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Mimatched projectiles ??

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ammofo

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These are coming up for auction soon, but aren't these projectiles for an entirely different French round ? (They're sat in 37mm pom-pom cases)
 
In that case, could somebody please post a picture of their collection of WW1 French 37mm rounds ? I keep coming across 'new' projectiles/rounds and would like to obtain a full collection.
Thanks in advance !!
 
ALSO - with specific reference to the 'canister round', what is the overall length of the complete round when the canister is CORRECTLY fitted?
I've seen several photos, but due to the lack of drive bands, they have all been pushed down to differing lengths.
 
Re the canister rounds. There are about 4 canister rounds. Getting a full collection is not easy as there some really rare rounds. Probably around 20 different. If you send me your email, I will round up my examples and send a photo. Don't have all, but a fair selection, If you can get a copy of Robert A. Mellichamp's book, it will help you greatly in the hunt.
 
I have posted images of these on this site, you should find them at the beginning of the projectile section. I haven't updated it in a long time but the basic's are all there. The exposure would match the
height of the common shell just level off the tip with the tip of one of those in the case.
 
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