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Three Unknown (Post WWII) Shell Cases - 90mm, 76mm and ?

M8owner

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I have been offered these three items, but they are beyond my knowledge - not a hard thing to do. I believe the 76mm is British and for the Scorpion tank (are these common in the UK?). The first on has 90mm on it, and I recognize the CA type numbering from past Canadian cases that I have seen. But a Canadian 90mm for what? May I request our members' help in identifying these three cases? Thank you.
 

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The second case is a 76 mm ARMDC case as used by the Saladin and Scorpion. Although your case is of British manufacture, I believe the primer is of Belgium origin (PRB). At one time Belgium operated Scorpions.

TimG
 
Thanks Tim. What is the fair market value of such a case in the UK - 10 pounds? I remember doing mock battles against British and Belgian Scorpions during maneuver rights exercises in Germany in the late 80's. I can still recall the sound of those things racing along at night at top speed down German roads at 70 kph.
 
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That 90mm case is definitely Canadian, but I am also stumped as to what it could be for. Let me know if you find out, or if you plan on selling it! ;D
 
In my opinion the 90 mm is South African the MO number is South african. We are buying new 81 mm mortars from SA and the all have such a number. furtermore the primer is Belgium, Mecar.
 
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