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NGuns : Ordered from Krupp in 1971, delivered in 1873, quantity 8 pcs...
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AAKON_ replied to the thread 26 cm projectile.Guns : Ordered from Krupp in 1971, delivered in 1873, quantity 8 pcs...
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GA question for you. Was the British 8lb FRAG Parachute Bomb in service? If so, from when to when? Unfortunately, there's no further...
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NNabob replied to the thread 26 cm projectile.Further information on the projectile. It was found next to a +300kg iron ingot in the old foundations of a building in Kladno. Poldi...
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Ssgdbdr replied to the thread 26 cm projectile.Alpini, what book is that ? Makes me think of something like "... zur kriegsfeuerwerkerei" Is it available as a pdf ? Cheers, S.
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NNabob replied to the thread 26 cm projectile.Hello, thanks for all the thoughts. Alpini excellent picture, thank you! It was also my line of thought. The Austrian ship Custoza...
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AAKON_ replied to the thread 26 cm projectile.26cm Ring Kanone L/20 , M 1870 Krupp Introduction where did that caliber come from and what accompanied it... According to the design...
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MMaddog replied to the thread Besozzi ID.Definitely an Italian Basozzi. Have never seen 1 with holes in it before. May be a prctice or to show it is inert possibly.
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MMaddog replied to the thread British Numbered Series Grenades - Photographs.What an awesome collection. Great pictures.Well done.
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RPropellant manufacturers or filling factories? The stencils on ammunition boxes refer to the filling factory monogram, the lot number...
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TTimG replied to the thread 25 pdr propellant manufacturers.Being polite, your list needs a total revision. If you can post a full image of the boxes we can take it from there. TimG
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Darkman replied to the thread 25 pdr propellant manufacturers.Propellant manufacturers or filling factories? The stencils on ammunition boxes refer to the filling factory monogram, the lot number... -
JIt's about 2.5" across and about 2.5" tall. Notice it is not threaded.
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AAlpini replied to the thread 26 cm projectile.The whole cylindrical part is the driving band. It's a lead coated shell. The Prussian 26 cm C/69 fits very well. Were they used in the...
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stecol replied to the thread 26 cm projectile.I don't see any driving bands, an aircraft bomb ?
