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hiya. i have found a picture of an l1a4 vent tube on this site, and wondered what they are used for. i have one of these cartridges from somewhere and im curious about what its for.
I used to have a slightly later version than your A4.
Tube Vent for L11 Tank Gun
Headstamp-
RG 80 LIA73
Electrically initiated Flash generator to ignite the charge bags placed in the barell.
There are a number of these-
5.5 inch gun used a cut down .303 case adapted.
8 inch gun also used a special flash generator cartridge.
155 mm FH 70 F.G.
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