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    SCJB replied to the thread Pig Stick.
    As I understand it, because they are "UN0275 Cartridge, Power Device" rather than (for example) "UN0014 Cartridge, Small Arms, Blank"...
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    HI, I'm David and this is my first post. I'm a keen metal detectorist, not an ordnance collector but like to learn as much as possible...
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    Cutaway model of a Spanish EXPAL P-4-A metal free anti personel mine. The minebody is build up of a lower and upper PVC half which are...
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    ThomasP reacted to TimG's post in the thread No.8 engine starter cartridge with Like Like.
    This cartridge differs from other British engine starters in that the case doubles as a ‘barrel’. The cartridge contained approx 720...
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    Luuk9319 reacted to ron3350's post in the thread German 1918 casing 75x383 with Like Like.
    Others may explain better than I can. It is a German 75mm Field Gun case by Fritz Neumeyer from June 1918 lot 156. It is quite common so...
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    Luuk9319 reacted to Hoeksel's post in the thread German 1918 casing 75x383 with Like Like.
    It is German made for the standard Russian field gun. The primer is Russian as well. Shell case measurews 76,2x384R90.
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    switch reacted to TimG's post in the thread Pig Stick with Like Like.
    Here are some cartridges - From the left - The first two a C.E.R.U. 204 (Cartridge Ejection Release Unit) an RAF store and the "parent"...
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    SG500 reacted to TimG's post in the thread Pig Stick with Like Like.
    Here are some cartridges - From the left - The first two a C.E.R.U. 204 (Cartridge Ejection Release Unit) an RAF store and the "parent"...
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    SG500 reacted to TimG's post in the thread No.8 engine starter cartridge with Like Like.
    This cartridge differs from other British engine starters in that the case doubles as a ‘barrel’. The cartridge contained approx 720...
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    ron3350 replied to the thread No.8 engine starter cartridge.
    Here are my photos from 2018 where TimG said they were reloaded in Sydney,Australia.
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    ron3350 reacted to TimG's post in the thread No.8 engine starter cartridge with Like Like.
    This cartridge differs from other British engine starters in that the case doubles as a ‘barrel’. The cartridge contained approx 720...
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    ron3350 reacted to Burney Davis's post in the thread 6.6inch howitzer with Like Like.
    The shell next to a 64pr with a smaller one with large studs, unidentified. I've also added a pictures of a 6.6 inch gas check. Note...
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    ASD reacted to TimG's post in the thread No.8 engine starter cartridge with Like Like.
    This cartridge differs from other British engine starters in that the case doubles as a ‘barrel’. The cartridge contained approx 720...
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    ASD replied to the thread Pig Stick.
    Some really great images there, Tim.
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    ASD reacted to TimG's post in the thread Pig Stick with Like Like.
    Here are some cartridges - From the left - The first two a C.E.R.U. 204 (Cartridge Ejection Release Unit) an RAF store and the "parent"...
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