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    I have this 34x96mm round that looks nice but I have strong doubts it is real. The projectile is steel with a brass nose that has oner...
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  • SG500
    SG500 reacted to US-Subs's post in the thread Folded with Like Like.
    It was just for marketing, almost all of the plastic ones found are marketing dummies.
  • US-Subs
    US-Subs reacted to strakv's post in the thread Projectiles for ID with Like Like.
    The third one with the ‘HL’ on the base and the fuze is a Danish 75mm L/30 Granatkardæsk M1902
  • US-Subs
    US-Subs reacted to LEAFLET's post in the thread Projectiles for ID with Like Like.
    Hi Jeff, The First might be British 13 Pr shrapnel. The Second might be French Mle 1900 or one of the later models. The Third no idea...
  • US-Subs
    US-Subs replied to the thread Folded.
    It was just for marketing, almost all of the plastic ones found are marketing dummies.
  • SG500
    SG500 posted the thread Folded in Small Arms Ammunition.
    Can anyone explain why the different colours please. Thanks. Dave.
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  • Andysarmoury
    Andysarmoury reacted to Millsman's post in the thread Brass Grenade Centre Piece. with Like Like.
    Here's one in slightly better condition. In 2022 I bought a bucket full of centrepieces from a farmer on the Somme, near Pozieres...
  • Millsman
    Millsman replied to the thread Brass Grenade Centre Piece..
    Here's one in slightly better condition. In 2022 I bought a bucket full of centrepieces from a farmer on the Somme, near Pozieres...
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  • R
    Thank you fert & AKON, everyday a school day! That explains it best regards, Dave
  • R
    ron3350 replied to the thread Interesting tins.
    I agree with hard to find. I found only the 2 tins I showed in 30 years of looking. I had to buy the 12 grenade empty box and key to...
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    ron3350 reacted to Alan1's post in the thread Interesting tins with Like Like.
    Hi Ron This sort of kit is so b****y hard to find that I'm grateful for anything that comes along. And expecting the tin to contain...
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    Alan1 replied to the thread Interesting tins.
    Add - and don't get me started on the complexities of the H series of propellant cartridges!
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    Thank you very much for the detailed response. I’m trying to find out where that artillery shell was used. The best guess so far is the...
  • A
    Alan1 replied to the thread Interesting tins.
    Hi Ron This sort of kit is so b****y hard to find that I'm grateful for anything that comes along. And expecting the tin to contain...
  • fert
    fert reacted to AKON_'s post in the thread 1912 fuze for identification please with Like Like.
    ... Hi Fert , L'ho modificato un po'.
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