Karlsruhe 37mm

[spotter]

Another new addition to my collection is this German 37mm
Headstamped M(under a crown) C/97 98
II 1904 KARLSRUHE III..
Does the M indicate naval use ????
Also is the projectile correct for the cartridge as it appears to be made from parts Fired cartridge and unfired projectile
thanks for looking spotter

 

[doctor]

Your shell is for trench gun
The case must be another type with small primer not screwing
Example of stamp AWS114 at 12 APRL at9 1888 at 3 small AWS11 al 6

 

[spotter]

Thank you Doctor

 

[Tmine35]

About case headstamps, M under crown and C/97 are typical naval markings. This casetype itself was used widely with different naval and army guns.

 

[navyman]

The M is for marine use.
navyman