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Question on markings

jozefb2009

Well-Known Member
Hi,

I have a few questions on various markings/shells.

1. Does anybody know the meaning of the following markings on below picture. Vraag voor Kornel.

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On 18 Pr Canada 1906
What is HOG ?

2. What is the meaning of the below symbol? This was found on the primer of an Italian shell.

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3. The meaning of the below symbol ? Italian.

Huls 75x129 bergkanon
Hersteller ANS Ansaldo

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4. The meaning of the letter AP and AFW ?

model is 76/40, the manufacturer SMI: Societa Metallurgica Italiana and the date 917 is for 1917


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Thanks,

Jf
 
Do you have an image of the whole of the 18 Pr head stamp you could post?

TimG
 
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