**NEW ADDITION** 15470 U.S. MILITARY AMMUNITION REFERENCE LIBRARY ON CD - Covering all types of ammunition for small arms, mortars, artillery, grenades, bombs, rockets, pyrotechnics, and signals! Seven of the most important official references, with over 1,700 pages of information, loaded with detailed drawings, specifications, markings, etc. High quality .pdf files that are fully searchable using the free Adobe Acrobat. You can copy and paste selected text or images into other documents for collectors or historians. This material is all on a single CD. Free shipping in the U.S. $20.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 18008 RARE CUTAWAY 40 x 46 MM BUCKSHOT ROUND XM576E1 - What you see is what you get. This came from a very advanced ordnance collection. During the Vietnam era, several buckshot loads were tried for use in the M79 Grenade Launcher, and this version was fielded for limited trial use. It fires a relatively small load of buckshot, and uses all special components, not the usual 40mm types. The heavy aluminum case has six vent holes between the high pressure powder chamber and the low pressure area of the cartridge below the base of the black rubber type piston. That acts as a sabot to expel the plastic capsule containing the actual buckshot. Reportedly this was a cutaway done at Frankford Arsenal, but we have no documentation to confirm that. In any case, a very interesting peek inside one of the very scarce rounds of the Vietnam war. INERT. For more info on this round see the International Ammunition Association Cartridge of the Month for September 2009- http://cartridgecollectors.org/cmo/cmo09sep.htm $275.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 18007 RARE 40 x 46 MM BUCKSHOT ROUND XM576E1 - What you see is what you get. This came from a very advanced ordnance collection. LIVE ROUND with propelling charge, but NO EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS. Made at Frankford Arsenal in May 1968, lot FA 12-2. During the Vietnam era, several buckshot loads were tried for use in the M79 Grenade Launcher, and this version was fielded for limited trial use. It fires a relatively small load of buckshot, and uses all special components, not the usual 40mm types. The heavy aluminum case has six vent holes between the high pressure powder chamber and the low pressure area of the cartridge below the base of the black rubber type piston. That acts as a sabot to expel the plastic capsule containing the actual buckshot. A superb condition example of one of the very scarce rounds of the Vietnam war. For more info on this round see the International Ammunition Association Cartridge of the Month for September 2009- http://cartridgecollectors.org/cmo/cmo09sep.htm $250.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 18006 RARE WW2 GERMAN CUTAWAY FUZE AZ1552A FOR 15mm MAUSER CANNON - This is a very rare souvenir taken from the factory of one of the German ammunition manufacturers, or perhaps a Luftwaffe munitions headquarters. This is a framed cutaway of one of the German fuzes, the AZ1552A. Frame size is about 4.25" x 5.5" and ¾” inch thick. The back of the frame has penciled notation that looks like “aircraft 151/15mm Mauser.” The frame contains one fuze precisely sectioned to show the inner workings, and the six component parts. The largest part has broken free from the glue mounting and the frame should be disassembled and the part reglued in place. Otherwise excellent plus condition. INERT $250.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 18005 RARE WW2 GERMAN CUTAWAY FUZE ZZ1505A FOR 20mm MAUSER & OERLIKON CANNON - This is a very rare souvenir taken from the factory of one of the German ammunition manufacturers, or perhaps a Luftwaffe munitions headquarters. This is a framed cutaway of one of the German fuzes, the ZZ1505A. Frame size is about 4.25" x 5.5" and ¾” inch thick. The back of the frame has penciled notation that looks like “2 cm Mausser & Oerlikon S.D.” The frame contains one fuze precisely sectioned to show the inner workings, and the nine component parts. Excellent plus condition. INERT $250.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17993 WW2 Italian Navy 37 x 232mm SR brass case - These were used with the Breda Model 1939 37mm/L54 anti-aircraft gun and I believe also with the earlier Model 1932 and 1938. These were single or twin mounts, some air cooled, and others with a water cooling system. These were close in defense weapons, not quite as good as the Bofors 40mm guns, but in the same general class. These ended up being used on nearly all Italian warships of WW2. This case has nice sharp headstamp markings including a February 1940 date, and Firenze maker marking. Polished and lacquered at one time, but chipped enough that it should be stripped and repolished. Hard to find round. $65.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17992 U.S. M31 rifle grenade circa 1950s-60s with shipping tube (grade 2) - Like most found on the market today, this has been "demilitarized" by having the fins very slightly boogered up, and a small dent on the nose section. This is a representative example, complete with the original fiber shipping tube. Nice display piece to go with your M1 Garand, M1 Carbine or M14 grenade launcher. No flammable or explosive components, INERT. $49.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17991 SIGNAL, GROUND, GREEN STAR, PARACHUTE, M19A1 (1967) - These are not "explosive" grenades intended to cause casualties. These are used for signaling (e.g.- friendly forces location, time to attack, direction of enemy, etc) or to create a “smokescreen” to obscure vision. These are fired from grenade launcher to about 600 foot altitude. Then it ejects a single parachute-suspended star which will fall at a slow rate, providing illumination at night, as well as day or night signaling. Mint, unissued, with an original fiber storage/shipping tube of the correct type but the markings are for a slightly different type signal. Great addition to a display of Garand or Carbine grenade launchers. These were used from WW2 until at least Vietnam era. Shipping tube may be sealed or open, and sometimes the signal will have some corrosion, but most are really nice. This is a LIVE pyrotechnic signaling device, not an explosive, but it still needs to be stored appropriately away from heat, etc. $59.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17989 SIGNAL, GROUND, GREEN STAR, PARACHUTE, M19A1 (1955) - These are not "explosive" grenades intended to cause casualties. These are used for signaling (e.g.- friendly forces location, time to attack, direction of enemy, etc) or to create a “smokescreen” to obscure vision. These are fired from grenade launcher to about 600 foot altitude. Then it ejects a single parachute-suspended star which will fall at a slow rate, providing illumination at night, as well as day or night signaling. Mint, unissued, in the original fiber storage/shipping tube. Great addition to a display of Garand or Carbine grenade launchers. These were used from WW2 until at least Vietnam era. Shipping tube may be sealed or open, and sometimes the signal will have some corrosion, but most are really nice. This is a LIVE pyrotechnic signaling device, not an explosive, but it still needs to be stored appropriately away from heat, etc. $79.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17985 SIGNAL, GROUND, GREEN STAR, PARACHUTE, M19A1- 1944 dated - These are not "explosive" grenades intended to cause casualties. These are used for signaling (e.g.- friendly forces location, time to attack, direction of enemy, etc) or to create a “smokescreen” to obscure vision. These are fired from grenade launcher to about 600 foot altitude. Then it ejects a single parachute-suspended star which will fall at a slow rate, providing illumination at night, as well as day or night signaling. Mint, unissued, in the original fiber storage/shipping tube. Great addition to a display of Garand or Carbine grenade launchers. These were used from WW2 until at least Vietnam era. Shipping tube may be sealed or open, and sometimes the signal will have some corrosion, but most are really nice. This is a LIVE pyrotechnic signaling device, not an explosive, but it still needs to be stored appropriately away from heat, etc. $95.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17969 WW2 Japanese 105 x 243mm Rimmed 10cm Type 91 Howitzer Brass case - The Japanese Type 91 10 cm Howitzer was a conventional design howitzer, based largely on contemporary French Schneider. These would be 105mm howitzers in European or American terminology. Production began with one thousand units in 1931. The Type 91 10 cm Howitzer had a hydropneumatic recoil mechanism, split trail, and interrupted screw breech mechanism. It was designed to be towed by a team of six horses and originally had wooden wheels. Later production had pneumatic tires for motorized towing. The Type 91 fired a 33 pound standard high-explosive shell up to 11,500 yards and could also fire chemical, armor-piercing, and shrapnel shells. They were used in large numbers from the invasion of Manchuria through most fronts during the Pacific War. The Type 91 was typically assigned to field artillery regiments together with 75mm field guns. This case is marked as shown in the photos. Condition is good, but there are some ridges of dried varnish or crud of some sort around the case like it was in a wooden rest that was varnished with the case in it and later removed. It should clean up okay. We don’t see very many of these. Nice addition to a WW2 Pacific theater collection or display. $125.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17968 French 47 x 376mm R brass case (Navy 3 Pounder Hotchkiss) - This is one of the classic gun types of most fleets in the 1890s-WW1 era. Sometimes called the 1.85 inch/40 caliber, these were single shot, rapid fire guns used as anti-torpedo boat guns on most small cruisers built prior to World War I. As for all these small-caliber guns, it was found that their projectiles were too light to be effective and many were converted following World War I to sub-caliber training and saluting guns. This last use meant that a number of these guns survived until World War II when they were converted back to shooting guns and used on patrol boats and other minor auxiliary warships. This case has been shortened by about ½ inch to about 363mm overall length. Headstamp is a bit faint from polishing but looks like 47. TR over 4 BS 49: L.05 which is a French Navy style marking, but I cannot provide a precise interpretation. A neat looking case at a bargain price. $65.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** 17958 WW2 U.S. NAVY 6”/47 BRASS POWDER (CARTRIDGE) CASE - Full length 6”/47 brass case, 38.2 inches tall- the ONLY one we have ever been able to get our hands on. This is dated 1945, and primer date looks like 1943 or 48, probably 48 as fired cases were returned and reloaded several times. This started as the Mark 4 case, but that is overstamped to make it a Mark 6, but we are unable to figure out what the difference is, but it is probably minor alteration to use a different primer than the Mark 13 originally used, as this has a Mark 39 primer. Some of the stenciled markings remain on the base, and you can partially see the “ghost” of them on the sides of the case. The mouth of the case has two large dents and assorted other deformations, but with patience will mostly work out. These originally had a cork plug at the mouth of the case that protruded about 2.5 inches, as these were separate loaded rounds, not a fixed round with the projectile stuck in the end of the case. The Brooklyn and Cleveland classes of light cruisers, which were the vast majority of U.S. light cruisers in WW2 had three 6 inch/47 caliber rapid fire Mark 16 guns in each of the turrets. Projectile weights varied from 65 to 130 pounds, depending on type, with a maximum range of about 14.5 miles. Great for display with Navy or Marine Corps WW2 items, as the 6 inch guns were very effective in a Naval Gunfire Support role, with more effectiveness than the usual 5 inch guns on the destroyers. More info at http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_6-47_mk16.htm. Nice mellow brown patina, ready for hours of fun with a can (or two) of Brasso. Empty, INERT. $595.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17948 German 77 x 229 mm Rimmed Brass case- nice, early - Nice clean example of the case used with the WW1 era 77mm field gun, the “7.7 cm Feld Kanone 96 Neuer Art” abbreviated as “7.7 CM FK 96 n.A.” This was the main German light field gun of WW1, more or less the equivalent of the French 75 in terms of numbers, employment and effectiveness. This brass case is uncleaned, with just a mellow tarnish and a few spots of heavier corrosion. Sharp and legible headstamp POLTE MAGDEBURG, JAN 1907 along with st over 3 and crown over 5. No flammable or explosive components, INERT. $45.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17947 British/Candian(?) WW1 75 x 277mm R brass case - Pretty sure this is for the Model 1917 (British) Field gun made in the U.S. during WW1 for British use. This was basically a modification of the British 18 Pounder Quick Firing guns but with a 75mm barrel. The intent was to speed ammunition manufacture by having the allies all standardized on 75mm ammunition instead of some 75mm and others using 3 inch (76.2mm). Headstamp includes DCP 1917 75M No-6 and the primer is marked 33-39. Good case with only a few tiny dings. Base is mellow chocolate patina, with the sides a dull tarnished tone. No flammable or explosive components, INERT. $45.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17946 U.S. 75 x 350mm Rimmed Brass Cartridge Case- Nice stencils - This is the standard 75mm field gun case as used with the WW1 75mm guns through WW2 where it was used as a tank gun. The sides of the case are stenciled in large letters: FLASHLESS, DP X 3494 1928, and what looks like V 805. The base is stenciled with less legible (blurred or double stamped) marks that look like 75mm over PD with a horizontal line and also SHELL MK 1 and something like AMM LOT [number]. The actual headstamp is 75MM GUN, LOT 1241 65 GM CO. and near the edge 1874-3. Case has a sort of acid cleaned appearance, but it was that way before it was stenciled. Former owner reported it was from the Great Lake where the Navy or Coast Guard did practice firing, but I suspect that is not even close to correct. Still a nifty case, and probably dates to the 1920s-30s. No flammable or explosive components, INERT. $95.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17935 VIETNAM ERA 105 x 607mmR STEEL CASE FOR 105mm TANK GUN - This type of cartridge used the M456A1 HEAT-T projectile and was standard from 1966 until replaced by the M456A2 in 1980. While obsolete in U.S. service, it is still in use by a number of allied nations, and presumably saw use in Vietnam. The projectile assemblies were rigidly secured to the cartridge case by a series of crimping indentations. The projectiles are steel-bodied, and all have plastic obturators and seals. The front of the projectile is occupied by a standoff spike assembly with an impact switch assembly at the tip which activates the M509A1 Base-Detonating (BD) fuze and about two pounds of Composition B formed into a shaped charge behind a conical copper liner. These were used with the 105mm cannons M68 used in several of the M48, M60 and M1 series tanks, and also on the Stryker vehicles with a large gun. This is a good representative case. The primer has been drilled out but it retains good ink stamped markings CRTG HEAT-T M456A1/ FOR GUN M68. Headstamp included 105MM M148A1B1 and 1972 date. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $65.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17932 WW2 German fuze container - Brown bakelite material, probably for large artillery fize for 75mm-280mm size fuze. Used excellent. $15.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17913 U.S. NAVY MARK 29 MOD 3 POINT DETONATING FUZE (SECTIONED) - This was used in the Navy’s 5 inch guns (5”/25, 38, 51 AA Common); 5”/38 WP; 5”/51 High Capacity; 6”/47 High Capacity; 8”/55 High Capacity; 12”/50 High Capacity; 14”/45/50 High Capacity; 15”/45/50 High Capacity. This has been professionally sectioned to remove a 90 degree slice and expose the nifty stuff inside. I can email a section from the U.S. Navy manual on this to the buyer. Overall excellent condition. INERT- no flammable or explosive components remain. $195.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17883 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN 47 x 131mmR 3 PDR HOTCHKISS REVOLVING CANNON CASE & PROJECTILE - Brass case measures about 47 x 131mm with a rim diameter of 2.35 inch. This has an unusual rim that is not square, but instead is tapered. Moth of the case has been wobbled open a bit and there is a short crack as shown in the photo. Headstamp is WEISS BUDAPEST 1907 over IV. Projectile is about 5 inches long with a single crimping groove and only markings are “SW” stamped on the body. Remnants of brass nose fuze unscrews confirming that any explosive filler has been removed. I believe this is for the Hotchkiss revolving cannon, primarily used aboard naval vessels as a last ditch defense against torpedo boats. It goes under various names- the three pounder, 1.85 inch, or 47mm or even 2 1/2 pounder. This is NOT the same as the 3 pounder quick-fire single shot cannons which used a 47 x 360mmR case, and were intended for high velocity long range fire. $225.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** 17823 U.S. Army 2.95 inch (75 x 168mmR) Mountain Gun (Vickers-Maxim) and Sub Caliber Gun case - Made at Frankford Arsenal in 1914 with FA 4-14 fired primer in place. Headstamp includes “2.95 in Mt. Gun, V.M. & Subcal. Gun.” This is a round that has a double row of crimps near the mouth. Overall chocolate brown and dirty. Scarce case. The Army has a total of 130 of the Mountain Guns, 30 made by Vickers, and the balance made at Watervliet. The number of subcaliber guns is unknown, but they were associated with seacoast artillery. This gun was originally designed by Vickers for the British to issue to their colonial troops in Egypt, and it eventually was used in other colonial forces as well. The U.S. purchased 12 pf the guns in 1899 for use in the Philippine Insurrection, and reportedly these later saw use against the Japanese in WW2. There is a nice Wiki write up on these at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QF_2.95_inch_Mountain_Gun Only one of these we have ever encountered. $175.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17790 RUSSIAN (OR WARSAW PACT?) 76.2 x 385mmR BRASS CASE WITH GREAT MARKINGS - A beautiful case with headstamp with lots of characters that I cannot explain, but some look Cyrillic. Case is neatly stenciled over a cleaned case with lacquer finish applied, as shown in the photos. The key element is 76 akr 32/41-54 and 76 K/02. I believe those are designations of the various Russian guns in which this was used, including both field pieces and tank guns. A very handsome case, and someone familiar with Commie stuff can probably tell you a lot more about it. $150.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17276 WW2 British PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank) Projectile (RARE!) - The PIAT (Projector, Infantry Anti-Tank) was a 32 pound shoulder fired (from the prone position) anti-tank bomb launcher. The shaped charge bomb weighed 7 lbs and was capable of penetrating about 4" of armor. It had an effective range of about 100 yards. It is also described as a spigot mortar because the projectile (bomb) has the propelling cartridge located in the hollow tube at the rear of the bomb, and the projectile is actually fired off of a heavy shaft or spigot that fits into the hollow tube, pointing it in the desired direction. The bomb was propelled by the combined action of mechanical thrust from a massive spring (which took 225 lbs of pressure to cock!) and the propellent action of the cartridge which pushed the projectile off the end of the spigot while recocking the spring in the launcher. (The larger "hedgehog" projectors used as anti-submarine weapons are also members of the spigot mortar family, although they use a stationary (non-recoiling) spigot and are electrically primed.) For the first shot the PIAT was manually cocked (not an easy job, even for a strong man!) and after that it would be recocked by the recoil on the spigot as the projectile was discharged from it. For some more info check out http://cartridgecollectors.org/cmo/cmo06aug.htm The projectile was officially the “Bomb, High Explosive Anti-Tank, Mark 3” and weighed 7 pounds, mainly from the high explosive formed into a shaped charge with a copper cone to focus the blast to defeat armor. Since the damage came from the shaped charge, the rest of the projectile was very light sheet metal construction. This projectile has had all the explosive and flammable materials removed, but the copper cone remains inside. About 75% of the original paint remains with black and reddish colored bands. The sheet metal of the tail fins and shroud have rusted with some wasting as shown in the photos. While not in perfect condition, these are extremely rare in any condition, and probably fewer than one in a dozen PIAT owners have ever seen a round, let along actually owned one. INERT. $350.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17275 French 50mm Brandt Model 1937 Mortar H.E. shell - The “Mortier de 50mm Mle1937 (Brandt)” was issued in 1939 to replace the French rifle grenade (VB launcher) in use at the platoon level. Few saw action in the infantry in 1940. They were only really issued to the Vichy army. Following the fall of France, the Germans used this exceedingly light weapon as the “5cm Granatenwerfer 203(f)”. THe HE shell weighed .435 KG and had a range of 695 meters. While the French 60mm and 81mm Brandt mortars were adopted by a large number of the world’s powers, the 50mm never really caught on, and other than this Mle 1937 French example, only the Russians and Japanese seem to have made much use of the 50mm size. No fuze, propelling charge or ignition cartridge, so this is INERT with no flammable or explosive material. Condition as seen in the photo, with little or no paint, but remnants of a stenciled number visible on the ogive. $125.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17102 RARE .58 CALIBER GATLING GUN SHORT RIMFIRE CARTRIDGE- FIRST U.S. MACHING GUN CARTRIDGE - The first machine guns were Richard J. Gatling’s hand cranked guns, the Model 1862. These set the basic pattern for general mechanics of the Gatling gun, but the ammunition was troublesome with separate cylindrical steel chambers bored out at the front to be loaded with standard .58 caliber rifle musket paper cartridges, and the rear of the chamber had a nipple for a percussion cap. Essentially, the chamber became a primitive form of a metallic cartridge. However, reloading the chambers in the field was tedious and slow, greatly reducing the effectiveness of the Gatling gun for any sort of sustained fire. The next step in the evolution was to modify the chambers by boring them all the way through and modify the strikers to hit the edge instead of the center where the nipples had been. This allowed use of a rimfire cartridge loaded into the chambers for much quicker reloading and sustained fire. Since the barrels were .58 caliber, the same 60 grain powder charge and bullet previously used were adopted for the rimfire cartridge for these guns. This was the origin of the .58 caliber Gatling gun cartridges. The .58 caliber Gatling cartridges were basically experimental, as the Civil War ended about the time they were proven to be successful, and the Army switched to .50-70 caliber center fire cartridges for their rifles. For the sake of uniformity the settle on that caliber for Gatling guns as well. By this time Gatling had modified his design to eliminate the separate chambers so that the guns fed the .50-70 cartridges directly into the barrels and extracted the cases at the end of the cycle. Thus the .58 rimfire Gatling cartridge had a very brief career, making them extremely scarce. This .58 Short Gatling is sometimes called the “.58 Mountain Gun Gatling” but origin of that name is unclear. Subsequently Gatling guns were made in .50-70, .45-70, .30-40, and .30-06 caliber and even 1 inch caliber for U.S. military use. Reportedly they were made in 29 different calibers for 25 different countries over their 56 year history. By WW1 the hand cranked Gatling was obsolete, but in 1947 an experiment hooking an electric motor to an old Gatling gun produced rates of fire around 4,000-6,000 rounds per minutes. The “new” Gatling guns included the 20mm Vulcan used in fighter jets to the 7.62mm “Mini-guns” in helicopters and even an experimental 37mm anti-aircraft gun. While the .58 Gatling has an important role in U.S. military arms history, it would be an interesting challenge to get an example of every different caliber cartridge ever used in Gatling guns. This round is from the estate of Colonel B.R. Lewis, a former Commanding Officer of Frankford Arsenal, and later author of the highly respected “Small Arms and Ammunition in the United States Service.” Price for one original .58 Gatling short rimfire cartridge in excellent condition- $150.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 16961 U.S. 2.75" FOLDING FIN ROCKET (Mark 40 VIETNAM TYPE) - U.S. 2.75 inch FFAR rocket that has been polished to make a very attractive display item. The inert projectile is stamped "HYS - 3 -8A 1968 2.75 IN HE FFAR" and it's inert PD fuze is stamped "GMR - 4 - 10" & "inert". This is one of the Mark 40 series rockets which were developed in the 1950s for a ground attack role. It was based on the earlier Mark 4 rockets which had been used as air-to-air rockets on interceptors during the post-WW2 through 1960s period. However, the Mark 4 rockets were so horribly inaccurate that they were eagerly abandoned when air to air guided missiles appeared. The Mark 40 series used a more powerful motor, which burned for about 1.6 seconds to give a velocity of about 1965 feet per second and a range of about 8,000 meters. These could be fitted with a variety of warheads and fuzes depending on the mission. These were widely used in Vietnam, mainly from seven or nineteen tube pods fitted to attack aircraft or helicopters. In the late 1980s, they were replaced by the Hydra 70 series of rockets which were more powerful and used folding clamshell type fins instead of the blade type here. (Lots more cool info on these at http://incolor.inebraska.com/iceman/pilot83.htm) This one has been polished up for display, and the spring that extends the fins seems to have been removed. These were painted with a flat white motor section, and the warhead was OD for HE or blue for practice, so with a bit of spray paint you can restore this to original appearance if you like. Nice to find a Vietnam (1968) dated one as most we have encountered have been 1980s vintage. No flammable or explosive material, INERT. $225.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 16815 U.S. 37 MM BRASS CASE AND ARMOR PIERCING-CAPPED PROJECTILE (37 x 223R) for - M3 Anti tank gun & M3, M5 Tanks- Very nice case with clear headstamps, and good 1942 date. Primer has been removed The case is overall excellent and has been polished. The Armor Piercing- Capped projectile (M51B2) is excellent with the cap and ballistic point in excellent condition, but there is no paint remaining. Good markings on the rotating band, including 1942 date. These were made for the 37mm Gun, M3, the cute little towed anti-tank gun. However, the ammo was also used in the M5 and M6 guns mounted in the M3 and M5 light tanks and the M8 armored car. As nice as we have seen for one of these in quite a while. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 16812 U.S. 60mm Mortar M888 projectile with fiber shipping tube - The M720 and M888 High Explosive Cartridges are designed for use with the M224 60mm Mortar System and are used against personnel, bunker and light materiel targets. The high fragmentation steel projectile is loaded with Composition B explosive. The M720 and M888 are identical with the exception of the fuze. The M720 is equipped with the M734 Multi-Option Fuze which can be set to function in the Proximity, Near Surface Burst, Impact, or Delay mode. The M888 is equipped with the M935 Point Detonating Fuze which functions in the Impact mode. The M720 was adopted in 1977 and the M888 was adopted in 1983. This is a superb condition example, with no explosive filler, ignition cartridge or propelling charge increments, and the fuze is also free of flammable or explosive components, so the whole thing is INERT. Comes complete with the original fiber shipping tube. $175.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 16810 81MM M301A2 ILLUMINATING MORTAR SHELL WITH M84 POWDER TRAIN TIME FUZE - Similar to the other 60mm and 81mm mortar illuminating cartridges intended for illuminating a desired point or area. This allows observation of enemy activity, and effective adjustment of fire against them. The complete round consists of a M84 time fuze, thin-walled steel body-tube assembly, a parachute assembly, steel tail cone, fin assembly M4 containing propellant increment charges M2A1, ignition cartridge M6 and percussion primer M34. A steel fuze adapter is assembled to the front end of the body. A tail cone is held in position by four shear pins. The illuminant assembly consists of a first-fire charge and an illuminant contained in a cardboard case with a quick-match assembly at the forward end.. The parachute assembly is attached to the illuminant assembly casing by a 30-inch long steel suspension wire. This cartridge is designed to be fired with a minimum of 2 propelling charge increments. The use of less than 2 increments is not authorized. Except for this, function of the propelling charge is the same as for other 81-mm mortar rounds. Upon functioning of the fuze, the expelling charge ejects the parachute and illuminant assemblies through the base of the projectile, (blowing off the tail cone assembly) and at the same time igniting the quick-match. The quick-match ignites the first-fire charge which lights the illuminant composition. The illuminant composition burn for at least, 60 seconds, with a minimum of 500,000 candlepower. Rate of descent is approximately 18 feet per second. This example is in excellent condition and comes with the parachute. No primer, propelling charge or illuminant, so it is free of explosive or flammable material and INERT. The M301 series have been widely used from WW2 through Vietnam and was superseded by newer designs starting in 1986. $150.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 16800 UNIDENTIFIED 120mm MORTAR PRACTICE ROUND (NATO-GERMAN/DUTCH?) - I think this is German or Dutch, and dating to circa 1964, based on the markings. It is a rather conventional mortar round, but not the most recent type with more streamlined appearance. Condition is mint unissued, with the original fiber shipping tube. The ignition/propelling charge has a dummy insert, and no external “doughnut” type increments. Nice addition to a mortar collection. $235.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17882 TRENCH ART- U.S. NAVY 6-POUNDER SHELL LAMP CIRCA 1900 - This is a really neat old lamp, probably made in a Navy Yard, possibly for decoration aboard ship, or perhaps for furnishing in a headquarters building or an Officers’ Club or similar quasi-official use. We have two similar lamps, one made from a 3-Pounder (47mm) case and projectile and the other from a 6-Pounder (57mm), so they are not technically a “pair” but they certainly go together. We removed the 3-Pounder from the base and it has a 1904 date, so we assume the other is roughly the same vintage- Spanish American War to World War I. These need to be rewired (old frayed cotton insulation was hazardous) and the lamp fixture on the 3-Pounder is broken, although the 6-Pounds is more or less intact. Both bases are similar, very heavy brass castings with a deep pattern. The base is about ½-5/8” thick and very heavy so these are very stable, unlike some artillery lamps which fall over easily. The 3-pounder is about 15 pounds and 24 inches tall, while the 6-Pounder is about 18 pounds and 27 inches tall. It looks like the bases may have been gilt at one time but they are filthy now and need a thorough cleaning, perhaps even light bead blasting to make them sparkle again. The brass cartridge cases and steel projectiles were polished and then lacquer coated long ago, with assorted chips, scrapes and dings, so that they really need to be stripped, polished and recoated. Inspector markings on the projectile as shown in the photos with typical USN Anchor inspector marks and inspector initials. The projectiles have been drilled through for a hollow pipe to hold everything together and allow passage of the electric cord. USMC enthusiasts could argue that these fit in their niche as the Marines were often assigned to man secondary batteries on some of the larger vessels. The 3 and 6-Pounder guns were widely used aboard many of the ships of the period 1880-1915. These were single shot slow fire weapons mainly of Hotchkiss design but many of the later versions were made by Driggs-Seabury. Interesting relics of the Spanish-American to World War I era that I am sure your spouse will love. Price for this 6-Pounder example is $175.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** 17881 TRENCH ART- U.S. NAVY 3-POUNDER SHELL LAMP CIRCA 1900 - This is a really neat old lamp, probably made in a Navy Yard, possibly for decoration aboard ship, or perhaps for furnishing in a headquarters building or an Officers’ Club or similar quasi-official use. We have two similar lamps, one made from a 3-Pounder (47mm) case and projectile and the other from a 6-Pounder (57mm), so they are not technically a “pair” but they certainly go together. We removed the 3-Pounder from the base and it has a 1904 date, so we assume the other is roughly the same vintage- Spanish American War to World War I. These need to be rewired (old frayed cotton insulation was hazardous) and the lamp fixture on the 3-Pounder is broken, although the 6-Pounds is more or less intact. Both bases are similar, very heavy brass castings with a deep pattern. The base is about ½-5/8” thick and very heavy so these are very stable, unlike some artillery lamps which fall over easily. The 3-pounder is about 15 pounds and 24 inches tall, while the 6-Pounder is about 18 pounds and 27 inches tall. It looks like the bases may have been gilt at one time but they are filthy now and need a thorough cleaning, perhaps even light bead blasting to make them sparkle again. The brass cartridge cases and steel projectiles were polished and then lacquer coated long ago, with assorted chips, scrapes and dings, so that they really need to be stripped, polished and recoated. Inspector markings on the projectile as shown in the photos with typical USN Anchor inspector marks and inspector initials. The projectiles have been drilled through for a hollow pipe to hold everything together and allow passage of the electric cord. USMC enthusiasts could argue that these fit in their niche as the Marines were often assigned to man secondary batteries on some of the larger vessels. The 3 and 6-Pounder guns were widely used aboard many of the ships of the period 1880-1915. These were single shot slow fire weapons mainly of Hotchkiss design but many of the later versions were made by Driggs-Seabury. Interesting relics of the Spanish-American to World War I era that I am sure your spouse will love. Price for this 3-Pounder example is $150.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 17880 TRENCH ART- U.S. NAVY ASHTRAYS- LOT OF TWO FROM 3"/50 CASES - These are made out of fired 3”/50 cases. Most of the ashtrays like this were made aboard ship in the machine shop where they had lathes and all sorts of other tools and supplies. Sometimes they would remain aboard ship for use in the wardroom for the officers, in the Chief Petty Officers’ mess, or on the mess decks or in working spaces. Other times they were taken home as cruise souvenirs. Once case has 1945 date, the other is dated 1948. If you don’t smoke, then you can use these to hold loose change, paperclips, wrapped candies, etc. Both for only $25.00 (View Picture)

17849 WWI U.S. NAVY 6 POUNDER PROJECTILE (SOUVENIR) - Fully completed projectile that has been nickel plated and the rotating band engraved “6 PDR SHELL/ ’MADE BY’/ U.S./ PROJECTILE/CO./ BROOKLYN, N.Y./ MFT’RS. OF/ PATENT/ HOT PRESSED/ PINIONS” At the end of WW1, defense contractors were left with huge quantities of material left over from cancelled military contracts. While much of it was simply scrapped, there were a lot of items that were modified in some way and turned into souvenirs or advertising items. A few examples (besides this one which I had not seen before) include “Victory lamps” made from 3”/75mm projectiles engraved on the rotating band and fitted with a “doughboy” helmet for a shade; Disston brass knuckle trench knives turned into advertising; a M1917 stock presented by the Victor Talking Machine Company, and undoubtedly others. This sort of item might be an interesting and relatively inexpensive collecting niche and the objects might not seem as threatening (to fraidy cat liberals) as straight combat issue type examples of the same items. Nickel plating is flaking in places but overall fine to excellent. $65.00 (View Picture)

17848 CONFEDERATE 3 INCH READ-PARROTT SHELL - (Melton & Pawl Guide to CW Artillery Projectiles Figure III, A-101 shows the slightly smaller early 10 Pounder version for 2.94” bore) Parrott had purchased the right to use Read’s design for a wrought iron cup serving as a sabot or obturating/rotating band. These were shaped and then placed into the mold prior to pouring the cast iron projectile body. Robert P. Parrott remained loyal to the Union during the Civil War, running the West Point Foundary at Cold Spring, NY. John B. Read, however, was from Alabama, and his design was used by Confederate makers during the war. One easily noted design difference is that the Confederate Read projectiles almost always have a “late dimple” in the center of the base associated with turning the projectile to final dimensions. This projectile measures 2.99 inch diameter and is 9 inches long, weighing 9 pounds 12 ounces. The copper or brass fuze plug is in place, for use with the tapered paper fuzes. This was a “common” shell where only the projectile body provided fragmentation, there being no canister balls inside. Some of the edges of the sabot cup are missing, the result of being fired. This was unloaded long ago and is INERT with no explosive or flammable components. The 3 inch Parrott-Read shell was used with any of the 3 inch rifles in the Confederate inventory, such as the Ordnance Rifle, or the later 10 Pounder Parrotts. $425.00 (View Picture)

17847 CONFEDERATE 3 INCH BROUN SHELL (SHORT PATTERN) - (Melton & Pawl Guide to CW Artillery Projectiles Figure III, A-56) An interesting variation on the theme of having a softer metal sabot at the rear of the projectile, along the lines of Parrot, Read and later Absterdam designs. This used a thick brass or copper ring (or sabot) at the base with the rest of the projectile being cast iron. The nose is drilled with a tapered hole for a wooden fuze plug unlike the more sophisticated federal shells which used threaded plugs. This was a “common” shell where only the projectile body provided fragmentation, there being no canister balls inside. This example is heavily pitted, but the sabot is excellent. Diameter about 2.95 inches, length 7.5 inches and weight about 8 pounds 6 ounces. This is an unfired example that was unloaded years ago and is now INERT, with no explosive or flammable components. Lieutenant Colonel William Leroy Broun (commander of the Richmond Arsenal beginning in June 1863), is considered to be the developer of this projectile pattern. Since the copper sabot was designed to serve as a bourrelet, only one bearing surface was needed on the body of the projectile, just behind the curved portion of the nose. The bourrelet and the sabot were machined on a lathe to the proper tolerance required. This is the more common short variety, although a longer version approximately 8 ¼ inches long is known to exist. There are two saw cuts in the sabot to aid in the expansion of the sabot into the grooves of the gun. Fired specimens almost always have the high, thin sabot blown off, revealing the slightly rounded base of the projectile body. The Broun projectile is found mainly on late-war battlefields, such as Petersburg. LT COL Broun was a distant cousin of General Pickett, and except for his wartime ordnance career, he was an academic, connected to schools such as the Georgia A&M, Auburn, and the Universities of Virginia, Georgia and Texas. The 3 inch Broun shell was used with any of the 3 inch rifles in the Confederate inventory, such as the Ordnance Rifle, or the later 10 Pounder Parrotts. $475.00 (View Picture)

17845 CIVIL WAR 12 POUNDER SHELL FRAGMENT WITH FUZE - This is a fragment of a 12 pounder spherical case shell with the Borman time fuze, as was used by the most prevalent field gun of the Civil War, the 12 Pounder Napoleon. The Borman fuze used a powder train in a lead casing. The gunner would pierce the lead at the desired time interval (up to a maximum of 5 ¼ seconds) and when the gun fired the flash from the propelling charge would pass through the hole in the fuze to ignite the powder train. When the powder train reached the end, the flame ignited the bursting charge in the shell, fragmenting the spherical body into a number of large fragments, and throwing them and the handful of lead balls inside in all directions. This is a nice size chunk with the remnants of the fuze in place. Both U.S. and Confederate forces used these and about the only way to tell who made them is the style of the markings, unfortunately destroyed when the shell exploded. Nice paperweight, unless you work in some place run by wusses who might fire you for an interest in neat historical artifacts that are free of any explosive or flammable material. $65.00 (View Picture)

17825 U.S. 37 MM DUMMY CARTRIDGE M13 (37 x 223R) for M3 Anti tank gun & M3, M5 Tanks (Board Dummy) - Good brass case with clear headstamp 37MM M16 S.C. 1942, reflecting the designation of the basic case. The rotating band of the projectile is clearly stamped 1-1942 37G- M3, M5 & M6 DRILL CARTRIDGE M13. This is a drill round made for repeated use in gun loading drills and similar training evolutions. The projectile is secured firmly in the case with a steel rod that anchors in the primer pocket. A large hole on the side of the case provides visual confirmation that it is not a live round. At one time this was a “board dummy” used on one of the arsenal made training aids showing various types of munitions. This required two small holes on one side of the case where it was attached to the board. A second hole has been added near the normal ID hole, but no idea when, where or why. This one has suffered from poor storage, leaving the steel parts rusty and lightly pitted, and the brass cruddy looking. This can be cleaned up and repainted (Black projectile body with white lettering) and the brass polished and will look great. These were made for the 37mm Gun, M3 the cute little towed anti-tank gun, and the similar M5and M6 guns mounted in the M3 and M5 light tanks and the M8 armored car. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $95.00 (View Picture)

17824 U.S. 37 MM DUMMY CARTRIDGE M13 (37 x 223R) for M3 Anti tank gun & M3, M5 Tanks - Good brass case with clear headstamp 37MM M16 S.C. 1942, reflecting the designation of the basic case. The rotating band of the projectile is clearly stamped 1-1942 37G- M3, M5 & M6 DRILL CARTRIDGE M13. Projectile retains about 50% of the original black paint finish and stenciled markings, but the rest of the projectile is rusty. This is a drill round made for repeated use in gun loading drills and similar training evolutions. The projectile is secured firmly in the case with a steel rod that anchors in the primer pocket. A large hole on the side of the case provides visual confirmation that it is not a live round. This one has suffered from poor storage, leaving the steel parts rusty and likely some light pitting under the rust, and the brass cruddy looking. This can be cleaned up and repainted and the brass polished and will look great. These were made for the 37mm Gun, M3 the cute little towed anti-tank gun, and the similar M5and M6 guns mounted in the M3 and M5 light tanks and the M8 armored car. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (View Picture)

17818 U.S. M29A2 3.5 INCH BAZOOKA ROCKET - Nice clean example with good markings and components dated 1951-53 but final assembly in the 1970s. Complete with the safety cap for the dummy fuze. The 3.5 inch Rocket Launcher (which everyone calls a “Bazooka”) arrived on the scene during the Korean War and remained in service into the 1970s when the vastly more effective LAW was adopted. This has been fired, so motor is expended, and warhead is inert loaded. Some light rust and a small dent on the nose section, but still overall a presentable representative example. Displays okay as is, or could be repainted if you prefer new looking stuff. Getting harder to find these in recent years. INERT. $95.00 (View Picture)

17817 U.S. M29A2 3.5 INCH BAZOOKA ROCKET - Nice clean example with good markings and components dated 1951-53 but final assembly in the 1970s. Complete with the safety cap for the dummy fuze. The 3.5 inch Rocket Launcher (which everyone calls a “Bazooka”) arrived on the scene during the Korean War and remained in service into the 1970s when the vastly more effective LAW was adopted. This has been fired, so motor is expended, and warhead is inert loaded. Some light rust but overall a good representative example. The “fuze” section is heavily staked. Displays okay as is, or could be repainted if you prefer new looking stuff. Getting harder to find these in recent years. INERT. $125.00 (View Picture)

17796 U.S. 37 MM CASE M16B1 (37 x 223R) for M3 Anti tank gun & M3, M5 Tanks -1942 dated - This is one of the steel cases, coated with a brown lacquer for protection and to reduce reflection. Sides of case are pretty nice with nearly all of the lacquer left, and just a few light rust specks underneath. The base is rusty, as shown in the photo. A good representative example of the type of case used in the 37mm Gun, M3 the cute little towed anti-tank gun. However, the ammo was also used in the M5 and M6 guns mounted in the M3 and M5 light tanks and the M8 armored car. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $30.00 (View Picture)

17789 Unidentified nose cap for bomb or rocket or?? - About 5 inches outside diameter and 3.5” tall. Interior has female threads about 3.375 diameter for attachment to something, and a small set screw to prevent backing off. Center has female threads about 1.5” diameter with a plug screwed into the front with a heavy lock washer. Made of non-ferrous material, probably aluminum, but perhaps some sort of pot metal. May be a nose fairing piece for some sort of air to ground rocket, or perhaps a small bomb/dispenser type munition. Painted OD, and came out of a military surplus place with some other ordnance stuff. No real idea exactly what it is, but it will be a great conversation piece if painted pink and put on your desk with some lacy material around it- may lead to exciting conversations with the boss, or even new job opportunities, depending on where you work.$20.00 (View Picture)

17760 WW1 French 37 x 85mm R Hotchkiss case and projectile - What you see is what you get. Nicely marked case with 1-17 date. Projectile is a snug fit. Fuze disassembles as shown. Not sure about the brass screw in the tip, but lots of small parts inside to fiddle with. Overall fine condition. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $75.00 (View Picture)

17758 U.S. NAVY 40MM BOFORS (40 X 311MMR) STEEL CASES- LOT OF FOUR WITH CLIP - Four once fired steel cases with pretty good silvery anti-rust finish outside, but somewhat rusty inside. Good headstamp markings. Cases are 40mm Mark 3 Mod 0, apparently dating to the 1980s, but identical except for headstamp to the type used from WW2 through the present. Many of these were used in Vietnam aboard amphibious ships and even on the AC-130 gun ships. Overall good condition. Four rounds complete with the special clip that holds them as they are inserted into the gun. $69.00 (View Picture)

17458 U.S. 106MM RECOILLESS RIFLE M344A1 HEAT PROJECTILE - The M344A1 projectile was designed for use against armored targets. The projectile has a thin-walled, steel body for a shaped charge of 2.79 pounds of Composition B loaded around a copper cone. The projectile is threaded at the forward end to a ballistic cap, which forms the ogive and mounts the piezoelectric element. The base of the projectile contains the PIBD fuze, and the fin and piston assembly. The cartridge case is attached to the projectile by means of eight equally spaced ball point crimps. A perforated, steel cartridge case M93, M93B1 or M94B1held the 8.06 pound propelling charge in a rayon and plastic liner and was fitted at the base with a percussion primer for a loaded weight of 37.23 pounds. This round had a max range of about 3,300 meters and a muzzle velocity of 1,440 feet per second. Once the projectile left the muzzle, the piston moved to the rear and open the six folding fins of the fin assembly to provide stabilization in flight. On impact, the piezoelectric element in the ballistic cap functions the PIBD fuze. This detonates the bursting charge, causing the copper cone to collapse. Collapse of the cone creates a high-velocity shock wave and a jet of metal particles that penetrate the target. This item is the Projectile body with copper cone in place and presumably the piezoelectric element in the nose, ready to assemble on to your 106mm Recoilless rifle case. This will look totally correct, even though it lacks the fin assembly which is hidden within the case. You can line the case with a plastic bag with some filler material for even better appearance if you like. Mint unissued, and never even loaded with the explosive, so this is INERT, free from flammable or explosive material. $149.00 (View Picture)

17298 GERMAN RIFLE GRENADE FOR K98K MAUSER (INERT) - Used with the "Gewehrgranatgerat (G Gr K98k)" and discussed in detail on Richard Law's "Backbone of the Wehrmacht" on pages 333-335. These were adopted in 1942 and had a rear section which clamps to the barrel of the rifle, and a rifled barrel section which screws into the other. The grenade has a pre-engraved rotating band and is loaded from the muzzle, and launched with a special blank cartridge. The launchers are extremely scarce and I have only seen 2 or 3 in the last 10 years. The grenades are even scarcer! This is in badly rusted and pitted relic condition, and the grenade has been professionally deactivated so there are no explosive components. (NOTE: this cannot be sold or shipped to places run by idiots like Kalifornia, New York, Massachusetts or any other city or state where prohibited.) $75.00 (View Picture)

17726 LOT OF eight 20 x 102mm dummy cartridges - This is the type of ammunition used with the M61 “Vulcan” gun in many fighters, and also with the older M39 series of aircraft guns. The dummy ammunition is used for training crews in the various operations (loading, unloading, troubleshooting, etc) and for mechanical testing of the guns while ensuring there will not be any unexpected loud noises or sudden holes in buildings or other nearby stuff (or soiled skivvies). While dimensionally identical, various types of dummy cartridges have been made. Some are a solid metal pieces machined to the proper size, others use regular type cases and projectiles with inert fillers, and others use nylon or other materials as substitutes. This lot consists of eight rounds, designation unknown, but one of the M51 series, made as a solid unit and plated with some sort of powdery gray type stuff. No visible markings. Well used, dirty and ugly with finish worn and scratched from use. INERT no flammable or explosive components. The lot of eight for $25.00 (View Picture)

17725 Lot of five 20 x 102mm dummy cartridges M51E8(BLUE TIP) - This is the type of ammunition used with the M61 “Vulcan” gun in many fighters, and also with the older M39 series of aircraft guns. The dummy ammunition is used for training crews in the various operations (loading, unloading, troubleshooting, etc) and for mechanical testing of the guns while ensuring there will not be any unexpected loud noises or sudden holes in buildings or other nearby stuff (or soiled skivvies). While dimensionally identical, various types of dummy cartridges have been made. Some are a solid metal pieces machined to the proper size, others use regular type cases and projectiles with inert fillers, and others use nylon or other materials as substitutes. This lot consists of five M51E8 dummies made with regular blue painted TP type projectiles crimped into a steel case that has a plated type finish. Nomenclature is stenciled on the projectile. Used, good but cases are gray and ugly and dirty. INERT no flammable or explosive comonents. $35.00 (View Picture)

17722 LOT OF 3 DIFFERENT 20MM DUMMY ROUNDS - This is the type of ammunition used with the M61 “Vulcan” gun in many fighters, and also with the older M39 series of aircraft guns. The dummy ammunition is used for training crews in the various operations (loading, unloading, troubleshooting, etc) and for mechanical testing of the guns while ensuring there will not be any unexpected loud noises or sudden holes in buildings or other nearby stuff (or soiled skivvies). While dimensionally identical, various types of dummy cartridges have been made. Some are a solid metal pieces machined to the proper size, others use regular type cases and projectiles with inert fillers, and others use nylon or other materials as substitutes. This lot consists of one of each of the following: a. M51E8 dummy made with regular blue painted TP type projectile crimped into a steel case that has a plated type finish. Nomenclature is stenciled on the projectile. Used, good but cases are gray and ugly and dirty. b. M51A1B1 dummy made as a solid unit and plated with a gold looking substance. Excellent condition. c. Designation unknown, but one of the M51 series, made as a solid unit and plated with some sort of powdery gray type stuff. No visible markings. Well used, dirty and ugly with finish worn and scratched from use. INERT no flammable or explosive components. The lot of three for $20.00 (View Picture)

17693 U.S. 81MM MORTAR SHELL M43A1 - Heavily rusted and pitted with fired ignition cartridge in place. No fuze. INERT- no flamable or explosive components remain. Inexpensive item for a WW2 display. $49.00 (View Picture)

17665 U.S. WW2 STYLE PRACTICE RIFLE GRENADE M11A4- MINT UNISSUED - Comes in the original cardboard shipping tube (similar to a paper towel core) shown in the photo. Type used during WW2 until the mid 1950s. Perfect condition with all of the original black paint and exceptionally clear and legible white stenciled markings and complete with the "safety" pin. This one is dated 7-52. The best example we have ever had and nicer than the one in my collection. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $149.00 (View Picture)

17642 Danish WW2 Practice Hand Grenade - Officially the: Øvelseshaandbombe M/23 (Drill hand bomb M/23) has 1mm thick walls except for the centre piece which is 2,5mm. When used, these would be loaded with a special drill cartridge called "Øvelsetændpatron M/23" (Drill igniter cartridges M/23) for practice throw. When it explodes the expanding gasses escapes through the hole in the brass nut located at the bottom of the grenade. These were to be reused. Retains about 10% of the original gray paint. Circa 1942 date is sometimes found on the brass end plunger of these. Inert, no explosive or flammable components. $50.00 (View Picture)

17558 SCARCE U.S. NAVY 3” LANDING GUN BRASS CASE (76.2 x 234mm Rimmed) dated 1917 - The 3 inch Landing Gun was very similar in size to an Army 3 inch gun, unlike the earlier landing guns which were very light weight stripped down affairs. http://www.eugeneleeslover.com/NAVAL-LANDING-GUN.html has the only real info I have been able to find on these, and that site has a huge amount of Navy ordnance and general navy material on their homepage. This case was also used with the Mark I Depth Charge Projector (“Y-Gun”) during and after WW1. http://www.hnsa.org/doc/destroyer/depthprojector1/index.htm has full details on the “Y-Gun”. The case is in excellent condition, with fired primer in place. Good sharp headstamp markings. Mellow tarnished appearance, but will be easy to make it shine again. Only one of these we have ever encountered. $175.00 (View Picture)

17467 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE M14 dated 1945 - Fired primer intact, used VG- fine. This one has been polished up nicely. It has two shallow dents visible in the photos, as well as the usual smaller dings or scrapes. The 105mm Howitzers were the most commonly used field artillery of WW2 through Vietnam, and the cases included brass ones like this and several different steel designs. Nice souvenir, make a lamp out of it, or….. $55.00 (View Picture)

17433 U.S. 75MM (75 x 272mmR) BRASS CASE M5A1 for M1A1 Pack Howitzers - Fired case, fine with primer intact, both primer and case dated 1944. The 75-ram howitzer cannon M1A1 is a general purpose, towed light field artillery weapon that can be used for either direct or indirect fire. The weapon can be readily disassembled into major components for either packing by animal or for airborne operations. The weapon is also used as a subcaliber gun for 280-ram gun cannon M66 Except for the HEAT cartridge, which is fixed, ammunition is semifixed; that is, the cartridge case is a loose fit over the projectile so that the propellant may be accessible for adjustment. Type of projectiles used include high explosive (HE), smoke (WP), high-explosive antitank (HEAT), blank, dummy and training. All 75-ram pack howitzer ammunition, except HEAT rounds, contain propellant M1, which is composed of a base charge (charge 1), and three increments (numbered 2, 3 and 4) for fire adjustment. Percussion primers of the M1 series, M64 and M23A2 are used. Besides the brass cartridge case M5A1 we offer here, steel cases (M5A1B1) were used. $55.00 (View Picture)

17425 U.S. 75MM (75 x 272mmR) STEEL CASE M5A1B1 for M1A1 Pack Howitzers - Appears to be an unfired case that was never loaded. The brown lacquer finish is mostly intact but with some rust veins under the finish. The only stamped marking is the number 70 stamped on the base. Ink stamped marking 75mm M5A1B1 TYPE 1, LOT K[?], 1943. At some point someone added two pinup girl decals, which have partially flaked off (and should flake off easily if you don’t like them). The 75-ram howitzer cannon M1A1 is a general purpose, towed light field artillery weapon that can be used for either direct or indirect fire. The weapon can be readily disassembled into major components for either packing by animal or for airborne operations. The weapon is also used as a subcaliber gun for 280-ram gun cannon M66 Except for the HEAT cartridge, which is fixed, ammunition is semifixed; that is, the cartridge case is a loose fit over the projectile so that the propellant may be accessible for adjustment. Type of projectiles used include high explosive (HE), smoke (WP), high-explosive antitank (HEAT), blank, dummy and training. All 75-ram pack howitzer ammunition, except HEAT rounds, contain propellant M1, which is composed of a base charge (charge 1), and three increments (numbered 2, 3 and 4) for fire adjustment. Percussion primers of the M1 series, M64 and M23A2 are used. Besides the brass cartridge case M5A1 we offer here, steel cases (M5A1B1) were used, but the appear on the market much less often than the brass examples. $45.00 (View Picture)

17350 BOFORS 40 X 364 MMR (BOFORS 40MM/L70) DUMMY, SEMI-TRANSPARENT PROJECTILE - BOFORS 40 x 364 mmR (Bofors 40mm/L70) Dummy, Semi-transparent Projectile The Swedish Bofors firm has worked hard at improvements on their famous 1930s vintage WW2 era guns known as the 40mm/L60 which fired the 40 x 311 mmR cartridge in the four round clips. In the post-WW2 period they adopted a longer 40 x 263 mmR case for greater range and velocity when fired through a barrel 70 calibers long (compared to the shorter 60 caliber length barrels.) Their new gun design boosted the rate of fire from 140 rounds per minute to 280, then 300 and currently 330 rounds per minute. This impressive rate of fire and range was made more effective by coupling it with sophisticated fire control and radar systems. The 40mm/L70 guns are in service in many countries today in Anti-Aircraft, anti-armor, or anti-shipping roles. Polymer type projectile is a semi-transparent brownish color with heavy steel “rebar” type rod which give the cartridge its weight. Tip of projectile has metal (brass?) cap. Projectile is unmarked. Primer pocket area only shows a neatly finished epoxy type substance. Heastamp RNO 83 B0001-009 over 40MM L/70. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $59.00 (View Picture)

17343 105MM BRASS SHELL CASE (Grade II) - Primer removed. Used, and showing numerous small shallow dents that have been mostly ironed back into place. These look a lot worse in the photo due to rubbing on the high points and the effects of acid type cleaning. When polished up with some Brasso type polish, it will look a lot better. One tiny 3/8” diameter notch at the mouth as a token DEMIL effort. $40.00 (View Picture)

17315 U.S. WW2 STYLE PRACTICE RIFLE GRENADE M11A4 - Type used during WW2 until the mid 1950s. About perfect condition with all of the original black paint and exceptionally clear and legible white stenciled markings and complete with the "safety" pin. This one is dated 7-52. The best example we have ever had and nicer than the one in my collection. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $149.00 (View Picture)

17261 U.S. NAVY MARK 90 VT-IR (INFRARED PROMITY) FUZE - Externally this is excellent and complete, but the electronic guts and explosive components have all been removed from the innards. This is the type made for use with the 5"/38 caliber guns. Have several and markings may vary, but looks like all are 1969 or 1970 dated. INERT. $50.00 (View Picture)

16829 U.S. NAVY 3 INCH ARMOR PIERCING PROJECTILE MARK 29 MOD 1 (white trace) - This is technically an AP-C-BC-T or “Armor Piercing- Capped- Ballistic Cap- Tracer” design where the mild steel projectile body has a hardened steel cap that does the penetration, and then a lightweight cap that screws on to provide the best streamlined shape for ballistic performance. Projectile is unfired and has good markings on the rotating band LOT [number] MK 29 MOD 1 - 3 IN AP and maker code and [anchor] inspector marks. Base is marked 3” AP- MK 29 MOD 1 and the weight. These were initially issued without any explosive filler, and had a base plug installed instead of a fuze. This has had the base plug removed to verify it is unloaded, and plug has been screwed back in hand tight. Projectile is fine-excellent except for some dents and handling dings on the rotating band. Unlike the ones we previously had, there is NO token demil hole in the windshield. Later loadings included a yellow painted nose to indicate loading with explosive filler. The white band without any red or orange dots indicates it had a white tracer element. Black color of the projectile indicates it is the Armor Piercing round. Black paint and white nomenclature markings are chipped and scraped and basically illegible, but could be repainted if you want to do that. During WW2 the 3"/50 slow fire gun was main battery for the Destroyer Escorts and also used to arm merchant ships, and sometimes as secondary battery aboard larger vessels. In the post-WW2 era the rapid fire 3"50 mounts replaced the 40mm as the main (only) guns aboard amphibious and auxiliary ships. AP ammunition would have been fired only for anti-ship use, while HE or VT fuze rounds were widely used for anti-aircraft and surface and gunfire support roles. Neat item for WW2 Navy display. I have heard but cannot verify that some of the Army "Tank Destroyer (motor gun carriages) actually used USN 3" guns as well.) INERT, non-explosive display item only. $110.00 (View Picture)

16811 81MM MORTAR ILLUMINATION ROUND M301A1 - The Fuze, time M84 and tail assembly and final assembly markings are dated 1968-1970. When fired, the time fuze would activate a small expelling charge that knocked the tail off and ejected a flare attached to a small parachute. The 500,000 candle power flare burns for a minimum of 60 seconds, descending at a rate of 18 feet per second. This is a disassembled round with all explosive or flammable components removed, so it is strictly INERT. Body retains traces of the original paint and markings. Fuze is nice and clean. If you would like one of the parachutes which slowed the descent of the flare- mint unissued, just downloaded from complete rounds, please ask and we will try to find one to include with your order. Nice looking item for a Vietnam era collection. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (View Picture)

17064 U.S. NAVY 16” BATTLESHIP GUN POWDER GRAIN AND BAG LABEL - This is the type powder grain used with the 16”/50 guns (Mark 7) of the Iowa class battleships. These guns used a total of six powder bags with about 94 pounds of smokeless powder in each. The powder grains were neatly stacked in a specific pattern to ensure uniform ignition. This is one of the many hundreds used to fill a bag. Photo shows it with a 7.62m (.308 Winchester) round for size comparison. With 562 pounds of this powder, a 1,900 pound projectile would reach a muzzle velocity of about 2,690 feet per second and a range of over 20 miles, with phenomenal accuracy. In addition to the powder grain, you get a piece of an original powder bag with the markings showing the markings stenciled on one of the powder bags. A neat addition to any WW2 Navy collection, or for someone interested in ballistics research, or someone who likes battleships. This would really look great mounted in a shadow box fram with a photo of one of our battleships firing a broadside! $18.00 (View Picture)

17053 U.S. M31 rifle grenade circa 1950s-60s (grade 2) - Like most found on the market today, this has been "demilitarized" by having the fins boogered up, and/or a large dent on the nose section. This has had the fins straightened up a bit and the tail section painted OD. Okay as a representative example, or great to have if you ever want to try launching one of these off your grenade launcher equipped rifle. (Word to the wise- the recoil is horrendous! Use of anything but the correct GRENADE LAUNCHING BLANK can be deadly dangerous! Any decision to launch one is yours alone and we accept no responsibility for damage to you or your rifle!) In any case this is an okay display piece to go with your M1 Garand, M1 Carbine or M14 grenade launcher. $29.00 (View Picture)

17050 JAPANESE 50mm "KNEE MORTAR" TYPE 89 HIGH EXPLOSIVE ROUND - Neat item about 5.75" overall length and 50mm diameter. About 90% original paint remains. Black body with red strip at nose, and yellow strip further back. Broad copper rotating band. Base has 8 holes plus central ignition hole (for primer?). Brass impact type nose fuze. All explosive/flammable components removed so this is INERT. Japanese markings stamped on the fuze and the body. These were fired in the Japanese Type 89 Grenade Discharger adopted in 1929. These are commonly called a “knee mortar” but it must be fired with the butt on the ground or a tree limb, not a soldier’s leg! Maximum range if about 670 meters but effective range is about 120 meters. These filled an important gap between the range of hand thrown grenades and traditional mortars, and were very effective against allied troops in WW2. INERT $140.00 (View Picture)

17042 WW2 U.S. Navy 40 x 311mm Bofors Dummy Cartridge Mark I - 7-43 dated headstamp. These had a steel rod from the projectile to the base of the case so that the projectile would not become stuck in the bore during testing of the loading mechanism of the 40mm Bofors. Used VG-fine condition. Case has been polished but has since tarnished a bit. Projectile is polishes steel with no paint, and the aluminum(?) fuze sows some dents/pitting but not too bad. The three holes in side of the case are correct, used for visual ID of this round as a dummy. $80.00 (View Picture)

17039 Propelling Charge M4A2 for 155mm Howitzer (INERT) with container - The Propelling Charge M4A2 is a “white bag charge” consisting of a base charge and four increments for firing in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. The total charge is approximately 21-inches long by 5.8 inches in diameter and is loaded with 13 pounds of propellant in cloth bags. The seams of the bag containing the base charge are inverted to reduce residue. The increments are tied together by tying straps attached to the base increment and knotted over increment No. 7. An igniter charge consisting of 3.5 ounces of clean burning igniter (CBI) in a red cloth bag is sewed to the rear of the base section. A flash reducer pad containing 1 ounce of potassium nitrate is assembled forward of the base charge (increment No. 3) at the time of manufacture. This type charge is used in the 155-mm howitzer cannons M1, M1A1, M45 and M126 which are field artillery weapons. The M1 and M1A1 are towed; the M45 and M 126 are self-propelled. All four weapons have similar gun tubes and fire the same ammunition. This inert loaded example was made up by an EOD officer for display or training purposes, using original bags and container and packaging. Have several and paint and markings on container may be slightly different from that in the photos. INERT $195.00 (View Picture)

17037 1.65” Hotchkiss Mountain Gun High Explosive Round by Frankford Arsenal- (3 piece tinned case) - The 42 x 150 mmR or 1.65 inch Hotchkiss round was used in the Hotchkiss Mountain Gun adopted by the Army in the 1870s, replacing the earlier muzzle loading mountain howitzers. The Hotchkiss gun was extremely portable, with a 116 pound tube and 220 pound carriage that could be broken down for transportation on pack saddles. The guns were used in the final campaigns of the Indian Wars, including the Nez Perce War of 1877 and at Wounded Knee in 1890. They were later used in the Spanish American War at the Battle of San Juan Hill, and in the Philippines. Although the guns were purchased abroad, most of the U.S. Army’s ammunition for them was made in the U.S. The earliest version used a friction primer for ignition but this was soon replaced by a conventional striker and primer. This round is one made at Frankford Arsenal, so marked on the base, the only markings we could find. Tinned steel case has the early Hotchkiss type three piece construction, with large primer (unmarked and unfired) and headstamp “FRANKFORD ARSENAL”. Projectile is early type with wide rotating band, painted red with the nose fuze removed. Projectile shows some very light vise jaw marks on the rotating band from being pulled and reseated when this round was disassembled and the powder removed from the case and projectile. Base is dirty and corroded. Probably made circa 1890-1910 period, but that is just a guess. Empty, inert. $125.00 (View Picture)

17035 1.65” Hotchkiss Mountain Gun High Explosive Round by Frankford Arsenal- (3 piece tinned case) - Tinned steel case with three piece construction, large primer (unmarked and unfired) and headstamp “FRANKFORD ARSENAL”. Projectile is early type with wide rotating band, painted reddish-orange and no fuze. Probably circa 1900-1930 period, but that is just a guess. Empty, inert. $135.00 (View Picture)

16957 U.S. 5"/38 MK 10 STEEL CASING, CUT DOWN - Cut to 13 inch length for unknown purpose. Looks like 12-68 date. Primer removed. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $20.00 (View Picture)

16956 U.S. 105 MM Gun M115 BRASS CASING DATED 1961 - The M115 brass case was only used for loading the 105mm APDS-T cartridge M392A2 with a sheathed tungsten carbine armor piercing core which was fired at 4,850 feet per second. This was a NATO standard round, and also made by the British under their designations L28A or L36A1 but marked in accordance with British practice. This is a very nice clean once fired 1961 dated brass case used in the M68 gun installed in the U.S. M48A5, M60/M60A1/M60A3 and M1 tanks. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $150.00 (View Picture)

16955 U.S. 105MM M32 RECOILLESS RIFLE STEEL LACQUERED CASING - Super nice condition case with virtually all of the brown lacquer finish intact. This was a M326 HEP-T round that was downloaded. Case is dated 1952. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $55.00 (View Picture)

16954 U.S. 90MM GUN M108B1 STEEL LACQUERED CASING - Very nice example of the 90mm gun case. The 90mm cannons M36 and M41 were mounted in the M46, M47 and M48-M48A3 series tanks and the M54 cannon on the nifty M56 “Scorpion” anti-tank vehicle. These guns all used the same 90mm ammo. This is a very nice steel case with the brown lacquer finish mostly used on ammo loaded in the 1950s. Of course, ammo remaining in inventory was issued for use in all those applications. Poor storage has resulted in some rusting on the base and the bottom inch or so of the case. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $55.00 (View Picture)

16952 U.S. NAVY 76mm/62 CALIBER OTO MELARA STEEL CARTRIDGE CASE - (76.2 x 636mm Rimmed) These are used with the U.S. Navy 76.2 mm L/62 (76mm/62 caliber) Oto Melara Mark 75 lightweight rapid fire gun adopted in 1978 for the FFG-7 class frigates and also used on some hydrofoils and also Coast Guard cutters. These have a water cooled barrel and can fire 80 rounds per minute with a maximum range of 20,00 yards (10 nautical miles). This is an Italian designed system, used by many navies around the world. Headstamp includes 76mm 62 cal, ADL 324978 B, and what looks like a 1983 contract date. Pretty clean overall except for the interior is rusty from being fired. Mouth is free of dings. Made of steel with dull silver-gray zinc type plating. Nicer than average. No flammable or explosive components, INERT $95.00 (View Picture)

16951 U.S. NAVY 76mm/62 CALIBER OTO MELARA STEEL CARTRIDGE CASE - (76.2 x 636mm Rimmed) These are used with the U.S. Navy 76.2 mm L/62 (76mm/62 caliber) Oto Melara Mark 75 lightweight rapid fire gun adopted in 1978 for the FFG-7 class frigates and also used on some hydrofoils and also Coast Guard cutters. These have a water cooled barrel and can fire 80 rounds per minute with a maximum range of 20,00 yards (10 nautical miles). This is an Italian designed system, used by many navies around the world. Headstamp includes 76mm 62 cal, ADL 324978 B, and what looks like a 1983 contract date. Pretty clean overall except for the interior is rusty from being fired. Mouth is free of dings. Made of steel with dull silver-gray zinc type plating. Nicer than average. No flammable or explosive components, INERT $95.00 (View Picture)

16950 U.S.NAVY 3"/50 STEEL CASE- VIETNAM ERA - (76.2 x 585mm Rimmed) Mark 9 Mod 0 headstamp and 1957 manufacture date for case. Stenciled lot number etc on side and the base are typical of those loaded during the Vietnam era. Pretty nice overall except for a few rust spots on the base and the interior is rusty from being fired.. Mouth is free of dings. Made of steel with dull silver-gray zinc type plating. Nicer than average. $65.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** 16881 Hotchkiss Patent Paris 37mm case & projectile - steel rim secured to brass base piece with spiral wrapped case bearing stamped marking "HOTCHKISS PATENT PARIS". Condition as shown in the photos. $150.00 (View Picture)

16839 U.S. ARTILLERY PROPELLING POWDER IDENTIFICATION SET - A “Training and Familiarity kit for various U.S. Army & Navy Gun, Mortar and Ignition Propellants.” This has been assembled in a plastic “tackle box” with full identification of the items. This was assembled by a career ordnance expert especially for collectors and historians. This is an amazing set, with 13 different types of powder, ranging from small pieces the size of pencil lead about 1/2 inch long up to grains about 2 inches long and 3/4 inch diameter for the Navy’s 16 inch guns on battleships, and waxy sheets for mortars, and irregular granules for ignition powder. Remember, this is propellant powder that burns rapidly in the chamber of the gun, not explosive material used in projectiles. Each type is identified on a sheet in the top of the box. (Safety note- this is flammable material keep away from fire, flame, high heat or static electricity. Store and treat as live ammunition or reloading powder supplies.) $79.00 (View Picture)

16829 U.S. NAVY 3 INCH ARMOR PIERCING PROJECTILE MARK 29 MOD 1 (white trace) - This is technically an AP-C-BC-T or “Armor Piercing- Capped- Ballistic Cap- Tracer” design where the mild steel projectile body has a hardened steel cap that does the penetration, and then a lightweight cap that screws on to provide the best streamlined shape for ballistic performance. Projectile is unfired and has good markings on the rotating band LOT [number] MK 29 MOD 1 - 3 IN AP and maker code and [anchor] inspector marks. Base is marked 3” AP- MK 29 MOD 1 and the weight. These were initially issued without any explosive filler, and had a base plug installed instead of a fuze. This has had the base plug removed to verify it is unloaded, and plug has been screwed back in hand tight. Projectile is fine-excellent except for some dents and handling dings on the rotating band. Unlike the ones we previously had, there is NO token demil hole in the windshield. Later loadings included a yellow painted nose to indicate loading with explosive filler. The white band without any red or orange dots indicates it had a white tracer element. Black color of the projectile indicates it is the Armor Piercing round. Black paint and white nomenclature markings are chipped and scraped and basically illegible, but could be repainted if you want to do that. During WW2 the 3"/50 slow fire gun was main battery for the Destroyer Escorts and also used to arm merchant ships, and sometimes as secondary battery aboard larger vessels. In the post-WW2 era the rapid fire 3"50 mounts replaced the 40mm as the main (only) guns aboard amphibious and auxiliary ships. AP ammunition would have been fired only for anti-ship use, while HE or VT fuze rounds were widely used for anti-aircraft and surface and gunfire support roles. Neat item for WW2 Navy display. I have heard but cannot verify that some of the Army "Tank Destroyer (motor gun carriages) actually used USN 3" guns as well.) INERT, non-explosive display item only. $110.00 (View Picture)

16824 U.S. NAVY 3 INCH ARMOR PIERCING PROJECTILE MARK 29 MOD 1 - This is technically an AP-C-BC-T or “Armor Piercing- Capped- Ballistic Cap- Tracer” design where the mild steel projectile body has a hardened steel cap that does the penetration, and then a lightweight cap that screws on to provide the best streamlined shape for ballistic performance. Projectile is unfired and has good markings on the rotating band LOT [number] MK 29 MOD 1 - 3 IN AP and maker code and [anchor] inspector marks. Base is marked 3” AP- MK 29 MOD 1 and the weight. These were initially issued without any explosive filler, and had a base plug installed instead of a fuze. This has had the base plug removed to verify it is unloaded, and plug has been screwed back in hand tight. Projectile is fine-excellent except for some dents and handling dings on the rotating band. Unlike the ones we previously had, there is NO token demil hole in the windshield. Later loadings included a yellow painted nose to indicate loading with explosive filler. The white band with red dots indicates it had a red tracer element. Black color of the projectile indicates it is the Armor Piercing round. Black paint and white nomenclature markings are chipped and scraped and basically illegible, but could be repainted if you want to do that. During WW2 the 3"/50 slow fire gun was main battery for the Destroyer Escorts and also used to arm merchant ships, and sometimes as secondary battery aboard larger vessels. In the post-WW2 era the rapid fire 3"50 mounts replaced the 40mm as the main (only) guns aboard amphibious and auxiliary ships. AP ammunition would have been fired only for anti-ship use, while HE or VT fuze rounds were widely used for anti-aircraft and surface and gunfire support roles. Neat item for WW2 Navy display. I have heard but cannot verify that some of the Army "Tank Destroyer (motor gun carriages) actually used USN 3" guns as well.) INERT, non-explosive display item only. $110.00 (View Picture)

15697 U.S. 20 x 110mm (Hispano Suiza) Dummy Cartridge M18A3 (Sealed spam can of 25 rounds) - The 20 x 110mm (Hispano-Suiza) aircraft cannon was widely used by the British and U.S. aircraft during WW2. These guns were more lethal than the more widely used .50 caliber Browning machine guns, but reliability problems slowed their introduction into service. Variants of the gun included the M1, M2 (AN-M2) and M3. Eventually they were mounted in some (but not all) P-38 Lightning and P-61 Black Widow fighters, the B-29 Superfortress, and mainly in the Navy’s F4U-1C Corsair and later post-war Navy fighters. These gas operated cannons fired at about 600 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 2,800 feet per second. Some of the Hispano-Suize type guns were also mounted as anti-aircraft weapons in army tanks or halftrack variants. The M18A3 cartridges are turned from steel and then chrome(?)plated. New condition, a FULL SEALED spam can of 25 rounds marked “25 Cartridges, Drill M18A3, Lot No. SC 49, Loaded 17-50”. Prices well below the price if bought as singles. Totally inert, no flammable or explosive components. $75.00 (View Picture)

15672 U.S. 20 x 110mm (Hispano Suiza) Dummy Cartridge M18A3 (Single round) - The 20 x 110mm (Hispano-Suiza) aircraft cannon was widely used by the British and U.S. aircraft during WW2. These guns were more lethal than the more widely used .50 caliber Browning machine guns, but reliability problems slowed their introduction into service. Variants of the gun included the M1, M2 (AN-M2) and M3. Eventually they were mounted in some (but not all) P-38 Lightning and P-61 Black Widow fighters, the B-29 Superfortress, and mainly in the Navy’s F4U-1C Corsair and later post-war Navy fighters. These gas operated cannons fired at about 600 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 2,800 feet per second. Some of the Hispano-Suize type guns were also mounted as anti-aircraft weapons in army tanks or halftrack variants. The M18A3 cartridges are turned from steel and then chrome(?)plated. New condition, fresh from a sealed 25 round can which was marked “25 Cartridges, Drill M18A3, Lot No. SC 49, Loaded 17-50”. Totally inert, no flammable or explosive components. $5.00 (View Picture)

15332 Sectioned (Cutaway) 90mm HEAT-T Projectile T300E53T- predecessor of the M431 - The steel body is marked “LOT NO. FT 1-1, 1958, T300E53T” with no other markings. The final trial version adopted was the T300E59, so this is fairly close to the final version. It consists of a steel body with the stand off spike to hold the piezoelectric nose cap which upon impact activates the base detonating fuze. The fuse detonates the explosive charge which is forced into a piercing jet by the copper cone in the front of the projectile. An aluminum “chamber” seals the rear of the body, holding the fuze and attaching the boom and fins with the tracer element, and the nylon rotating band. This round was professionally sections, probably for use as a salesman display or as a training aid. It has suffered from poor storage in a damp area so the exposed steel is a bit rusty and the exposed aluminum is lightly corroded. It needs to be cleaned up a little for best appearance, but is pretty neat as is. A rare opportunity to own a very interesting example showing the complexity of a modern armor piercing fin stabilized round that is not quite at its final stage of development. These were used in the M36, M41 and M54 guns of the M47 and M48 Patton tanks, and the M56 “Scorpion” anti-tank vehicle respectively. $495.00 (View Picture)

16795 WW2 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE- 1944 dated - One small dent in one side (about 1’ x 3/8” by 1/8” deep) and the usual minor straightening required at the mouth, otherwise an excellent case. This has been chemically cleaned prior to the last time it was loaded leaving is a slightly frosty yellow appearance. Good ink markings on the base indicating suitable for use in Howitzer M2A2, M103 and M137. Primer removed. $95.00 (View Picture)

16794 WW2 U.S. 2.36" BAZOOKA ROCKET, PRACTICE M7A1 - This is the most typical WW2 2.36" bazooka rocket type with the pointed nose and long tail fins. It is a fired example that has been repainted olive drab with a white tip. Fins are all there, but slightly bent from careless handling. The nose section has a slight bend relative to the motor tube, but not really obvious until you look at it closely. Tiny dent at the very tip. Overall about good condition, but still a good representative example. Hard to find these any more. INERT warhead, no propellant, totally inert not dangerous. $110.00 (View Picture)

16767 U.S. NAVY 5"/38 BRASS SHELL CASING- 1941 DATED - We have only found about eight or ten 5"/38 brass cases in the last 10 years, and we are happy to be able to add them to our offerings whenever we can find one. This is only the second one we have ever encountered with a pre-Pearl Harbor date. This one has the headstamp F.A. {Frankford Arsenal??]/ 1-1941 / LOT 121 / 5 IN. MK. V. / 38 cal. Primer is intact with 1941 date. Typical brass case Mark 5 as used with the 5"/38 guns throughout their service life span. Case has a few tiny dents and scars, expected as these got kicked out of the gun, through the case chute and then bounced around on deck as additional cases got dumped on them. This has a mellow old light brown tarnish to it, but should polish up if you like to use a lot of Brasso and elbow grease. Ready for a display of WW2 or Korea where the 5”/38 was the main battery aboard destroyers and other vessels, and as secondary battery on cruisers and battleships used against surface or air targets. Even in the Vietnam War hundreds of destroyers provided Naval Gunfire Support from the Gun Line with their 5”/38 guns. Totally INERT, no powder or primer or flammable or explosive components. $235.00 (View Picture)

16747 BRITISH "3-INCH" (ACTUALLY 81MM) MORTAR ROUND - The standard WW2 British infantry mortar, and although the nomenclature states it is “3-inch” it is actually 81mm and thus could be used with most other nations’ 81mm mortar ammunition as well as their own. This is the first of the British rounds we have been able to offer. It has an old, ugly coat of red paint over rust and pitting, but could be stripped and cleaned up and repainted as the standard HE Mark 6 with green body and red band. No fuze although there is a zinc(?) disc at the front which may be from a fuze or maybe something else. No flammable or explosive materials, INERT. $135.00 (View Picture)

16725 U.S. 4.2 in chemical mortar projectile (demilled) - This example has been demilitarized by punching a hole in the side and draining the contents and neutralizing any residue. The same basic projectile design with a central tube (for the burster charge) having perforated vanes was used on the White Phosphorous (WP) rounds M328 as well as on M2 gas rounds loaded with various types of lethal or nonlethal gas fillers. The base flange which engages the rifling in the mortar has been removed along with the tube that screws onto the base which holds the primer and propelling increments. Projectile body is heavily rusted and pitted in some areas. This could be cleaned up and the surface smoothed and the demil hole filled with some body filler and then repainted. No fuze. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $25.00 (View Picture)

16723 U.S NAVY 6"/47 DUMMY CARTRIDGE CASE - Used for the Brooklyn and Cleveland classes of light cruisers, which were the vast majority of U.S. light cruisers in WW2. This dummy cartridge case is overall about 41 inches high, 8 inches in diameter at the base and about 7 inches diameter at the front. Made with steel base and nose pieces with wooden spacers. Wood is finished with shellac or varnish. Metal parts have some sort of zinc or similar anti-corrosion coating. Nose has a large rubber pad. Unissued, with some storage scrapes or dings, and the base is rusty. No markings we could find, but there may be some hidden under the rust on the base. These duplicated the 65 pound weight of the fully loaded cartridge case used in the three 6 inch/47 caliber rapid fire guns of the mark 16 turrets for the light cruisers. Projectile weights varied from 65 to 130 pounds, depending on type, with a maximum range of about 14.5 miles. The dummy cartridge cases were used for testing ammunition hoists and loading devices, so the magazine and turret crews could practice and gain proficiency without the safety risks of using live ammunition. Great for display with Navy or Marine Corps WW2 items, as the 6 inch guns were very effective in a Naval Gunfire Support role, with more effectiveness than the usual 5 inch guns on the destroyers. More info at http://www.usslittlerock.org/Armament/Little_Rock_6_inch_Gun.html Have only had three of these in all our years. $100.00 (View Picture)

16762 U.S. Army Civil War era Port Fire Stick - This matches the blue print in Mordecai's 1849 “Artillery for the Land Service of the United States.” Wooden shaft with cast and machined brass collar at the fat end. Collar is bored to about ¾” diameter to accept a pyrotechnic compound or in stick form, similar to a modern road flare. The thumb screw keeps it in place. In use, the port fire composition would be ignited and then burn slowly for about 20 minutes. These were used to fire cannons as late as the Civil War period until replaced by the friction primers. You will see cannon with a small depression around or adjacent to the touch hole where a bit of priming powder would be placed as well as in the touch hole itself. When ordered to fire, the gunner would apply the burning tip of the port fire to the powder at the touch hole and--- poof- KA-BOOM! The port fire was needed to allow the gunner to keep their body and limbs out of the line of recoil of the gun and carriage. This example is in excellent condition with most of the original dark green, almost black, paint finish. Wood is free from dings or scars. The small metal belt hook is solidly attached and undamaged. $350.00 (View Picture)

16835 81MM MORTAR ILLUMINATION ROUND M301A2 (W/ FIBER CONTAINER) - The Fuze, time M84A1 and tail assembly have dates mostly circa 1966-1972 (have several and did not check every one.) When fired, the time fuze would activate a small expelling charge that knocked the tail off and ejected a flare attached to a small parachute. The 500,000 candle power flare burns for a minimum of 60 seconds, descending at a rate of 18 feet per second. All explosive or flammable components have been removed, so it is strictly INERT. Body retains original paint and markings. Fuze is dirty with burn marks from the deactivation process. Comes complete with an original shipping container. Container markings may differ slightly as they were not matched to the deactivated ammunition before I got them. (Lot numbers may differ, tube may say M301A3 instead of A2, etc). Also comes with the parachute which slowed the descent of the flare- mint unissued, just downloaded from complete rounds. Nice looking items and neat to get with a shipping tube and the parachute. Great military vehicle cargo, if you are not into collecting artillery ammo. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $175.00 (View Picture)

16832 U.S. “81mm Mortar Training Sabot, Practice, M1” - The M1 81mm sabot (inert) consists of two major components: the 81mm aluminum alloy sabot and 22mm subcaliber cartridge. The sabot is designed to fire the subcaliber cartridge through the barrel. The subcaliber cartridge, when loaded into the sabot, approximates a round of service ammunition both in size and weight. The entire assembly is then fired from the mortar just as in service firing. The subcaliber projectile travels from 230 to 1,427 feet (70 - 435 m), depending on the charge and elevation selected. The projectile emits a puff of smoke and an audible report upon impact, but no fragmentation. At the time of firing, the sabot is also expelled from the mortar and impacts 6.5 to 49 feet (2 - 15 m) from the mortar. It is then recovered, cleaned, reloaded, and refired. Used fine condition. This is one Sabot as shown in the photo, but not the 22mm practice cartridge. Therefore it is totally INERT and harmless with no explosive or flammable components. $75.00 (View Picture)

16509 U.S 75MM RECOILLESS RIFLE CARTRIDGE CASE - Case is the M31A1 and dated 1953. Made for use with the T21/M20 Recoilless Rifles adopted late in WW2 and used in both the European and Pacific theaters. These continued in use well past the Korean War. The most common load was the M309A1 High Explosive round Max range was about 7,300 yards. This is the case only with no projectile. It has been stored outside and now has lots of light surface rust and should be cleaned and repainted with brown lacquer, but displays okay as is. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $40.00 (View Picture)

16494 U.S NAVY 6"/47 DUMMY CARTRIDGE CASE - Used for the Brooklyn and Cleveland classes of light cruisers, which were the vast majority of U.S. light cruisers in WW2. This dummy cartridge case is overall about 41 inches high, 8 inches in diameter at the base and about 7 inches diameter at the front. Made with steel base and nose pieces with wooden spacers. Wood is nicely finished with shellac or varnish. Metal parts have some sort of zinc or similar anti-corrosion coating. Nose has a large rubber pad. Unissued, with a few minor storage scrapes or dings, and the base is rusty. No markings we could find, but there may be some hidden under the rust on the base. These duplicated the 65 pound weight of the fully loaded cartridge case used in the three 6 inch/47 caliber rapid fire guns of the mark 16 turrets for the light cruisers. Projectile weights varied from 65 to 130 pounds, depending on type, with a maximum range of about 14.5 miles. The dummy cartridge cases were used for testing ammunition hoists and loading devices, so the magazine and turret crews could practice and gain proficiency without the safety risks of using live ammunition. Great for display with Navy or Marine Corps WW2 items, as the 6 inch guns were very effective in a Naval Gunfire Support role, with more effectiveness than the usual 5 inch guns on the destroyers. More info at http://www.usslittlerock.org/Armament/Little_Rock_6_inch_Gun.html Have only had three of these in all our years. $125.00 (View Picture)

16493 WW2 Japanese 7CM Type 41 Mountain Gun brass cartridge case (75 x 184mmR) - This may have also been used by the Type 94 7CM Mountain Gun as well, but that may not be correct. Case has been polished but has picked up some light fingerprint tarnish that will clean off easily. This is the shortest of the four different types of cases for the 7CM (75mm) Japanese Army guns in WW2. $150.00 (View Picture)

15459 U.S. MODEL 1917A1 MACHINE GUN MOUNT ASSEMBLY (TRIPOD, CRADLE, PINTLE AND T&E MECHANISM) - Genuine U.S. issue, and all original, COMPLETE WITH the pintle and the T&E (traversing and elevation) mechanism . Not a pile of salvaged scrap that someone welded back together and made up parts to fill in what was missing, like many being sold today. The tripod assembly is marked on the steel rear leg plate “MOUNT, TRIPOD, M1917A1 [serial number hard to read] EVOY Co. 1943” and the center hub is stamped MOUNT, TRIPOD, M1917A2 [The A2 indicates a slightly longer rear leg, but everyone refers to these as M1917A1 anyway]. Tripod retains about 80-90% of its military OD paint, showing normal wear, chipping and scraping. The leather strap on the rear leg to secure the legs together in transit is missing. Cradle assembly has a sort of parkerized type finish with about 95% or more remaining. Everything is working and not rusted or bent or binding. This is a NICE mount assembly that is COMPLETE and ready for display, or use (if you are the lucky owner of a legal M1917A1 Browning!). Again, this is a nice one, not salvaged junk like some being sold. $1,695.00 (View Picture) (PRICE REDUCED!)

16485 UNIDENTIFIED BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE ABOUT 140-150mm x 840mm Rimmed - Exact size is hard to determine as the case mouth is deformed, but I think it is 140-150mm x 840mm rimmed. This is about 33 inches long, with an extremely thick rim. Base is about 185mm diameter. Probably European made. There is no primer and it appears that the primer is a press fit, not threaded. Very slight taper and shoulder, possibly a manufacturing reject intended for final forming into a smaller caliber case? Some scattered splashes of green corrosion and deformed at the mouth, otherwise a very nice, large and impressive case. Wish we know what it was. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $275.00 (View Picture)

16484 UNIDENTIFIED BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE ABOUT 120 x 840mm Rimmed - Exact size is hard to determine as the case mouth is deformed, but I think it is 120 x 840mm rimmed. This is about 33 inches long, with an extremely thick rim. Base is about 180mm diameter. Probably European made. There is no primer and it appears that the primer is a press fit, not threaded. Some scattered splashes of green corrosion and deformed at the mouth, otherwise a very nice, large and impressive case. Wish we know what it was. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $249.00 (View Picture)

16445 Unidentified large brass cartridge case 120 x 835mmR - case length about 32 7/8 inches. Pretty sure this is not the U.S. 120mm case for the M1 series anti-aircraft gun which was abut 32 inches long and has a long taper starting about half way down the case instead of a conventional shoulder like this one. Definitely not the U.S. 120mm case for the M58 tank gun which is only about 26 inches overall. This case would be okay as a filler to display with a projectile from one of those guns for which cases are almost impossible to find. I think this case is actually European, and the base has magic marker “AFKEUR” near the primer opening. That is Dutch for “defect” so this may be a manufacturing or reloading reject. The rim seems to be unusually thick which may be a clue to its identity. The mouth has a large dent but it should straighten out with a bit of work, otherwise near excellent condition. Absolutely no markings at all that we could find. Primer removed. $225.00 (View Picture)

16352 U.S. Navy 6 pounder brass case and AP Projectile- UMC, 1911 - Headstamped U.M.C. Co. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. USA. 5-11. Projectile is unmarked (as far as we could tell). Brass case is covered with heavy brown patina and some areas of corrosion. Projectile rotating band is in good shape, but the steel body has smooth layer of rust with light pitting, but should look pretty good after a vigorous cleaning. Any pre- WW1 large caliber ammo is scarce, especially Naval rounds. No flammable or explosive components- INERT $150.00 (View Picture)

16286 WW1 German “Eierhandgranate” Model 1917 N/a Egg type hand grenade (Inert) - The small and simple grenades were well liked as they were easy to throw up to 40 yards. The fuze (a Model 1915- either 5 or 8 seconds- in this case) was ignited by pulling a tab or pull cord from the top of the fuze which ignited the powder train that exploded the filler charge of black powder or other explosive. The original form used a smooth, totally egg shaped body, but the “Neuer Art” new model added the belt around the middle with some notches to improve grip when throwing. A very nice clean example. This has the filler plug in the top instead of a fuze. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $110.00 (View Picture)

15870 120 X 648MM TANK GUN BRASS SHELL CASE - 25.5 inch case length with very heavy rim about 1/4" thick, nearly double that on most cases. $195.00 (View Picture)

13100 RUSSIAN?? 76 x 600MMR GUN BRASS 1913 CARTRIDGE CASE - Case length about 26 inches, very long compared to most WW1 era artillery cases in the 3 inch range. $249.00 (View Picture)

13011 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER PROJECTILE, XM204 SAND & GRIT TEST - Standard U.S. 105mm HE projectile, M1 as far as we can tell, with 1973 state stamped into the body. Painted blue with stencil markings 105H/ SAND AND GRIT XM203/ PROP CHG TEST/ LOT KN SR-5. A few dings on the rotating band, and some light surface rust from scratches/exposure. Fuze is a solid plug piece with hole for a spanner. These rounds were probably intended to be mated up with the cartridge case and propelling charge for some sort of long term exposure test, or trials under adverst conditions with lots of sand and grit being blown about while loading. The XM204 105mm Howitzer was an unsuccessful design that used a “fire out of battery” concept where the tube was actually moving forward at the instant of firing, achieving a major reduction in recoil, the carriage had the trail pointed forward under the barrel, instead of behind it. Theoretically a brilliant idea, but found to be lacking when tried in the real world. An interesting souvenir of a little known episode in artillery development. Or for the less historically inclined, a coat of OD paint and yellow stenciling will make it look like a standard 105mm Howitzer HE projectile used from WW2 on up. $195.00 (View Picture)

16234 GRENADE LAUNCHER FOR FN-49 SEMI-AUTO RIFLES (COLOMBIAN .30-06 VERSION) - This is a spigot type grenade launcher made in Belgium by MECAR (who made launchers for many different rifles, and is still a major munitions maker today). Most of these were used by Belgium on their FN-49 rifles, but are a neat accessory to display with any of the FN-49 rifles. This one is in mint unissued condition, complete with the leather carrying case, although the case shows some storage dirt. $135.00 (View Picture)

16351 U.S. Navy 5”/54 Drill Projectile Mark 6 Mod 0 - Mostly solid brass with steel dummy fuze that screws into the nose. Used for testing of hoists and loading mechanism on the Mark 42 (and presumably later Mark 45) rapid fire gun mounts, the nearly universally used gun on the U.S. Navy’s destroyers made during the second half of the 20th Century. Overall length about 26 inches and weight is 70 pounds. Hand stamped on the boat tail 330866 1 NOPF 6-53, 5 DRILL PROJ. MK6 MOD 0 70 LBS. Gently used with a few assorted minor dents and dings, but not all beat up from use. Mostly just a mellow tarnished brass color. Gotta be worth a lot just melted down for scrap. We have only had one or two other 5”/54 projectiles of any type. No flammable or explosive components- INERT $295.00 (View Picture)

16350 U.S. 90mm Projectile, Target Practice- Tracer, (TP-T), M353 - Blue paint is a bit scraped and some rust bleeding through, but actually pretty good overall. Small ding at the point tip. Small token demil cut into the tracer cavity. Assorted dents and dings on the rotating band. This is the mild steel target practice version of one of the last of the armor piercing solid projectiles made of hardened steel for punching through armor by brute force. This has a blunt nose, but a pointed aluminum nose cap for better ballistics, with a muzzle velocity of 3,000 feet per second. The 90mm gun was used in M47 and M48 tanks and in tank destroyers, and on artillery carriages. No flammable or explosive components- INERT $150.00 (View Picture)

16234 GRENADE LAUNCHER FOR FN-49 SEMI-AUTO RIFLES (COLOMBIAN .30-06 VERSION) - This is a spigot type grenade launcher made in Belgium by MECAR (who made launchers for many different rifles, and is still a major munitions maker today). Most of these were used by Belgium on their FN-49 rifles, but are a neat accessory to display with any of the FN-49 rifles. This one is in mint unissued condition, complete with the leather carrying case. $135.00 (View Picture)

16176 U.S. NAVY 40MM BOFORS ROUND WITH GREEN-RED-WHITE-BLACK PROJECTILE- BRASS CASE - These 40x311mm Rimmed cases are known by various names in their service as the most widely used Anti Aircraft guns of WW2 by the U.S. , England, Germany, Italy and Sweden. The guns are known as Bofors M/40, the L-60, or the Mark I or Mark II, pushing a 900-940 gram projectile at about 850 meters per second. (you do the math). Cartridge cases are USN Mark 3 dated 1942, made of BRASS with clearly stenciled lot information on the side. Various lot number type markings stamped on the case. Projectile is marked extensively on the rotating band (seems to be something like "40MM ADL 10001 B SFM 87C 001-[various numbers] Rotating band has token DEMIL heat melt. Primer has been removed. There is no powder charge and the projectiles are empty and the fuze covers unscrew to reveal that they too are empty. Impressive addition to WW2 USN display, although these remained in service into the 1960s or 70s with the US Navy, mainly on amphibious and auxiliary ships, and small craft like PT boats. Green projectile body with red, white and black bands at the tip. Overall excellent. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (View Picture)

16175 NEW ZEALAND 40MM BOFORS ROUND WITH BLUE PRACTICE PROJECTILE- BRASS CASE - These 40x311mm Rimmed cases are known by various names in their service as the most widely used Anti Aircraft guns of WW2 by the U.S., the British Commonwealth, Germany, Italy and Sweden. The guns are known as Bofors M/40, the L-60, or the Mark I or Mark II, pushing a 900-940 gram projectile at about 850 meters per second. (you do the math). Cartridge case is a MARK 4, dated 1955, made of BRASS with clearly stenciled lot information on the side, including “MK. NZ 1”. Various lot number type markings stamped on the case. Projectile seems to be unmarked except for stenciled markings HES PRAC T on a blue background. Primer ins uintact with 1955 date, and has been fired. There is no powder charge and the projectile is empty and the fuze cover unscrews to reveal that is empty. Impressive addition to a 40mm or British Commonwealth USN display. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $175.00 (View Picture)

16114 2.75 INCH Mark 66 FOLDING FIN AERIAL ROCKETS ( FFAR ) “Hydra 70” - Hydra 70 is the name associated with the family of 2.75-inch (70 millimeter) rockets adopted circa late 1980s to replace the Mark 40 series of rockets. The earlier types of Folding Fin Rockets used four rectangular blades which would spring out perpendicular to the motor when they cleared the pod. The Mark 66 uses three curved fins as shown in the photos. Hydra 70 refers to the Mark 66 rocket motor with any warhead/fuse combination. The MK 66 rocket motor was designed to provide a common 2.75-inch rocket for helicopters and high-performance aircraft. Compared to the MK 40 motor, it has a longer tube, an improved double base solid propellant, and a different nozzle and fin assembly. Increased velocity and spin provide improved trajectory stability for better accuracy. The launch signature and smoke trail have been significantly reduced. These are fired from M260 and M261 launcher pods (7 and 19 round capacity respectively). Although the rocket motor only burns for a bit over 1 second, it gives a velocity of 2425 feet per second, with a max range of over 10,000 meters. (Lots more cool info on these at http://incolor.inebraska.com/iceman/pilot83.htm) This is the INERT motor body and fin assembly, without any warhead. (Most any 2.75” warhead will fit for display, or turn one out of a piece of wood and paint it up. Overall length (with warhead screwed into the motor) is about 55 inches, or about 42 inches without). INERT, no propellant, explosive or flammable components. $225.00 (View Picture)

15872 U.S. NAVY 5"/38 BRASS SHELL CASING (1940 DATED) - We have only found about six or eight 5"/38 brass cases in the last 10 years, and were happy to discover the two we are adding now. Headstamp N.G.F. [Naval Gun Factory] and date 9-1940, Lot No. 1059, and barely visible 5 IN, MK V, 38 CAL and inspection marks “G.P. [anchor] G.P.B.” Overall fair condition with exceptions noted below. Primer is intact. Typical brass case Mark 5 as used with the 5”/38 guns throughout their service life span. Case has numerous dents and creases and dings, expected as these got kicked out of the gun, through the case chute and then bounced around on deck as additional cases got dumped on them. There are three or four creases near the mouth, shown in the photos, along with the numerous dents. About 2/3 of the mouth has the brass bent over. This one has not been polished, and has aged to a mellow chocolate to medium brown patina. This is a big impressive case as is, but someone who understand the tricks of working with brass and having the necessary tools, talent and time could probably make this look really great again. Wish it were nicer, and wish we had a pile of them in shiny new condition, but we only have an occasional one we have been able to find. Ready for a display of WW2, Korea, or Vietnam War items where the hundreds of destroyers provided Naval Gunfire Support from the Gun Line. “This is Big Mary 26 Charlie- Report when on station, ready for call for fire…..” Totally INERT, no powder or primer or flammable or explosive components. $195.00 (View Picture)

15868 U.S. 75MM GUN BRASS SHELL CASING - Case headstamp 75mm GUN, LOT F255 ACCom AMM LOT 78101 and a small 58 in circle and a small ordnance wheel. I suspect that it was made sometime between 1918 and 1940, but am not certain, and have seen very few cases from that era. Nice clean case slightly tarnished but will clean up very nicely with little effort. A good representative example of the typical 75mm case which was a mainstay of the field artillery in WW1, and which continued in use through WW2 in the main gun of most of the M3 Grant/Lee and M4 Sherman tanks. NO explosive or flammable components, so it is strictly INERT. $95.00 (View Picture)

15867 WW1 BRITISH NAVY 6 POUNDER (57 x 306mmR) BRASS SHELL CASING - The British first adopted 6 Pounder Rapid Fire guns about 1884, but they served in various roles through WW2 aboard ships, as coastal defense weapons and even as the guns for the first British Tanks in WW1. These guns were originally known as "6-pdr Hotchkiss guns" and were introduced in 1884 for use against torpedo boats. Used during World War I on the Arethusa and early "C" class cruisers and a few submarines as well as on Monitors M.15 through M.33. The Army used them as the main gun in the sponson of the “Male” tanks during WWI. Many were subsequently used as sub-caliber and saluting guns until 1939 when many were hurriedly converted back to shooting guns for small ships such as MTBs, MLs and "Flower" class corvettes. Some weapons were also adapted for coastal defense. This case is the Mark III case which was lacquered inside and out for naval service. These used a very small primer, while the Army’s mark IV case used a much larger screw-in type primer. Headstamp includes 6 PR, III, , K [Kynoch], 1917, CF, [broad arrow]. Overall about fine except that the mouth has been belled slightly. Nice mellow golden patina. $55.00 (View Picture)

15865 WW1 BRITISH NAVY 6 POUNDER (57 x 306mmR) BRASS SHELL CASING - The British first adopted 6 Pounder Rapid Fire guns about 1884, but they served in various roles through WW2 aboard ships, as coastal defense weapons and even as the guns for the first British Tanks in WW1. These guns were originally known as "6-pdr Hotchkiss guns" and were introduced in 1884 for use against torpedo boats. Used during World War I on the Arethusa and early "C" class cruisers and a few submarines as well as on Monitors M.15 through M.33. The Army used them as the main gun in the sponson of the “Male” tanks during WWI. Many were subsequently used as sub-caliber and saluting guns until 1939 when many were hurriedly converted back to shooting guns for small ships such as MTBs, MLs and "Flower" class corvettes. Some weapons were also adapted for coastal defense. This case is the Mark III case which was lacquered inside and out for naval service. These used a very small primer, while the Army’s mark IV case used a much larger screw-in type primer. Headstamp includes 6 PR, III, Lot 89, K [Kynoch], 1917, CF [inspector?], [anchor], [broad arrow over U]. Overall about fine except for one small storage/handling dent near the bottleneck, and some denting around the primer opening on the base. Nice mellow golden patina. $85.00 (View Picture)

12132 U.S. NAVY 3 INCH ARMOR PIERCING PROJECTILE MARK 29 MOD 2 - Projectile is unfired and has good markings on the rotating band LOT 143-42 MK 29 MOD 2 3 IN AP [anchor] WNY [anchor]. Similar markings on the base of the projectile Base plug, fuze and explosive filler removed but you can peek into the cavity where they fit. Projectile is fine-excellent except for some minor dents and handling dings on the rotating band, and a token demil hole neatly drilled through the windshield. Yellow painted nose indicates it was originally loaded with Comp D explosive (since removed) and the white band with red dots indicates it had a red tracer element. During WW2 the 3"/50 slow fire gun was main battery for the Destroyer Escorts and also used to arm merchant ships, and sometimes as secondary battery aboard larger vessels. In the post-WW2 era the rapid fire 3"50 mounts replaced the 40mm as the main (only) guns aboard amphibious and auxiliary ships. AP ammunition would have been fired only for anti-ship use, while HE or VT fuze rounds were widely used for anti-aircraft and surface and gunfire support roles. Neat item for WW2 Navy display. I have heard but cannot verify that some of the Army "Tank Destroyer (motor gun carriages) actually used USN 3" guns as well.) INERT, non-explosive display item only. $125.00 (View Picture)

16112 BANDOLEER WITH 6 M781 PRACTICE ROUNDS FOR THE M79/M203 GRENADE LAUNCHER (40 x 46mm) - The 40 mm M781 practice cartridge is one of the most widely used of all grenades in the 40 × 46mm family. It is a fixed round, with the unfuzed practice grenade having a zinc or aluminium body inserted into an M212 plastic cartridge case. The inner chamber of the cartridge case contains 3.3mg of M9 propellant ignited by a 0.38-calibre blank cartridge press-fitted into the base. As the propellant is ignited, the resultant gases are released into the cartridge case outer chamber at a controlled rate, propelling the grenade along the launcher tube. On impact with a target, the grenade's frangible ogive shatters to release orange dye to create a puff of yellow-orange smoke for spotting purposes. These are LIVE practice rounds, having primer and propellant powder charge, but the projectile has only harmless powder/dye marker. (If you break one open, the marker stuff is a real mess because it is so fine.) As these are not any sort of explosive projectile or grenade, they are not subject to any restrictions beyond that for any other conventional ammunition. (Meaning we cannot ship to Kalifornia or Illinois or Massachusetts or other places run by idiots.) Each cotton bandoleer has separate flaps for each of the six rounds, which fit into nylon protective inserts. Bandoleer shoulder strap is two pieces, allowing it to be tied to other gear or to desired length. Cartridges are bit dirty and on may have a small chip on the rim, but overall VG-Fine, bandoleers like new. Great for a Vietnam era display or any other event which involved M70 or M203 launchers. $75.00 (View Picture)

16111 U.S. 155mm M438A1 Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM) Projectile - The 155mm M483A1 Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM) is an early technology cargo round. It delivers 88 dual-purpose grenades to defeat armor and personnel targets. The projectile body is made of steel with an aluminum ogive and a metal rotating band and a plastic obturating band are located close to the base. The base is closed by a short, boat tailed aluminum plug which is not with this projectile. This would be loaded with 64 of the M42 and 24 of the M46 dual purpose anti-material and anti-personnel grenades. The M46s are located at the base of the projectile and are heavier/thicker and have a smooth interior surface that enables it to withstand the shock of firing and set back. The M42 grenades are scored for greater fragmentation and are place to the front of the M46 grenades. The submissions have a shaped charge warhead that penetrates 2.75 inches of homogeneous armor. Antipersonnel effects are obtained by fragmentation of the submissions body. The M577 fuze is the only authorized fuze, and when it activates, an expulsion charged will expel the payload and base plug. The projectiles are painted olive drab, and about 95% or more of that paint remains. This is an unloaded round, never marked, but when loaded it would have yellow markings including a row of yellow diamonds stenciled approximately 3.50 inches behind the nose, and nomenclature, lot numbers, and loading data. The same M483A1 body is used as the basis for later dispenser munitions in a larger family of US Army rapid minelaying systems known as the FAmily of SCAtterable Mines (FASCAM). in the 155 mm M692 and M731 ADAM carry anti-personnel mines, while the 155 mm M718 and M741 RAAM, also known as Remote Anti-Armour Mine System (RAAMS), carry anti-tank mines. This projectile body comes with a nylon grommet to protect the rotating band, and the base is protected with a plastic cap. $450.00 (View Picture)

16104 U.S. WW2 40mm Bofors (40 x 311mmR) round with M81A1 AP-T projectile - Case previously polished but having assorted dents and dings. The AP-T projectile is unfired, but has lots of small dings and scars from demil and salvage prior to being mated with this case. Primer removed. $49.00 (View Picture)

16057 U.S. NAVY 40MM BOFORS (40 X 311MMR) STEEL CASE - Once fired steel case with pretty good silvery anti-rust finish, and good headstamp markings. Case is 40mm Mark 3, made in November 1955. Many of these were used in Vietnam aboard amphibious ships. Overall good condition. $15.00 (View Picture)

16056 U.S. Navy 3”/50 brass cartridge case dated 1945 - The 3”/50 gun was widely used as a dual purpose (surface or AA) gun aboard a wide variety of vessels over about 50 years. Originally a slow fire manually operated gun introduced during WW1, a rapid fire version reached the fleet near the end of WW2 and these remained in service until the 1980s. Aboard larger ships, these were the secondary battery, but aboard smaller ships like Destroyer Escorts and Amphibious ships they were the main armament. This is a typical brass case from the WW2 period (most later cases were steel). It was polished at one time and coated with lacquer which is starting to chip and flake. This one has three small holed drilled in the neck, probably to secure a wooden projectile for use as decorative items on a quarterdeck or similar. The case has a number of small and medium dents, the worst being the one on the shoulder shown in the photos. It will still polish up and look pretty good, just position it with the worst dings to the back. Getting very hard to find these any more. $95.00 (View Picture)

16034 WW1 German “Eierhandgranate” Model 1917 N/a Egg type hand grenade (Inert) - The small and simple grenades were welllikes as they were easy to throw u p to 40 yards. The fuze (a Model 1915- either 5 or 8 seconds- in this case) was ignited by pulling a tab or pull cord from the top of the fuze which ignited the powder train that exploded the filler charge of black powder or other explosive. The original form use a smooth, totally egg shaped body, but the “Neuer Art” new model added the belt around the middle with some notches to improve grip when throwing. A very nice clean example. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (View Picture)

15921 U.S. 90MM GUN STEEL SHELL CASE (rusty) - Typical steel case used with most of the U.S. 90mm guns from WW2 onward. That includes the 90mm Anti-Aircraft Guns M1 and M2 and the dual purpose gun M3, and the later 36 gun used in the M47 Patton tanks, and the M48 gun used in the M48 Patton tanks. And, it was used in the M54 gun was the armament of the cute little M56 Scorpion self propelled anti-tank gun. This has most of the brown lacquer finish on the sides of the case, but the base and a bit adjacent to the base is heavily rusted, along with the inside of the case. Probably 1950s vintage. Would look okay if cleaned up and repainted. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $25.00 (View Picture)

15901 U.S. 90MM GUN STEEL SHELL CASE- 1953 dated - Typical steel case used with most of the U.S. 90mm guns from WW2 onward. That includes the 90mm Anti-Aircraft Guns M1 and M2 and the dual purpose gun M3, and the later 36 gun used in the M47 Patton tanks, and the M48 gun used in the M48 Patton tanks. And, it was used in the M54 gun was the armament of the cute little M56 Scorpion self propelled anti-tank gun. While the case is common to all these guns, and the ammo for the M1, M2 and M3 guns could be fired in all of them, some of the later loads for the M36, M41 and M54 guns were not suitable for use in the earlier guns. This is a good to very good steel case with brown lacquer finish, which was popular on steel cases from about 1945 until the 1960s when the galvanized or similar type of corrosion coating seems to have replaced the brown lacquer. Basically uncleaned since firing, it has some scratches and scrapes and one shallow dent in a scraped area on the outside and as usual, the inside is rusty. The ink stamped markings indicate this was loaded as a M393A1 Target practice Tracer (TP-T) version of the HEP (High Explosive Plastic) type round. Headstamp indicated the case is a 90mm T24B made by EPO-1-223 in 1953. This was loaded for use only in the M36 gun used in the M47 Patton tanks, and the M48 gun used in the M48 Patton tanks, and the M54 on the M56 anti-tank gun. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $65.00 (View Picture)

15899 VIETNAM ERA 105MM STEEL CASE FOR TANK GUN - This type of cartridge was adopted in 1964, and saw use in Vietnam. They are intended for use against hardened structures or general targets. The use of "plastic" explosives (hence the HEP- High Explosive-Plastic name) allowed greatly improved blast effect although the thin walled projectile resulted in fewer large fragments. These were used with the 105mm cannons M68 used in several of the M48, M60 and M1 series tanks, and also on the Stryker vehicles with a large gun. This is a representative round for collectors, assembled with an empty inert practice projectile and a fired case. The projectile is somewhat “wiggly” but will not fall out. Primer has been drilled and ground, and the base retains some of the HEP-T ink stamped markings HEP-T M393A1E1, 105MM, FOR GUN M68. Headstamp included 105MM M150B1 and 1965 date. This is the immediate predecessor of the 105mm HEP-T M393A2 cartridge was adopted about that time. Case is dirty and the corrosion resistant coating has become sort of dull looking. Paint the projectile OD with yellow markings and it will be a very impressive looking round. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the projectile or case. $175.00 (View Picture)

15894 German 150mm Granate 12 (verst.) Projectile for Howitzers or Field Guns made in 1917-1918 - Overall length is about 19.5 inches or 500mm, and diameter of the body is about 5.9 inches or 150mm. This projectile was used in a number of WW1 era German 15cm howitzers and field guns such as the s.F.H.13, s.F.H.02, K. L/30, etc. The iron or steel body has light to moderate pitting underneath old black paint finish. Rotating band is located very close to the rear, so this was most likely a separate loading round, not attached to a cartridge case. There is no provision for a base fuze or tracer element. The nose is threaded for a fuze, with four deep stake points visible. The seat for the fuze is very concave. This has an unusual design for rotating bands, with the lower one being made of copper and the upper rotating band is zinc although the zinc is exfoliating badly. This projectile dates from 1918 or late 1917. The concave fuze seat is typical of most German fuze seats of this period. This particular projectile used several different fuzes, including the Gr.Z.04, Gr.Z.17 and Dopp.Z.15 (umg.). Large projectiles are very hard to find as they were a bit big to be easily hauled home as souvenirs, and most ended up being scrapped over the last 80+ years. $450.00 (View Picture)

12472 U.S. 37 MM CASE M16B1 (37 x 223R) for M3 Anti tank gun & M3, M5 Tanks - Very nice case with clear headstamp with 1944 date and intact primer. This is one of the steel cases, coated with a brown lacquer for protection and to reduce reflection. At one time this was a “board dummy” used on one of the arsenal made training aids showing various types of munitions. This left two holes on one side of the case where it was attached to the board. A little rusting on one side (away from the “board”) at the mouth, otherwise a very nice example. These were made for the 37mm Gun, M3 the cute little towed anti-tank gun. However, the ammo was also used in the M5 and M6 guns mounted in the M3 and M5 light tanks and the M8 armored car. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $35.00 (View Picture)

15893 WW2 40 x 311mm Bofors Dummy Cartridge Mark I - 4-42 dated headstamp. These had a steel rod from the projectile to the base of the case so that the projectile would not become stuck in the bore during testing of the loading mechanism of the 40mm Bofors. Used with mellow chocolate patina to the brass case. Projectile is smoothly rusted and pitted, but should clean up with a bit of file work and a paint job. Three holes in side of the case are correct, used for visual ID of this round as a dummy. $65.00 (View Picture)

15838 BOFORS 40 x 364 mmR (Bofors 40mm/L70) Blank (or Dummy?), Blue - The Swedish Bofors firm has worked hard at improvements on their famous 1930s vintage WW2 era guns known as the 40mm/L60 which fired the 40 x 311 mmR cartridge in the four round clips. In the post-WW2 period they adopted a longer 40 x 263 mmR case for greater range and velocity when fired through a barrel 70 calibers long (compared to the shorter 60 caliber length barrels.) Their new gun design boosted the rate of fire from 140 rounds per minute to 280, then 300 and currently 330 rounds per minute. This impressive rate of fire and range was made more effective by coupling it with sophisticated fire control and radar systems. The 40mm/L70 guns are in service in many countries today in Anti-Aircraft, anti-armor, or anti-shipping roles. This is formed using a metal (aluminum?) base with a cast polymer type body for the case and another for the projectile (or possibly they are a single piece- it is hard to tell). The base is unmarked with any headstamp but there is a small primer staked in place and lacquer sealed so I believe this was made as a blank. (Very similar to composite blank cartridges from various Scnadinavian countries in rifle and pistol calibers). Hole has been drilled in side of the “case” and powder (in any) was removed. Totally unmarked INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $65.00 (View Picture)

15824 DUTCH 1898 75 X 100R FIELD GUN BRASS SHELL CASE NOVEMBER 1898 DATED - This came from a collector in the Netherlands who made the identification. Headstamp includes script AWS logo 21, dated NOVB 1898 and tiny AWS over 48 marking. Cute little casing and I am not sure if it is actually for a “field gun” or perhaps some sort of mountain gun or howitzer. Overall excellent early case. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $75.00 (View Picture)

15823 WW1 GERMAN 77 X 230MM R ARTILLERY BRASS CASE - Made for the 7,7 cm Feld Kanone 96, the headstamp markings include St (strengthened case) 122 (lot number) and date AUGT. 1918. Not sure who the maker is, but looks like the name would be related to AWD. This also has a cryptic marking 67% Cu presumably indicating that the case is made of 67% copper. Overall fine to excellent, nicer than usual for these. INERT no explosive components. $75.00 (View Picture)

15822 CZECH 10.0CM VZ.14/19 BRASS SHELL CASE (100 x 182mmR) DATED 1936 DATED - The Czech vz. 14/19 - 10cm L/24 Light Howitzer was an upgraded version of the Skoda Model 1914 light howitzer, and their major model made between WW1 and WW2. This case has the markings shown in the photo including the 1936 date. Primer has been unscrewed and removed. Overall fine to excellent. $75.00 (View Picture)

15819 WW1 BRITISH 13 POUNDER 9 CWT (75 x 294mmR) AA GUN BRASS SHELL CASING- 1917 - Headstamp includes 13 Pr 9 Cwt [Mark] I, lot info, maker mark R.L. [Royal laboratories] and 1917 date. Primer has numerous markings are are hard to decipher. Overall excellent condition, just slightly tarnished. The 13 pounder 9 cwt anti-aircraft gun became the standard mobile British anti-aircraft gun of the World War I era, especially in theatres outside Britain. 13 pounder referred to the weight of the shell, 9 cwt referred to the weight of the barrel and breech (9 x 112 lb = 1008 lb), to differentiate it from other varieties of "13 pounder". Earlier anti-aircraft guns based on 13 pounder and 18 pounder guns proved unsatisfactory. The 9 cwt used an 18 pounder breech and barrel sleeved to reduce the bore from 3.3-inch (84 mm) to 3-inch (76 mm) so that it could fire the slightly smaller 13 pounder shell with the larger cartridge and propellant charge of the 18 pounder resulting in a much higher velocity. A slight neck was introduced in the 18 pounder cartridge case design to mate the smaller diameter 13 pounder shell, At the end of World War I, 232 of the 348 AA guns on the Western Front were 13 pounder 9cwt, and a total of 306 were in service worldwide. By the mid-1920s they were declared obsolete. It was the sudden need for AA guns that created a whole new fire control problem for the artillerymen, used to long range fire at land targets, or even slow moving ships. However, firing at an aircraft moving at around 100 mph when it would take 10-20 seconds for the projectile to arrive greatly complicated the problem and necessitated prediction where the shell should go to intercept the plane. $95.00 (View Picture)

15578 BRITISH WW1 4.5 INCH QF HOWITZER PROJECTILE - Probably the High Explosive Mark 12 through Mark 16, but not sure which. The Ordnance QF 4.5 inch Howitzer was the standard British Empire field howitzer of The First World War. QF stands for "Quick Firing". In British use this referred to the usage of a very short brass cartridge case to hold and load the propellant charge, hence facilitating loading, with the cartridge case providing obturation, or sealing the chamber, and hence allowing use of a fast-operating sliding block breech for the first time in British artillery. This weapon was the largest caliber of British QF field artillery ordnance. Adopted in 1909, about 3,400 of the 4.5 inch QF howitzers were in service during WW1, with extremely heavy use on the western front but also seeing service in most other theaters as well, and after WW1 in the 3rd Afghan War in 1919. A few remained in use as late as 1941 in Malaya, and about 54 were used by Finland during WW2 against the Russians. This projectile has been cleaned up, removing many of the markings so that only bits and pieces are visible, not enough to read any of them. At one time it was chrome places, with the chrome still visible below the rotating band (which is not plated). The body above the rotating band has a coat of gold paint, or possibly some sort of metallic plating.. The fuze adapter ring is in place, and a dummy fuze made of aluminum is in place. Weight about 30 pounds. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $175.00 (View Picture)

15802 U.S. Navy 3-inch 70 caliber (76.2 x 669 mmR) shell casing - Probably the least well known 20th Century U.S. Naval gun is the 3”/70 which was conceived in 1945 and eventually fielded in 1956. It was intended to provide anti-aircraft protection for the fleet with extremely high rates of fire (90-100 round per minute!) and a heavier projectile with greater range than the 3”/50 caliber guns. The 3”/70 cases are longer, with large base diameter and a more tapered appearance with a gradual neck compared to the 3”/50. The twin 3”/70 mount Mark 37 was supposed to be used to replace the existing twin 5”/38 mounts in the fleet and be installed on all new destroyers. However, when the first mounts reached the fleet in 1958 it was soon realized that they were incredibly unreliable and maintenance nightmares and banished from the fleet within a few years. Reportedly they had the shortest service life of any weapon system ever used by the U.S. Navy. Thus, relatively few shell cases were made for them, and only a few were hauled home as souvenirs or escaped from scrap yards. We have only had one other in the last 15 years. This time we found two. Both are the standard 3 inch case Mark 10, and dated 3-59, with the primer removed. This is the lesser of the two with two or three spots where the dull silver gray coating has been scuffed and the steel base metal has rusted. Turn that spot to the back and no one will notice. Price for the lesser of the two- $135.00 (View Picture)

15753 2.75” Folding Fin rocket warhead shipping tubes (lot of 6) - Great cargo for a military vehicle, or for a Vietnam era display. These heavy cardboard tubes are about 3.25” x 18” with white markings on the black tube. Three or four of the tubes have the markings obliterated with spray paint, but they display well as a group if you put the legible ones in the front. Markings include the ammunition code H855, and contents nomenclature “1- warhead, 2.75 inch, socket, smoke, WP [white phosphorous] MT56 with fuze, rocket, M427 and lot number and 4-71 loading date. Metal ends of the tube also have markings including 2-71 date. The entire lot of six for only $24.00 (View Picture)

15670 U.S NAVY 5"/54 STEEL CASE (127 x 836 mm Rimmed) (GRADE II) - Typical steel case Mark 9 Mod 0 as used with the 5”/54 guns during most of their service life span. We have several of these, and condition and markings vary from that in the photo. Case is overall good, but shows assorted scrapes and dings expected on a fired case. These have a coated type treatment and may show some rust spots. Base may have up to 50% rust, but sides of case are pretty nice for display. Stencil markings may or may not be present, ranging from as clear as those in the photo to badly faded or missing entirely. Dates not obvious from the cases we checked. These were used in all 5”/54 guns, from the slow fire mounts on the CV-41 class through the rapid fire Mark 42 mounts on the DD-931 and later class destroyers; and later with the mark 45 mounts still serving aboard some cruisers and destroyers today. These were used against surface, air and shore targets with a variety of projectile types. A good representative example of the 5”/54 steel case, great for a Vietnam era display where the newer Destroyers and cruisers armed with the Mark 42 mounts provided Naval Gunfire Support from the Gun Line. GRADE II example with mouth of case bent over and a palm size dent on the side of the case. Totally INERT, no powder or primer. $45.00 (No photo- these look like 15659 except for the added dents which do not photograph well)

15659 U.S NAVY 5"/54 STEEL CASE (127 x 836 mm Rimmed) - Typical steel case Mark 9 Mod 0 as used with the 5”/54 guns during most of their service life span. We have several of these, and condition and markings vary from that in the photo. Case is overall good, but shows assorted scrapes and dings expected on a fired case. These have a coated type treatment and may show some rust spots. Base may have up to 50% rust, but sides of case are pretty nice for display. Stencil markings may or may not be present, ranging from as clear as those in the photo to badly faded or missing entirely. Dates not obvious from the cases we checked. These were used in all 5”/54 guns, from the slow fire mounts on the CV-41 class through the rapid fire Mark 42 mounts on the DD-931 and later class destroyers; and later with the mark 45 mounts still serving aboard some cruisers and destroyers today. These were used against surface, air and shore targets with a variety of projectile types. A good representative example of the 5”/54 steel case, great for a Vietnam era display where the newer Destroyers and cruisers armed with the Mark 42 mounts provided Naval Gunfire Support from the Gun Line. “This is Big Mary 26 Charlie- Report when on station, ready for call for fire…..” Totally INERT, no powder or primer. $60.00 (View Picture)

15581 U.S. ARTILLERY PROPELLING POWDER IDENTIFICATION SET - A “Training and Familiarity kit for various U.S. Army & Navy Gun, Mortar and Ignition Propellants.” This has been assembled in a plastic “tackle box” with full identification of the items. This was assembled by a career ordnance expert especially for collectors and historians. This is an amazing set, with 12 different types of powder, ranging from small pieces the size of pencil lead about ¼ inch long (single base, single perforated for 105mm howitzers up to grains about 2 inches long and 3/4 inch diameter for the Navy’s 16 inch guns on battleships, and waxy sheets for mortars. Remember, this is propellant powder that burns rapidly in the chamber of the gun, not explosive material used in projectiles. (Safety note- this is flammable material keep away from fire, flame, high heat or static electricity. Store and treat as live ammunition or reloading powder supplies.) $79.00 (View Picture) (NOTE: We have two DIFFERENT versions of the Powder ID sets. Some of the powders are the same in both sets, but others are only found in that specfic set. )

15437 U.S. 75mm Brass Cartridge Case M18 for 75mm Gun - Standard type used with the 75mm M3 Gun as used in most of the Sherman tanks until very late in the war, and also with the gun mounted in some other applications. Case is overall excellent condition with good headstamp markings: “75mm GUN, [ordnance bomb], LOT 1272-44, E.M.C.” Looks like traces of an earlier headstamp remain so I don’t know if they recycled this from earlier cases or what. A very nice example of this important WW2 case. $95.00 (View Picture)

15419 U.S. NAVY 6 POUNDER BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE- 1917 DATED - Headstamped U.S.N.G.F [U.S Naval Gun Factory] 9-17, 6 Pdr., A.L.W. [anchor] M.K. and has fired primer in place which is marked REM-UMC MK X- 9 41, presumably a 1941 manufacture date, even though this caliber was pretty obsolete by that time. Overall a dark chocolate brown patina with some heavier corrosion near the front of the case. Case mouth is slightly out of round and could be fixed. Cases in this caliber are rather scarce as most were consumed in the scrap drives of WW2 era. The 6 Pounder guns first appeared in the “new Navy” of the 1880s, and eventually included guns made by Hotchkiss, Nordenfeldt and Driggs-Schroeder. The 6 Pounders were important guns of the Spanish American War period, but their use faded rapidly after WW1. Although the guns had varying barrel lengths and different loadings for different types of projectiles or velocities, all used this Mark I cartridge case. $95.00 (View Picture)

15053 GERMAN RIFLE GRENADE LAUNCHER FOR K98K MAUSER (WITH GRENADE!) - Officially the "Gewehrgranatgerat (G Gr K98k)" and discussed in detail on Richard Law's "Backbone of the Wehrmacht" on pages 333-335. These were adopted in 1942 and have a rear section which clamps to the barrel of therifle, and a rifled barrel section which crews into the other. The grenade has a pre-engraved rotating band and is loaded from the muzzle, and launched with a special blank cartridge. These launchers are extremely scarce and I have only seen 2 or 3 in the last 10 years until we found this one. The grenades are even scarcer!. This set is in badly rusted and pitted relic condition, and the grenade has been professionally dieactivated so there are no explosive components. Just collecting different rifle grenade launchers would be a very interesting niche, with a wide variety to seek, some common, orthers very scarce. Some are integral with the rifle, but most are detachable. They date from WW1 to the present, and I can think or at least a dozen made just for U.S. military rifles. Of course, your spouse will understand the necessity for getting a suitable rifle after you acquire a great launcher. (NOTE: this cannot be sold or shipped to places run by idiots like Kalifornia, New York, Massachusetts or any other city or state where prohibited..) Overall used fine with most of the black painted finish. $225.00 (View Picture)

15191 U.S. Navy 37 x 137 mmR case and AP projectile - UMC Company 6-98 headstamped case with the projectile marked on the base 1901 and B in star inspector marks and partially legible letters that look like S.T. LS&Co. Brass base plug with square socket with seemingly recently stamped "PLUG." A bit of red paint remains near the tip. A good representative Spanish American War round, even though the projectile is dated a bit later. INERT- no flammable or explosive components $125.00 (View Picture)

14931 British 3.7 inch AA Gun brass shell case - The 3.7-Inch quick firing anti-aircraft gun was Britain's primary heavy anti-aircraft gun during World War II, the equivalent of the German 88 mm FlaK with a slightly larger calibre of 94mm. It remained in use from its introduction in 1938 until well after the WW2 when AA guns were replaced by guided missiles. Visually it looks very much like the German FLAK 88 with a four wheeled mobile mounting (although they had other mounts as well). Headstamp markings include 3.7” Gun / Mk I / RW 76, Lot 99, ECC, 1949, CF and several broad arrow and inspector marks. Case has been polished but is now a bit dirty and tarnished and needs to be cleaned again. A pretty scarce case from a historic WW2 ear gun. Most of the large brass cases have recyled as scrap by now, and all are getting hard to find. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $150.00 (View Picture)

14914 U.S. Made 75mm Gun brass case, 1941 dated- British Contract - Standard case for the 75mm gun used in the M3 Gran and Lee medium tanks and the M4 Sherman which were provided to the British in large numbers. This is a 75mm case, M18 case, with maker mark of B in a diamond, Lot 164, 1941 date and British broad Arrow markings on the base. Overall about fine with some mild tarnish and dirt and a couple of very small, almost insignificant dents or dings. A nice variation of a case made for U.S. weapons furnished to our British allies under Lend Lease in the dark days of WW2. $125.00 (View Picture)

14894 ADAPTOR TO CONVERT “PINEAPPLE” FRAG GRENADE TO RIFLE GRENADE - Adaptor, Grenade Projection M1A2, [lot no] 1945 date marked in yellow on OD with 1969 modfication to change from four clips to 3 clips, but displays nicely for WW2 through Vietnam era. Mint, unissued unit. These allowed use of Mark II "Pineapple" grenade to be fired longer distances as a rifle grenade for anti personnel use. Totally inert and harmless, but still cannot ship to Kalifornia or other places run by idiot politicians. $18.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** 13045 U.S. 155mm Howitzer Projectile, Illuminating M485E2 - Body has stamped markings LOP 2-21 8-68 155mm M485E2. A nice unfired projectile with excellent rotating band. Repainted and correct stencil markings reapplied. No baseplate. Comes with Mechanical Time Fuze M565. Loaded projectile weight is about 93 pounds which included the baseplate, expelling charge and the flare canister and parachute. The flare generates 1 million candlepowers of light, and burns for 2 minutes and can be fired to a maximum range of about 16,000 yards. A very handsome example of a round that played a key role on the battlefield until the advent of night vision devices in the 1970s. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $375.00 (View Picture)

13044 U.S. 155mm Howitzer Projectile, Smoke, M116B1 - Body has stamped markings EWO-5-82-1945- 155MM- 116-B1. A nice unfired projectile with excellent rotating band. Repainted and correct stencil markings reapplied. No baseplate. Comes with Point Detonating Fuze M51A5. Loaded weight is about 85 pounds, which includes four smoke canisters and an expelling charge. When activated by the fuze, smoke is produced within 30 seconds and full force within 1 minute. The smoke rounds can be used for screening, spotting or signaling, and were made in green, red, violet or yellow color smoke, with the color indicated by the color of the stenciled “CCC” on the projectile, in this case green. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $375.00 (View Picture)

14585 U.S. NAVY 6 POUNDER CARTRIDGE CASE & PROJECTILE MADE BY WINCHESTER DATED 8-1897 - The 6 pounder rapid fire gun was widely used by the U.S. Navy from about 1884 to about 1920. Two different models were used, one by Hotchkiss, the other by Driggs-Schroeder with many variations. These fired a 6 pound projectile (duhh!) which was about 57mm in diameter. They were mounted on pedestal type mounts, usually open with no shield. Smaller ships used these as their main battery, while larger ships had them as secondary armament. This round was made by WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Company and the headstamp also includes an August 1897 date. The Armor Piercing projectile is marked AP on the rotating band along with naval anchor inspector markings on the band and the body. The brass casing has some dings and one moderate dent as shown, but overall is a mellow brass color and displays very nicely. This is one of a handful of pre-Span-Am War naval cartridges we have ever seen, and I believe that the 6 pounder/57mm may have been the largest that Winchester made. I doubt if we will ever find another one of these. INERT no explosive components. $495.00 (View Picture)

14584 U.S. NAVY 3 POUNDER CARTRIDGE CASE FOR DRIGGS-SCHROEDER GUNS, MADE BY UMC - The 3 pounder rapid fire gun was widely used by the U.S. Navy from about 1884 to about 1920. Two different models were used, one by Hotchkiss, the other by Driggs-Schroeder with many variations. These fired a projectile weighing about 3 pounds, which was about 1.85 inches or 47mm in diameter. They were mounted on pedestal type mounts, usually open with no shield. Smaller vessels such as patrol boats used these as their main battery, while larger ships had them as secondary armament. This round was made by Union Metallic Cartridge Company and the headstamp also includes a barely visible Driggs Ordnance Company. The brass casing has numerous dents and dings beneath a mellow chocolate brown patina, except for the base which as been cleaned by sanding or filing. Probably circa 1898-1918. INERT no explosive components. $85.00 (View Picture)

14577 U.S. NAVY 40MM BOFORS STEEL CASE 5-45 DATE- EXCELLENT - Excellent steel case for WW2 40mm Bofors. Looks like a May 1945 date on the headstamp, and 5-1955 loading date inkstamped on the side of the case. Primer removed. Looks like this was a round that was downloaded $20.00 (View Picture)

14461 U.S. 75mm brass shell case, circa 1920s-WW2 - Headstamp reads AMM LOT 5846-5- 11 [last two digits not clear]; 75mm F.G. [Field Gun], LOT 1422 NY AB [ordnance wheel]. The standard 75mm/3 inch case as used from WW1 through WW2 in a variety of field guns and even as the main gun of the M3 Grant and M4 Sherman tanks. A nice clean case with just a mellow unpolished patina. $75.00 (View Picture)

14460 U.S. Navy 37 x 137mmR “Heavy 1 pounder” case and projectile- 9-1901 - Headstamp is WNY (Washington Navy Yard) 5-1901, 1-PDR. H, E.C.H.L. [anchor] A.T.C. Armor Piercing (or solid shot) projectile band marked [anchor] EAA [anchor] and P in a triangle. Base markings of projectile not visible. This was for use in the “Heavy 1 Pounder” guns of the Span-Am and WW1 era. Unpolished brass is a mellow chocolate brown, and the case has a moderate dent in one side, but displays very nicely. Empty, INERT. $85.00 (View Picture)

14396 WW2 German 105mm shell casing - About 105 x 150mm. Headstamp is 33/ P G/ [WaA 107]/ 6342/ F.H. I am pretty sure this is for the 105mm Leichte Feldhaubitze 18M L/28 or 105mm light field howitzer, which fired at a rate of 6-8 rounds per minute up to a range of 13,377 yards and was manned by a crew of 6. However, it may be for the 105mm Leichte Feldhaubitze 43 L/28 which had a range of 17,875 yards at a rate of 6 rounds per minute with a crew of 6. Overall condition is good, tarnished with a rusty steel primer. $95.00 (View Picture)

13993 U.S. NAVY 40MM BOFORS SINGLE ROUNDS - These 40x311mm Rimmed cases are known by various names in their service as the most widely used Anti Aircraft guns of WW2 by the U.S., England, Germany, Italy and Sweden. The guns are known as Bofors M/40, the L-60, or the Mark I or Mark II, pushing a 900-940 gram projectile at about 850 meters per second. (you do the math if you want feet per second velocity or weight in pounds). Cartridge cases are USN Mark 3 dated 1945, made of steel but with a brass colored coating. Various lot number type markings are ink stamped on the case. Projectiles are marked extensively on the rotating band (most seem to be something like "40MM ADL 10001 B SFM 87C 001-[various numbers] Rotating bands have token DEMIL heat melt. Primers have been pulled for the empty cases, and the projectiles are empty and the black painted fuze covers unscrew to reveal that they too are empty. Projectiles were never loaded, so they are in their original red lead primer finish, ready to be painted in any color scheme you like. Some minor corrosion or scuffing on most of the once fired cases. Impressive addition to WW2 USN display, although these remained in service into the 1960s or 70s with the US Navy, mainly on amphibious and auxiliary ships, and small craft like PT boats. These were also used on the U.S. Army’s M40 “Duster” armored vehicles which mounted twin 40mm Bofors guns well into the 1970s. Condition varies, so we show one of the worst and a nice one in the photo, say overall good to very good except as noted. INERT $49.00 (View Picture)

13827 U.S. 90MM GUN STEEL SHELL CASING- 1958 dated - The 90mm cannons M36 and M41 were mounted in the M46, M47 and M48-M48A3 series tanks and the M54 cannon on the nifty M56 “Scorpion” anti-tank vehicle. These guns all used the same 90mm ammo. This is a nice lacquered steel case as used in all those applications. Headstamp is somewhat hard to read due to rust on the base, the rest of the case has a few scrapes and scratches but displays very nicely). Looks like 90MM M108B1 and a 1958 date. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $49.00 (View Picture)

13826 U.S. 90MM GUN BRASS SHELL CASING- 1944 dated - The 90mm cannons M36 and M41 were mounted in the M46, M47 and M48-M48A3 series tanks and the M54 cannon on the nifty M56 “Scorpion” anti-tank vehicle. These guns all used the same 90mm ammo. This is a nice lacquered steel case as used in all those applications. Headstamp is clear, including 90MM M19 and 1944 date, with ink stamped lot number suggesting it was last loaded in 1979. Steel cases are pretty common but the large brass cases have mostly been recyled as scrap by now, and WW2 dates are especially hard to find. Case has been polished and has a few minor dings and scrapes, but displays nicely. Mouth is slightly out of round but that could be fixe with some careful tapping. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $125.00 (View Picture)

12922 U.S. Navy 37 x 137mmR “1 pounder” case and projectile- 1918 - Headstamp is WMFGCO 2 1918, 1 Pdr, LOT 57 [anchor] JBS. The primer is marked REM-UMC MK X-8 36. I believe this is a late 1930s loading for subcaliber practice. The projectile is marked on the rotating band BL&P P-M10-38 over two anchors with oval and GD between them. BL&P is Navy talk for “blind loaded and plugged” or inert target projectiles. Projectile is a tight fit and entire round has been varnished or lacquered, which should be stripped. Nice round. $110.00 (View Picture)

13017 U.S. 75MM GUN BRASS CASE AND PROJECTILE (without fuze) - Case is probably unfinished surplus from the end of WW1, with no markings except 70 in a circle on the base. No primer. Case is excellent except for one small dent shown in the photo. Unfired projectile is only marked AP135V and small ordnance bomb over the letter B. Repainted light OD color over some light pitting on one side. No fuze, but I assume a Model 1907 time fuze would screw right in, or you could lathe turn a dummy of some sort. A good representative example of the typical WW1 75mm round which was a mainstay of the field artillery, and which continued in production until around the start of WW2 when improved projectile designs were adopted. Projectile is a snug fit in the case. NO explosive or flammable components, so it is strictly INERT. $95.00 (View Picture)

12370 UNIDENTIFIED LACQUERED STEEL CASE (75 x 267mm Rimmed) - What you see is what you get. Not sure what sort of rare treasure this is, but buy it for the price of junque. $35.00 (View Picture)

13441 ODDBALL RUBBER HAND GRENADE - Nomenclature unknown, but this is probably a 1980s-90s law enforcement product that came in with a pile of junque from a police officer’s collection. Hollow rubber bulb with a hose clamp type attaching band at the top to hold a threaded plug which accepts a fuze. Not sure if the fuze and/or spoon are original to this body, but probably pretty close. Probably used for crowd control applications. Used VG. No flammable or explosive contents- INERT. $20.00 (View Picture)

13409 SIMULATOR, GUNFIRE FOR 76MM :COUGAR ARMORED CAR.(?) - An aluminum casing similar to a 37mm flare, but with the base set up for electrical firing. Senciled markings on the side of the case include stock number 1370-21-903-7241-5100, Simulator, Gunfire, and a lot number. Previous owner marked the base “76mm “Cougar” armored car” but we have no idea if that is correct or not. The Cougar is a Canadian made six wheeled “armored vehicle general purpose” with a 3 man crew and using the turret and 76mm gun of the British Scorpion tank. Empty fired case. $5.00 (View Picture)

13405 WOOD AMMO CRATE FOR 56 ROUNDS 20MM TP T199 FOR M39 GUN - About 13” x 15 “ x 10” high. Looks like a 1946 lot number. This was for the M39 revolver cannon developed by Springfield (based on the German MG 213 design) which first saw service late in the Korean war and through Vietnam on some variants of the F-86, F-100, F-101 and the F-5. Crate is in excellent condition with heavy folding metal handles and metal strapping. Missing the cover, but easy to make one out of ¾” pine boards. Great for a display of USAF uniforms or weapons, or as cargo in a military vehicle I think another one may be available if you need two instead of one. Price for one crate as shown in the photos $20.00 (View Picture)

13378 U.S. 152mm Target Practice- Tracer projectile M411A3 - About 6 inches in diameter and about 20 inches long this has a heavy steel body with a thin sheet metal windshield for ballistic purposes. Projectile is M411A1 but complete round designation is the M411A3. This is the projectile only, no case or propellant. Weight about 35 pounds. Excellent, unfired with just some minor storage scuffing and scrapes and one token demil puncture in the windshield that can be touched up with bondo and repainted to look like new. These were used in the 152-mm gun cannon M81, a versatile, lightweight gun/launcher capable of firing both missiles and conventional ammunition. It is the main armament on airborne reconnaissance combat vehicle M551. Ammunition for this weapon is issued in the form of fixed rounds and is easily identified by its distinctive combustible cartridge case which is light yellow and has a texture similar to fiber-board. The cartridge case body, which holds the bagged propelling charge, is attached to the projectile base with epoxy resin and an aluminum locking ring. The cartridge case base, fitted with a consumable primer is cemented to the sidewall of the case body with nitrocellulose lacquer. This ammunition was made with two types of projectiles: a high-explosive antitank multipurpose projectile with tracer (HEAT-T-MP) and the one we offer here, an inert target practice projectile with tracer (TP-T) which is a ballistic match for the HEAT-T-MP round. (Note the tracer element has been removed so these are totally inert). Price is for projectile only, we do not have any of the cases or primers or propelling charges. $85.00 (View Picture)

13213 U.S. NAVY 3"/50 SALUTING BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE - Depot modified for saluting use by cutting off the neck and shoulder area, and handstamping the base SALUTING DWG 329507-1. Inkstamped loading info on base indicates Saluting round loaded at Bangor in 1969. Somewhat tarnished but will clean up nicely. $25.00 (View Picture)

10563 BRITISH 25 POUNDER BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE, DRILL - (Approx 87x288mmR) Polished brass case for the Briitish 25 pounder guns used as the main field artillery weapon for Commonwealth forces in WW2. Cartridge case has been converted for drill use by installation of a durable primer to withstand repeated striking. Headstamp with 25 pdr Drill, lot info and date (1937 or 1938- 1937 shown in photo). These were separate loaded cartridges with the projectile being inserted first, then the cartridge case with the desired powder charge, allowing great flexibility in ammunition used for various targets. INERT $49.00 (View Picture)

5225 Model Cannon- circa 1770-1815 - High quality hand made piece (probably 30-50 years old, not an antique). Not a true scale model, but pretty darn close, capturing all the essential details. Brass barrel about 12 inches long with .50 caliber bore. Shows signs of being fired with black powder, perhaps with ball, but we believe it only safe with blank charges of black powder. Very finely crafted oak carriage with detailed brass fittings and leather straps. Ammunition chest on the trail is removable, opens and has fuzes and a sample ball stored in it. Very decorative reminder of the cannoneer's contention that "Artillery adds dignity to what would otherwise be a vulgar brawl." Perhaps just the thing to add dignity to your marital situation, or at least a martial atmosphere. Overall length about 21 inches, width 14 inches, and wheel height 9 inches. $350.00 (View Picture)

12803 - U.S. 105mm M84B1 smoke projectile (fired) - Rusty relic with legible stamped markings including 1943 date.  Overall heavily rusted, pitted, and aluminum parts of the fuze heavily corroded.  These were loaded with either HC or colored smoke agents and upon fuze activation the smoke contents and base plate were expelled by a small charge.  Empty, inert, but still about 20 pounds heavy. (View Picture)

12809 - U.S. 90MM GUN STEEL CARTRIDGE CASE (rusty) - Base is heavily rusted so no markings visible.  Rest of case is good for decorator use, but has some paint looking stuff over about 50% and rest has some rust mixed with the zinc type coating.  Not great, but big (about 24 inches tall) and showy and CHEAP!   INERT. (View Picture)

12369 Belgian Model 1934 75mm Brass casing (75 x 23mm Rimmed) - Headstamp C74 Mod 34, Lot 9 1934. FN. Large primer removed. Pretty nice case, except it is corroded on one side. INERT $65.00 (View Picture)

12367 U.S. 90MM GUN STEEL CASE - Primer removed, case has been cleaned and painted silver. Traces of headstamp remain, but not worth trying to figure out. About 23 inches tall. Big, impressive and cheap. INERT. $35.00 (View Picture)

12366 U.S. NAVY 6 POUNDER BRASS CASE (8-1903 DATE) - The six pounder (about 57mm) rapid fire guns were made by either Hotchkiss or Driggs-Schroeder, and first reached the fleet circa 1894, and remained in service until about the start of WW2. The 6 pounders were mounted in large numbers aboard nearly all the Spanish American War era ships and many in WW1 as well as secondary battery guns. These are often seen in photos, on pedestal mounts with a long "shoulder stock" like arm at the rear for the gunner to move the gun in bearing and azimuth. Nice case, polished with old lacquer flaking off. Has neatly turned aluminum dummy projectile that is not quite right shape, but not bad. (Could be the material for a friend with a lathe to turn it into a dummy fuze for a large projectile...). Headstamp reads W.N.Y. {Washington Navy Yard], 8-1903, 6 Pdr., E.C.P. [anchor] W. McD. Case about 12 inches long, and 16" overall. INERT. $125.00 (View Picture)

12365 U.S. NAVY 6 POUNDER BRASS CASE (11-18 DATE) - The six pounder (about 57mm) rapid fire guns were made by either Hotchkiss or Driggs-Schroeder, and first reached the fleet circa 1894, and remained in service until about the start of WW2. The 6 pounders were mounted in large numbers aboard nearly all the Spanish American War era ships and many in WW1 as well as secondary battery guns. These are often seen in photos, on pedestal mounts with a long "shoulder stock" like arm at the rear for the gunner to move the gun in bearing and azimuth. Nice case, polished with old lacquer flaking off. Has neatly turned aluminum dummy projectile that is not quite right shape, but not bad. (Could be the material for a friend with a lathe to turn it into a dummy fuze for a large projectile...). Headstamp is partially obliterated, but legible parts include U.S. [???????], 11-18, 6 Pdr., A.L.W. [anchor] M.K. 12 inches long, and 16" overall. INERT. $125.00 (View Picture)

12362 U.S. 75MM/3 INCH DRILL CARTRIDGE - Mostly brass with steel dummy PDF Fuze M59 and steel base piece to provide a durable extractor rim. Have two of these and can make out on the base of one DRILL CARTRIDGE, 75mm Gun M1897, 1902 and maybe there is a M3 after that. These would be the guns used by the Field Artillery from pre-WW1 through the end of WW2, including in the M3 Grant/Lee tanks and the early M4 Sherman tanks. Drill cartridges are used to give the gun crews practice in setting the fuzes and manually loading the guns. As a result most are pretty well dinged up from use and abuse. These are in excellent condition, apparently unused, and are mostly just dirty with a few very minor storage dings. Fuze assembly has a few rusty sports bot overall fine. Base is heavily rusted and the nomenclature can be read on one but the other is too heavily rusted to read anything. Polish one of these up and it will be a great display item. Overall length about 25 inches long and weigh about 20 pounds. Price for one 75mm drill cartridge is $125.00 (View Picture)

11747 U.S. 60MM MORTAR ILLUMINATING ROUND (VIETNAM ERA) - Nicely reconstructed round which has been cleaned and repainted, but aluminum shows some pitting and has one square piece next to the fuze timer markings that may or may not be missing. Tail section and fired ignition cartridge both have 1973 dates. This is a slightly shorter round than the WW2 illumination round, reportedly adopted for use in Vietnam. $95.00 (View Picture)

11592 WW1 RUSSIAN BRASS 76.2X385MM BRASS CASE - Longer than the French 75 case, these were used in the Model 1900 Russian guns, the first of their modern artillery, and the same basic case type was used in most artillery and anti-tank guns through WW2 (and probably the 76.2mm tank guns as well). Projectiles and muzzle velocities varied according to vintage and use. . Headstamp 7-21-16 GMFG CO 57 [C with I logo] No 6 M. Base has three threaded screw holes (conversion to a lamp?) and primer has been removed. Nicely polished. A number of these types were later captured and used by the Finns. Scarce case in the U.S. INERT no explosive components. $110.00 (View Picture)

11582 UNIDENTIFIED (U.S.?) 3.2 INCH PROJECTILE - Heavily pitted, no fuze or rotating band. The 3.2 inch gun was the main field gun of the U.S Army from the beginning of the breech loader era after the Civil War until the adoption of smokeless powder after the Spanish American War. This is a direct descendent of the Civil War Parrot or Absterdam projectiles as used in rifled muzzle loaders, except for the transition from the expanding base plate to engage the rifling used with the muzzle loaders to a more modern rotating band attached to the body far enough forward to allow loading in a case. INERT no explosive components. $95.00 (View Picture)

10905 U.S. BRASS CASE FOR 4.7 INCH GUN, MODEL OF 1906 (TRENCH ART) - The initial use of the 4.7 inch was the Armstrong made guns used for coastal defense purposes (with surviving examples at Fort Adams and Fort Moultrie) but later 4.7 inch guns were mounted on wheeled carriages and a few went to Europe during WW1, as the only American heavy artillery available at the start of the war. We do not normally mess with trench art type cases, but this one is rare enough that we made an exception. It does have a split in the side about 3 inches long, but when you stuff your flowers or umbrellas or whatever in it, you can turn that side towards the wall. INERT $95.00 (View Picture)

10897 WW1 GERMAN 150MM HOWITZER BRASS SHELL CASE - Headstamp POLTE, OCT 1916, MAGDEBURG, St 252. Not polished, just tarnished. Some deformation around the mouth that can be fixed with a few deft hammer strokes. INERT $79.00 (View Picture)

10451 U.S. NAVY 5"/38 "SHORT CHARGE" BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE - This is not a "reduced charge" which used the regular length case and a smaller powder charge for high trajectory to reach reverse slopes during NGFS. The "short charge" was a special case, only about 16" long, and used to clear a gun in the event of a failure of the regular charge to fire. Since the cork plug in the regular case may be damaged while ramming the projectile into the bore during loading, the shorter case is needed to ensure it will insert fully and allow the breechblock to close. I believe these were made from regular Mark 5 cases cut down, and this ione has a 9-1945 date in the headstamp. This one has bits of the cork plug sticking to the side of the mouth. This one was fired in the early 1970s in the harbor at Tampa, Florida by USS Waldron, DD-699. The Navy was asked to provide a ship for their annual local festival/drunkex featuring a waterfront melee commemorating Jose Gaspar's pirates attacking the city. They wanted the Navy to fire some blanks, but since there were no 5"/38 blanks available, (and I could not talk the skipper into shooting regular HE rounds) we got about 50 short charges and used those. Everyone had a great time, except the supply officer (who had a bunch of paperwork to pay for some windows broken by the concussion in the swarm of pleasure boats that gathered around.) Most of the cases were turned in for salvage, but his one followed me home, but never became the lamp it could be.INERT $99.00 (View Picture)

9284 LAND MINE WARFARE- MINEFIELD INSTALLATION FLIP CHARTS - size about 34" x 44" GTA 5-017 could not find a date, but probably 1970s-80s. This one has 14 sheets, with recommended procedures for planting mines, spacing, tripwires, etc Last couple of pages are more damages at the bottom than the others which are pretty good. (no photos of this one) $20.00 (View Picture)

9273 SOVIET MINES - Army training poster about 20" x 32" GTA 30-045 May 1987 $5.00 (View Picture)

9092 40MM DUMMY CARTRIDGE (40X53MMSR HIGH VELOCITY) - Painted gold with markings stenciled on top, but careless handling has chipped some of the paint and blue anodized finish of the projectile, and OD on the case can be seen. This is not the 40x46mm used in the M79 Grenade launcher, but the longer round used in the automatic grenade launchers such as the ML 19 "chain gun" which can fire 325 round per minute up to 2000 yards. These have a band type link that leads to the "chain gun" name. Selling these as single rounds with one link in place, but can provide several if you want to show them that way. Price per one round with one link. INERT $18.00 (View Picture)

8451 Graphic Training Aid 5-25 Soviet Land Mines, Fuzes & Booby Traps - April 1952, 60 sheets about 32" x 42" Largets number of sheets of any of these we found. I believe that many of the illustrations are in color, but did not check before carefully packing it up, so they may be black and white. Used for classroom instructional purposes with large, clear drawings of the item(s) showing mechanical details, nomenclature, etc. Used, with assorted rips, torn spots and possibly missing pieces (usually from the last page which is exposed when rolled up for storage. Paper is old and brittle, and needs to be handled carefully. These would be best preserved by separating the individual sheets and mounting them on foam board or similar stiff backing and covering with plexiglas or plastic film. (Office supply places often have heavy duty stuff on large rolls that will cover with a single width, or at most two pieces.) These are fantastic attention getters when used as background for a display of the material in the charts. Due to their size, and often being "restricted" most were destroyed, and few collectors have been able to find an example for their collection specialty. $125.00 (View Picture)

7873 90MM GUN BLANK M394, CARTRIDGE CASE (BRASS) - About seven inches high, with nomenclature stenciled on the side. Comes with the original fiber shipping container. Base has been drilled with some extra holes and the primer removed to keep even Kalifornians happy. Used with various tank and SP guns. INERT $20.00 (View Picture)

7872 105MM HOWITZER BLANK M395, CARTRIDGE CASE (BRASS) - About six inches high, with nomenclature stenciled on the side. Comes with the original fiber shipping container. Base has been drilled with some extra holes and the primer removed to keep even Kalifornians happy. INERT $20.00 (View Picture)