 3 similar double grooves. For what purpose?
The holes helped me identify it. These cases are used for the 4.7" QF Coastal Defense guns as used in the UK. The measurements are in perfect agreement.
I have seen more Japanese ammunition made for UK guns.
The holes helped me identify it. These cases are used for the 4.7" QF Coastal Defense guns as used in the UK. The measurements are in perfect agreement.
I have seen more Japanese ammunition made for UK guns.
This makes sense, we had a couple of these guns here in Finland left behind by Russians in 1918. Russia purchased a few guns from Japan and a few from UK during WW1 to be mounted in coastal fortresses.
As mentioned, the anchor style indicates that this case was made at Kure arsenal. Furthermore, the date of manufacture is October of Taisho year 4 (= 1915).
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