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Looking for dimensions for a Ottoman 75 mm shell case with Krupp shell case number 93

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Hoeksel

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For my article on Krupp shell case numbers I am hoping anybody has shown shell case in their collection. This shell case number 93 is cut down and measures 75x452R90. The length is incorrect but is probably not much more. Looking for the real dimensions. In addition, any idea for what gun this is intended? It is Ottoman navy and I suspect a 7,5 cm L/45 navy gun.93 1916 75x452R90 John.jpg93 1916 75x452R90 John 2.jpg
 
I have some new info, I will publish my update on the subject soon on BOCN. I suspect this specific case is 75x500R90 for a Krupp navy gun (L/40, L/45 and L/50 exist in Ottoman navy use). The Dutch East-Indies also used a 7,5 cm Krupp L/40 and that case measures 75x500R90 (from original drawing). Not sure if they are the same but is it possible. Finding this shell case in original status would help verify.
 
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