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Please help identify country of origin of a Bofors L/70 (40x365) drill round, blank and clip

Linkman

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I have an unmarked drill and inert blank for, I think, Bofors L/70 (40x365). The drill has a green 'case' with elongated neck and screw-on nose - non-metallic (possibly High‑Density Polyethylene HDPE), with non-magnetic base/rim and a threaded longitudinal rod securing the nose. No markings whatsoever. Its proportions are generally consistent with the other two drills I have (British all-steel L20A1 and German? rubber 'Exercise' round).

The black unfired blank, inerted by drilling & emptying the case, is plastic. Base/rim is magnetic. Overall length ~435mm.

A country of origin, manufacturer and designation number would be very welcome.Bofors 40_70 drill #0.JPGBofors 40_70 drill #1.JPGBofors 40_70 drill #2.JPG

These are shown on a clip for stability when photographing. The clip has a manufacturer's logo... unknown to me - can anyone identify that also, please ?
 

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I have an unmarked drill and inert blank for, I think, Bofors L/70 (40x365). The drill has a green 'case' with elongated neck and screw-on nose - non-metallic (possibly High‑Density Polyethylene HDPE), with non-magnetic base/rim and a threaded longitudinal rod securing the nose. No markings whatsoever. Its proportions are generally consistent with the other two drills I have (British all-steel L20A1 and German? rubber 'Exercise' round).

The black unfired blank, inerted by drilling & emptying the case, is plastic. Base/rim is magnetic. Overall length ~435mm.

A country of origin, manufacturer and designation number would be very welcome.View attachment 211772View attachment 211773View attachment 211774

These are shown on a clip for stability when photographing. The clip has a manufacturer's logo... unknown to me - can anyone identify that also, please ?

Very nice L70 Bofors shown.
I also would like to know the black Blank maker. I have a red one made by Geco but no blue base (it does wear off). Also no primer stabs like yours.
I also show a Drill from Sweden using the red case and a weighted wooden green projectile. (came from Sweden). Blue base.
I think it is by Geco ?

I also stray by showing two similar 40mm L60 Bofors .
Headstamped with no blue base by Geco . The other has a blue base and no headstamp. Both with no primer stabs.
I guess these are also both by Geco?.

I know Bakelittfabrikken made black plastic 25mm Blanks so did they also make 40mm Bofors black Blanks?
 

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