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Spanish 75mm case made by A F Trubia

Vasco Da Gama

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Thought to ask your opinions on this case, which I think is Spanish in origin, made by the Artillery Factory in Trubia, Asturias. The case is 385mm long, mouth of 75mm and rim diameter of 92mm. It is very similar to the Russian 76.2mm, but from the pictures you can see the rim is slightly larger and the primer is of the German C/12 type rather than the Russian standard. The designation 75/36 could be a model number, but I have not been able to identify any such gun. Potentially a reworked Russian field gun post the Spanish Civil War? Glad to have your thoughts.
 

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Could it be a 75x386R94 by any chance? If so it is most likely a Spanish made shell case for the Spanish used German 7,5 cm Flak14.
 
Afterburner, the 7,5 cm Flak14 is L/36 so could indeed match. The Flak14 is a 7,5 cm FK96 nA on an AA carriage.
 
Many thanks Hoeksel for your replies, much appreciated, I have a keen interest in anti-aircraft guns so your identification of the case is most welcome. Trying to find information on Spanish Civil War guns is not easy, but I have found several references to a 75/36 anti-aircraft gun. Thank you for the additional information.
 
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