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    Hoeksel replied to the thread 37mm.
    I estimate this to be a very early (1880-1890) 37x197R 1.5 inch Nordenfelt shell case. I would love to hear the rim diameter for my...
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    AKON_ replied to the thread Lithuanian bombs 1919-1940.
    Hi Dreamk In connection with the P.u.W. ammunition and Lithuania, there is a fact coming from the documents of the manufacturer Škoda...
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    Dreamk replied to the thread Lithuanian bombs 1919-1940.
    A number of remarks snd additional information: 1) The bombs on display at teh "Military Technical Exposition" in Kaunas are indeed...
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    Hi, This british booklet from the 80s could save your life... press says. Here is the download link ...
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    ron3350 replied to the thread 20 x 99 Sh Vak.
    Best I can do is 1,3 & 5 are API (BZ) using different nose caps. 2 is a HEI-Frag (OFZ) and 4 is a HEI (OZ) . A very nice group.
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    PeterC posted the thread 20 x 99 Sh Vak in Identification.
    5 x various 20mm Russian in Link...need help with the variety of projectile / loading variations?
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    PeterC posted the thread 37mm in Identification.
    Need some help with this one....37 x 195mm. Projectile is held in by 3 'dot crimps'. Not sure if projectile is original, remains of...
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    inertordnance replied to the thread US M67 grenade.
    I believe that the U.S. M33/M67 Series has past the 58 Years in service mark.
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    ron3350 reacted to Darkman's post in the thread Aircraft catapult launch cartridge? with Like Like.
    Thanks Tim, This is actually the second case modified like this I’ve seen, with the exact same mouth fitting. The perforated fitting is...
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    Thanks Tim, This is actually the second case modified like this I’ve seen, with the exact same mouth fitting. The perforated fitting is...
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    Darkman reacted to TimG's post in the thread Aircraft catapult launch cartridge? with Like Like.
    @Darkman Graeme, I doubt it. The warships used a steel case of about 4.5 inches in diameter. The 'Hurricat' used a rocket catapult...
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    Alan1 replied to the thread Looking for an answer.
    Not if held as part of a collection. Look at Guide on Firearms Licensing Law. November 2022. Para 12.58. Alan1
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    ordnance reacted to pzgr40's post in the thread Handgranate 81, Austia with Like Like.
    Cutaway model of an Austrian Handgrenade (HdGr) 81, designed by the Glock company and produced by DNW (Dynamit Nobel Wien). The grenade...
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    kilgoretrout replied to the thread Stamp on bottom of bullet.
    Thanks i found the manufacturer online but that was a first for me. All the bullets I've taken apart i haven't seen that before.
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    kilgoretrout reacted to Alpini's post in the thread Stamp on bottom of bullet with Like Like.
    It's Polte in Magdeburg and it's absolutely normal.
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