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U.S. 75mm Drill Cartridge M19B1

Slick

Slick

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Got these two fine shells in the latest get. Neither seem to have been used for their intended purpose. The fuze on the non-lamp is a Dummy M59. The lamp uses the Dummy M44A2. Each shell weighs 17lbs 5oz(almost 8kg). Both are dated 1944. Not sure if that's the manufacture date or design date. Neat little emblems on the lamp base.

Shell, US, 75mm Drill Cartridge, M19B1 1944 001 (Small).jpg Shell, US, 75mm Drill Cartridge, M19B1 1944 002 (Small).jpg Shell, US, 75mm Drill Cartridge, M19B1 1944 003 (Small).jpg Shell, US, 75mm Drill Cartridge, M19B1 1944 007 (Small).jpg

Shell, US, 75mm Drill Cartridge, M19B1 trench art lamp 001 (Small).jpg Shell, US, 75mm Drill Cartridge, M19B1 trench art lamp 002 (Small).jpg Shell, US, 75mm Drill Cartridge, M19B1 trench art lamp 003 (Small).jpg Shell, US, 75mm Drill Cartridge, M19B1 trench art lamp 004 (Small).jpg
 
Superb!! Not your run of the mill practice dummies. Looks like someone else needs to go lamp shade shopping. I know a good place....
 
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