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WW1 18 Pdr. stamps ID
- Thread starter Der_Feldgraue
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The projectile is a Mark 6 18 pdr made from forged steel.
Manufactured in July 1915 by the Bethelhem Steel Compamy, USA.
The case is a Mark 2 18 pdr. Manufactured, I believe, by the "Montreal Ammunition Company" but please note that their registered mark is M.A.Co. I'm at a loss as to the significance of the two "N"s unless this has some relevance to the case being re-worked (if it was). The case was made on 6th April 1916. The case has been fired once with a full charge of a non blackpowder propellant, the "P" is curious, as on an early case it would denote that the case has fired with a charge of blackpowder (but there's no dash or dot)
It appears that the mark above the '4' is a pheon in a "C", denoting it is Canadian.
A close up of the mark on the primer would be appreciated.
Regards
TimG.
Manufactured in July 1915 by the Bethelhem Steel Compamy, USA.
The case is a Mark 2 18 pdr. Manufactured, I believe, by the "Montreal Ammunition Company" but please note that their registered mark is M.A.Co. I'm at a loss as to the significance of the two "N"s unless this has some relevance to the case being re-worked (if it was). The case was made on 6th April 1916. The case has been fired once with a full charge of a non blackpowder propellant, the "P" is curious, as on an early case it would denote that the case has fired with a charge of blackpowder (but there's no dash or dot)
It appears that the mark above the '4' is a pheon in a "C", denoting it is Canadian.
A close up of the mark on the primer would be appreciated.
Regards
TimG.
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18pounder
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hello derfelgrau
nice 18
lovely markings
have you anymore 18's to show..because i love em!
regards
Der_Feldgraue
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Wow, seems to be a very interesting one with history! 
Bad americans, selling weapons to our enemys before declaring war
I have another 18 Pdr. with original paint. I will try to make some photos.
Bad americans, selling weapons to our enemys before declaring war I have another 18 Pdr. with original paint. I will try to make some photos.
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