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Treasures and trinkets for the heavy ordnance enthusiast. Unless otherwise noted, All items are inert, unloaded, and harmless (unless you drop on your foot. Most are heavy.) Unless otherwise described, all are in good condition with about 50% paint and visible markings; some rust on bare metal surfaces. Folks collect these because they remind them of their prior military service, or as interesting examples of different approaches to design of cheap, effective ordnance items for a specific application. These are not hazardous to you, your children, or anyone else. In most areas, these are legal for private ownership , but if you live in an area run by idiot politicians who restrict such things, we cannot sell them to you.
**NEW ADDITION** 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) **NEW ADDITION** 15423 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER STEEL CASE- 1953 dated - Steel Case M14B1 with 1953 neatly ink stamped on the side of the case instead of the head, and there are no "headstamp" marks. Primer has been removed. Some rust bubbling under the original brown lacquer finish on the outside of the case. Inside of the case is rusty. A nice souvenir type item. $22.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 15421 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER CASE- BRASS- 1973 DATED - Headstamp 105mm M14, LOT FA 3-37, 1973. Good fired case, with mellow tarnish to the brass. Brass 105 cases are pretty scarce. INERT $95.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 15420 U.S. 57MM RECOILLESS RIFLE CARTRIDGE CASE AND INERT PROJECTILE M306A1 - The live version of this uses a high-explosive projectile with a thin-walled steel body, a square base, a short, internally threaded ogive and an integral, pre-engraved rotating band. It would contain an explosive charge of a half pound of Comp B or TNT. There is a bourrelet to the rear of the ogive and another immediately in front of the rotating band. The real cartridge is equipped with a point-detonating fuze which functions either on direct impact or graze. When the fuze functions, its firing pin strikes a detonator which initiates the explosive train in the projectile and subsequently detonates the explosive charge producing blast and fragmentation. Max range nearly 5,000 yards. Excellent display example with INERT projectile having original paint. Fuze is a custom made dummy that looks great. Primer removed. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $125.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 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) **NEW ADDITION** 15418 U.S. NAVY 40 X 211 MM BOFORS SHELL CASING 9-44 DATED. - Steel case with a brass color corrosion resistant coating. Headstamp 40mm MK 3, 9-44, CL- RV, [anchor]. Fired 1944 dated primer in place. Used VG with the usual cpots and splotches on the coating, but overall a good representative example of the most common Anti-Aircraft round of WW2 used aboard many classes of Navy ships, and later used by the USAF on the Ac-130 gunships. $15.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 15417 ISRAELI RIFLE GRENADE - New in the original cardboard shipping tube with perfect markings. Looks like date of 1-98 but rest is Yiddish to me. This is a training type with a rubber type head so they can be fired over and over again, although when issued they came with a kit full of spare fins, etc to allow replacement of damaged parts to maximize their useful life. These fit any of the NATO standard diameter grenade launchers. $75.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 15416 U.S. M31 PRACTICE RIFLE GRENADE AND SHIPPING TUBE- MINT UNISSUED - These have been fairly common over the years, but nearly all have been "demilitarized" by having the fins boogered up, and/or a large dent in the nose. This one escaped the DEMIL process and is in prefect collector condition. Official nomenclature and markings "Grenade, Rifle, Practice M31 (Inert)" with lot number and date of manufacture April 1963. Still packed in the original shipping tube. The black spot visible in the photos is from contact with a rubber pad in the container and will clean off. A nice item to go with your M1 Garand or M14 grenade launcher. Remember, this is a perfect condition example, not a demilled one. $125.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 15415 U.S. M31 PRACTICE RIFLE GRENADE AND SHIPPING TUBE- MINT UNISSUED - These have been fairly common over the years, but nearly all have been "demilitarized" by having the fins boogered up, and/or a large dent in the nose. This one escaped the DEMIL process and is in prefect collector condition. Official nomenclature and markings "Grenade, Rifle, Practice M31 (Inert)" with lot number and date of manufacture April 1963. Still packed in the original shipping tube. The black spot visible in the photos is from contact with a rubber pad in the container and will clean off. A nice item to go with your M1 Garand or M14 grenade launcher. Remember, this is a perfect condition example, not a demilled one. $125.00 (View Picture) 15360 U.S. 81MM MORTAR SHELL ILLUMINATING M301A3 - With Fuze, time M84A1 and tail assembly and various components dated 1973-74. 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. This round has been repainted silver, but should be white with black stencils. (Upon request, we will also throw in one of the parachutes which slowed the descent of the flare- mint unissued, just downloaded from complete rounds.) A big impressive round as is. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (View Picture) 15335 Full sealed box 25 rounds of Winchester Ignition cartridges for 81mm Mortar, M1 - Cartridges themselves are designated M3, Type 2, class A. Made by Winchester and lot W.R.A.-40. These are probably the ones that look just like conventional shotshells, but have a slight bulge in the paper case body to prevent ejection from the tail of the round upon firing. Nice clean box, perfect except for a puncture on the top of the box about 1/4" x 3/8". We have only seen two or three boxes of these over the years and the others were pretty beat up. Scarce item for the artillery collector.CAUTION Live ammunition, daner is about the same as a box of shotgun ammunition. $125.00 (View Picture) 15330 40 x 53mmSR Grenade Cartridge M385E4 for the Mark 19 Machine Gun - This is an inert version of the M385E4 Training Practice round with the inert blue projectile. The case has no powder and has four holes drilled in the side, and no primer. This comes with one link still in place. Reportedly this was one left over from a USAF testing program some years ago, but the same type rounds have been in service nearly as long as the Mark 19 40mm weapons system. Note that this is the “high velocity” 40mm grenade cartridge, not the “low velocity” version used with the M79 Blooper or the M203 launcher which attaches to the M16 rifle. Overall excellent condition. Totally INERT and there are no flammable or explosive components. $40.00 (View Picture) 15329 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 70% of the original yellow paint. Looks like a 1942 date on the brass end plunger. Inert, no explosive or flammable components. $65.00 (View Picture) 15300 U.S. NAVY 5”/38 BRASS SHELL CASING- 1944 DATED - The 5”/38 caliber gun was the main battery of the U.S. Navy’s Destroyers and secondary battery on Cruisers, Battleships, Carriers and also used on many other ships as well. The 5”/38 was a dual purpose gun used for anti-aircraft firing and also against ships and shore targets during WW2, Korea and Vietnam. While the brass cases were often returned to be reloaded and used again, huge numbers got thrown overboard as there is no space for storing stuff like this in combat. After the 5”/38 was retired from service, most of the brass cases undoubtedly got scrapped, and they are pretty hard to find, especially with WW2 dates. This is only about the third or forth we have had in the last 10 years. This one has a couple of minor dents and dings, and a medium size one (visible in the photo) that can be worked out if you are handy. These were ejected from the gun, out the shell chutes and bounced around on the deck with additional fired cased dropping on top of the others, so this sort of minor damage is to be expected. Otherwise a VG-fine example with a mellow brown patina than can be polished off if you like. Headstamp includes the 12 44 date, a lot number maker abbreviation, and 5” MARK V, 38 caliber, and remnants of the ink stamped markings which identified the type of powder last loaded in this one. Totally INERT and there are no flammable or explosive components. $165.00 (View Picture) 13426 U.S. Grenade, Hand Fragmentation, Mark II (OD color) - Prior to 1943 the “live” hand grenades were painted yellow, and afterward were painted Olive Drab with a yellow band. This is perfect to represent a late WW2 Mark II grenade. It is actually a Mark II Practice Grenade which was originally issued with blue paint, but has been painted yellow for display purposes. Totally INERT and there are no flammable or explosive components. $39.00 (View Picture) 13425 U.S. Grenade, Hand Practice, Mark II - This is the practice version of the Mark II Fragmentation Grenades which prior to 1943 were painted yellow, and afterward were painted Olive Drab with a yellow band. This practice version is identical in appearance, but the blue color denotes it is a practice, not combat version. Additionally, the practice version has a large hole cast in the base, while the “live” grenades use a threaded plug to seal a threaded hole in the base after loading. This is totally INERT and there are no flammable or explosive components. $35.00 (View Picture) 13424 U.S. Grenade, Hand Fragmentation, Mark II (yellow) - Prior to 1943 the “live” hand grenades were painted yellow, and afterward were painted Olive Drab with a yellow band. This is perfect to represent an early WW2 Mark II grenade. It is actually a Mark II Practice Grenade which was originally issued with blue paint, but has been painted yellow for display purposes. Totally INERT and there are no flammable or explosive components. $45.00 (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) 15263 OP 1664 (VOLUME 1 WITH CHANGE 1 INSERTED) U.S. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE - 300 pages 8” x 10.5” with cardboard covers. Originally published May 1947 with change 1 dated 15 January 1869 incorporated. This publication contains information on the characteristics of construction and operation [of ordnance items] of value to the student of ordnance. This publication supersedes the handbooks on American explosive ordnance published by the U.S. Navy Bomb Disposal School. This covers Navy projectiles, projectile fuzes and propellants from 40mm through 16 inch, including “pounders” and 7.2 inch Hedgehog projectiles. Also, cartridge cases and bag charges, point and base fuzes, and tracers. Plus Rockets and rocket fuzes (both Army and Navy types). Pyrotechnics covered include hand and pistol type flares, and various smoke, photoflash and other smoke or flare signals including ground pyrotechnics and surface ship and submarine pyrotechnics. Most items include a cutaway drawing showing details, plus a list of component parts and various alternative component and marking details. An invaluable reference for all this type material in use from the early 1900s through the Vietnam era. Used excellent. {NOTE: Parts 5 through 7 are contained in a separate volume and cover land mines, various types of bombs and bomb fuzes and missiles, but that second volume is NOT included, nor do I have a copy of it.) $150.00 (View Picture) 15262 OP 2213 PYROTECHNICS AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPLOSIVE ITEMS - 245 pages 8” x 10.5” with cardboard covers. Originally published December 1957, this has Supplement 1 dated January 1963 which has changes 1 through 5 entered. This publication contains information on flares (aircraft and surface), markers, signals (including many 37mm flare gun, rifle grenade and mortar types), photoflash bombs and devices, miscellaneous cartridges such as ejection seat, engine starter, bomb ejection rack, canopy removers, electric primers, underwater sound signals, and mine sweeping cable cutters. Also safety and disposition information. The supplement is mainly various submarine and surface vessel location markers, and the Mark 79 Illumination Signal Kit (pen type flare gun). Most items include a cutaway drawing showing details, plus a list of component parts and various alternative component and marking details. An invaluable reference for all this type material in use from WW2 through the Vietnam era. Used excellent. $150.00 (View Picture) 15261 OP 2238 IDENTIFICATION OF AMMUNITION - Dated September 1957. 119 pages 8” x 10.5”plus 16 pages of COLOR illustrations showing markings for ammunition and containers and color samples plus 120 other illustrations in the text pages. Cardboard covers. “This publication provides instructions for painting, marking, and lettering Navy ammunition and ammunition containers, its purpose is twofold: (1) to indicate the proper methods for applying identifying colors and legends to ammunition and ammunition containers, and (2) to aid in the interpretation of such colors and legends. It also briefly describes identification procedures for ammunition and containers procured by the Navy from the Department of the Army.” After some general background information and list of standard abbreviations it deals with each type of ammunition separately (e.g.- 3 inch and larger AP; 3 inch and larger Common; 3 inch and larger AAC and HC, BL&P, etc) then other gun type ammunition, 20mm and 40mm and other fixed type ammunition; rocket and hedgehog type munitions, etc. Then on to depth charges, torpedo warheads, bombs, demolition material, pyrotechnics, and ammunition containers (Cans, boxes, crates etc for any of the above). Finally, they deal with Army-Navy ammunition types, mainly small arms but also other Army type items used by the Navy. An invaluable reference for anyone restoring or researching all this type material in use from WW2 through the Vietnam era. Used excellent. $150.00 (View Picture) 15247 DUMMY M78/M78A1 CONCRETE PIERCING FUZE FOR U.S. ARTILLERY PROJECTILES(?) - At least that what we think it is, as suggested by one smart Redleg (The Armorer at http://thedonovan.com/ ).Unmarked but threads look to be about the same size (1 7/8”?) as standard U.S. artillery fuzes. About 3.5” overall and about 2 3/8 “ at the widest point. Rounded shape suggests it might be for a rocket or something, not an artillery shell. Painted OD. Someone has been looking for one of these, and this is their happy day! $25.00 (View Picture) 15193 30 x 167 mm TP round for the Philco-Ford candidate for GAU-8 project (Live round?) - This was a circa 1972-73 competitor to the GE 30 x 173 design which ended up winning acceptance for designation as the GAU-8 and eventual use in the A-10 Warthog aircraft. The Philco-Ford round is seen with case lengths of 165, 166 or 167 mm, and there seems to be very little reliable information about it. This round has an aluminum alloy case and the projectile has a nylon rotating band. The blue projectile is stenciled 30MM TP, MHR LOT 1-3 72. Good condition with most of the gray anodized (or painted) case finish remaining except in a ring around the center, probably from being cycled through the feed mechanism at some point. Except for the projectile markings, this is totally unmarked. The primer is not dented and there is an unknown substance in the case, either propelling powder, or possibly an inert filler. Therefore we are unsure if this is an inert training/sales dummy, or a live TP round with the inert projectile (with no explosive charge at all, only the propelling charge). This must be handled with appropriate caution. $195.00 (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) 15206 U.S. M739 POINT DETONATING FUZE (INERT) - Some scrapes and dings, and the tip has be slightly deformed but cleaned up with a file. The M739 could be set for superquick or delayed action, and was used on the 105mm and 155mm projectiles in the Vietnam era and later, including HE, Gas and WP rounds, and probably can be used with other size and types with the same thread size. $35.00 (View Picture) 15043 M26, M50, M56 OVAL "LEMON" GRENADE - Actually a M30 practice grenade painted OD to imitate the explosive M26, M50 or M56 fragmentation grenades. This has a cast iron body, while the M26 has two stamped steel sections. Great for a display of Cold War or Vietnam era Militaria. No flammable or explosive components and has hole in base so it cannot be turned into something more dangerous than a rock from your garden. INERT. $35.00 (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) 14621 Scarce 1.65” Hotchkiss Mountain Gun Canister round by Winchester (brass 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 a canister round with the brass case made by Winchester, and has the ordnance inspection mark on the base. The canister is contained in a drawn brass case n a “bullet” shape, lightly stamped on the side “AM. O. Co” for the American Ordnance Company. The powder has been removed from this example, but it displays as a complete live round. Overall near excellent with just some mild tarnish on the unpolished brass case. $375.00 (View Picture) 14620 Scarce 1.65” Hotchkiss Mountain Gun Canister round by Winchester (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 a canister round with the brass case made by Winchester, and has the ordnance inspection mark on the base. The canister is contained in a soldered tin case, painted with a black lacquer finish. The powder has been removed from this example, but it displays as a complete live round. Overall near excellent with just some minor scrapes and scratches on the lacquer and mild tarnish on the unpolished brass case. $375.00 (View Picture) 12795 Russian 30 x 165 mm dummy cartridge for Shipunov 2A42 gun - This is a single barrel automatic gun used since the 1980s on several BMP type vehicles and attack helicopters. This is a factory loaded dummy with a hole in the side of the case and empty projectile. Headstamp is 248-77, XO, 184-N and projectile is marked 1-76 K. Overall excellent condition. Scarce round in the US. INERT- no flammable or explosive components $95.00 (View Picture) 12794 Low Velocity belted 30mm Rounds- lot of 3 different - These trace their origin to German aircraft guns of WW2. Post war development continued under the French as the DEFA, and the British as the ADEN, and also variants in the U.S., some of which were interoperable with the DEFA/ADEN guns. (A) U.S. Army WECOM 30 type: This round was developed during the 1960’s and 1970’s for use in helicopter guns. It has larger head and belt dimensions than most other low velocity 30mm rounds. Made with both brass and aluminum cases these are unique in having percussion primers. It was used in guns XM140, XM188 and XM230. This round has been superseded by the M788 series used in the AH-64 gunships and will work with the DEFA and ADEN. This example has a brass case with a hole in the side, and is a factory assembled dummy, with a bluepainted projectile stenciled 30MM CTG DUMMY. (B) British High Velocity ADEN 30 x 111 B brass cased round [compared to the 30 x 86 B low velocity ADEN round]. This is a late issue British ADEN round, used quite extensively in aircraft guns throughout the UK. The belt is “headstamped” D62 CY 71 PRAC. Nice fired case with a wooden dummy bullet added although it has acquired some dents and scrapes. (C) French DEFA 550 series ?30 x 112 B case with fired projectile. This steel cased round is the late issue high velocity round for the French 550 Series DEFA guns. It is manufactured in several countries and is quite popular with the Israeli Air Force. The case is headstamped 30-550-DEFA, 2 MF 83 FR. Projectile shows rifling marks and the dummy fuze section shows very minor damage, and primer has been removed. There is an excellent article in the International Ammunition Association Journal 315 on the whole family of low velocity rounds. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. The lot of three for $65.00 (View Picture) 12792 U.S. 37 X 223 mmSR BRASS CASE M17, 1942 dated with AP projectile - This was a semi-rimmed cartridge developed prior to WW2 for use in the M1A2 anti-aircraft gun, and also used briefly in the ANM9 aircraft gun during WW2. Projectile is the uncapped version of the 37mm and probably more correctly would be found in the 37mm case M16 as used in the tank and anti-tank guns. Projectile is fired with intact rotating band with rifling marks and also appearing sandblasted. INERT- no flammable or explosive components $50.00 (View Picture) 14915 U.S. NAVY 3"/50 BRASS CASE - 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, 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, probably from the WW2 period (most later cases were steel). It was polished at one time, but has turned a dingy tarnish under some protective lacquer. The base marks are illegible due to corrosion on the base. Can be cleaned up with a bit of work (except the base will never look great). $49.00 (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) 14913 U.S. 90MM GUN BRASS SHELL CASING- 1954 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 brass case as used in all those applications. Headstamp is clear, including 90MM M19 and 1954 date and Lot FA 4-47. The base has some corrosion and crud, but balance of the case is a mellow patina and should polish up if you are a Brasso addict. Ink stamped “Shell M[714?]/ SMOKELESS / FLASHLESS”. Steel cases are pretty common but the large brass cases have mostly been recyled as scrap by now, and pre-1970s are hard to find. Overall VG-fine with expected normal imperfections of a 50 years old case that was once fired. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $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) 13094 U.S. NAVY 5”/38 ILLUMINATING PROJECTILE MARK 55 MOD 1 - A nice fired projectile with excellent rotating band, although showing the rifling marks. Repainted and new stencil markings reapplied. Comes with Mechanical Time Fuze Mark 50 Mod 5, and also the correct cast brass nose cap used in storage and shipping to protect the fuze and removed just before being placed in the hoist to be raised into the gun turret. I cannot find reference to a Mark 55 Mod 1 Illuminating round, and think this may be an error by the person who did the restoration stenciling, and that perhaps he intended to make it Mark 44, which was one of the illuminating rounds (often called “star shells” in the Navy.) INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $195.00 (View Picture) 13093 U.S. NAVY 5”/54 HE HIGH CAPACITY PROJECTILE MARK 64 MOD 0 - A nice fired projectile with excellent rotating band, although showing the rifling marks. Repainted and correct stencil markings reapplied. Comes with Mark 73 Mod 5 Fuze (with additional markings Model CL AR [etc]) not the Point Detonating Fuze Mark 51 Mod 0 as indicated by the stenciled markings. I am not sure that the stencil markings are accurate, as I cannot find info on the Mark 64 Mod 0 High Capacity projectile for any of the 5”/54 guns (slow fire as used on the CV-41 class, or the Mark 42 or Mark 45 rapid fire mounts). This may be an error by the person who did the restoration stenciling. Still a nice looking round and most people will never notice a number being incorrect. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $195.00 (View Picture) 13067 U.S. 105MM GUN CARTRIDGE CASE AND PROJECTILE DUMMY M457 - This is a dummy version of the 105mm HEP-T M393A2 cartridge was adopted in 1964, which saw use in Vietnam. The combat version was 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, and had a rounded nose rather than the pointed shape usually seen. 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 example was made as a "Dummy Cartridge M457 for M68 gun". The projectile has been repainted to the correct original colors and markings, and the case shows assorted minor wear. A very impressive looking round. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the projectile or case. $175.00 (View Picture) 13050 U.S. 105MM GUN STEEL CASE - Steel Case M148A1B1 with illegible date (circa 1970s?). Case has fired primer in place. Case has been painted OD color and the pain thas chipped and scraped and would look better if stripped or repainted. A good decorative item that is cheap. These were use in the tanks with 105mm guns (late M48 and M60 series). $25.00 (View Picture) 13049 U.S. 90mm BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE M19 dated 1953 - Made for use in the 90mm gun M36 and M41 used in various models of tanks, and also the M54 gun used as a self propelled anti-tank weapon. You see lots of the steel 90mm cases, but few of the brass. Headstamp 90mm M19, maker code and 1953 date. Some ink stamped loading markings remain. Nice case, just a bit dirty with minimal dings $125.00 (View Picture) 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) 13042 U.S. 155mm Gun/Howitzer Projectile, Tactical CS Gas, XM631 - A nice fired projectile with excellent rotating band, although showing the rifling marks. Photo shows the fiberglass “grommet” protector used to cover the rotating band in storage or shipping, but you can see the rifling marks in the gap where it opens. Repainted and correct stencil markings reapplied. No baseplate. Comes with a lifting eye in lieu of a fuze, but we will replace that with a MTF or PDF fuze at no extra charge if you prefer one of those instead of the lifting eye. Loaded weight on these is about 96 pounds, containing five canisters of CS gas which are expelled (along with the base plate) by an expelling charge, much like an illuminating round. The CS gas (commonly called “tear gas”) is not lethal and can be used to demoralize troops, or cause them to vacate a strategic objective without much material damage. An interesting projectile and load not familiar to many people. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $195.00 (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) 14583 U.S. Navy 37 x 137mmR “Heavy 1 pounder” case and projectile by Winchester dated May 1891 - Headstamp is WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co. and dated 5-91. Armor Piercing (or solid shot) projectile band also marked with Winchester name and Hotchkis Patent. 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 displays very nicely. Empty, INERT. INERT no explosive components. $149.00 (View Picture) 14582 BRITISH/CANADIAN/U.S. 75MM GUN BRASS CASE- 1944 DATED - Standard brass case M18 for the 75mm gun as originally used in the M3 and M4 tanks, and other field artillery applications during WW2. This is dimensionally the same as the WW1 75mm/3 inch cases, just slightly newer version for manufacturing purposes. This one is in need of a good cleaning. 1944 dated. Note the use of the US M18 nomenclature but the presence of the British (or Canadian) broad arrow acceptance stamp. Faint ink stamped markings on the base are also British style (for reduced charge?). Remember, during WW2 the U.S. was indeed “the arsenal of Democracy” and provided much of the munitions used by allies around the world. (Sadly, our industrial capacity has been so gutted by silly environmental rules and union featherbedding demands that we no longer have much capacity to make anything. It would not be good to try to buy ammo from China if we ever get in a war with them.) Fired primer in place. Some minor dents and dings. Empty, INERT no explosive components. $65.00 (View Picture) 14580 U.S. 75MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE- 1942 DATED - Headstamped 75mm M18 which has been marked out. Case was originally full length for the 75mm Gun, but has been cut to the 75mm Howitzer length (or possible for use as a saluting round??). Has fired 1943 dated primer in place, needs to be cleaned or polished. Some minor dents/dings. INERT no explosive components. $20.00 (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) 13084 U.S. 81MM MORTAR SHELL ILLUMINATING M301A3 - The Fuze, time M84A1 and tail assembly have dates mostly circa 1969-1973. 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 has been repainted and restenciled with correct markings. (Upon request, we will also throw in one of the parachutes which slowed the descent of the flare- mint unissued, just downloaded from complete rounds.) INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $175.00 (View Picture) 14418 WW2 era U.S. 40mm Bofors case and projectile (OD paint) - Typical WW2 Navy Bofors loading. Projectile body has remnants of a coat of OD paint over the bright steel, and will look great when cleaned and repainted. Fuze cover is painted OD as well. BRASS case with 11-44 date is a bit dirty and tarnished but not all beat up. A good project round to fix up to fill a gap in your collection. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $65.00 (View Picture) 14416 WW2 era U.S. 40mm Bofors case and HEIT-SD projectile - Typical WW2 Bofors Navy loading. Projectile body has been cleaned and repainted and the correct color coded markings applied. The were solid AP shot with a tracer cavity at the rear and a ballistic windshield for the nose. BRASS case with 6-44 date is nice and polished so this one is ready for display. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $75.00 (View Picture) 14415 WW2 era U.S. 40mm Bofors case and HE Mark II projectile - Typical WW2 Bofors loading. Projectile body has been cleaned and repainted and the correct color coded markings applied for one of the early color codes with solid yellow body for HE and stenciled markings. Steel case with 6-45 date is nice with most of the chromate plating finish and is ready for display. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $75.00 (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) 14367 U.S. 105MM HOW CARTRIDGE CASE AND PROJECTILE, LEAFLET SHELL M84 - Externally, this is similar to the M314 Illuminating cartridges. Instead of the flare and parachute used in the illuminating round, the Leaflet Round M84 has three metal canisters filled leaflets in the projectile. When the fuze activates, the expelling charge blows the baseplate off the projectile and expels the canisters and disperses the leaflets around the target area. These are issued with the canisters empty so they can be filled in the field with whatever the psychological operations people think will demoralize the enemy, induce them to desert or whatever. (Sadam is sleeping with your wife while you are defending him. Vote Democrat so AL Queada will win….). This round is assembled from a fired projectile body (so the rotating band is engraved with rifling marks), repainted with the proper colors and markings. The M14 brass case is dated 1971 and made by RAN (meaning unknown but probably a US maker). Comes with a dummy fuze, or if requested, we will replace it with an inert MTF fuze. Total length about 31 inches and weight about 40 pounds. Overall excellent condition. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $225.00 (View Picture) 14366 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER CARTRIDGE CASE AND PROJECTILE TACTICAL CS [Teargas], XM629 - This round is intended to harass personnel by emitting irritant fumes. The actual projectile contains a CS riot control agent which causes extreme burning of the eyes, coughing, difficulty in breathing and chest tightness. Externally, this is similar to the M314 Illuminating cartridges. Instead of the flare and parachute used in the illuminating round, the Tactical CS round has four plastic canisters filled with the CS gas with ignition charges. When the fuze activates, the expelling charge blows the baseplate off the projectile and expels the CS canisters with the ignition charges lit. The CS gas will bern for about 60 seconds but unless dispersed by wind, it will mae an area very unfriendly for a while. This round is assembled from a correct M314 projectile body (dated 1975), repainted with the proper colors and markings. The brass case is dated 1968 and made by IVI (Industries Valcartier Inc., Valcartier, Quebec, Canada) to NATO standards. Comes with a PDF fuze, or if requested, we will replace it with an inert MTF fuze. Total length about 31 inches and weight about 40 pounds. Overall excellent condition. INERT- no flammable or explosive components or CS gas. $295.00 (View Picture) 13990 WWI GERMAN 120MM HOWITZER/MORTAR CASE (OBTURATOR) - Usually thought of as a cartridge casing, these are actually more of an orbutrator used to seal the breech of the gun. Nicely marked POLTE, MAGDEBURG NOV 1914. Primer removed. Dull and tarnished but will polish up if you like them that way. Roughly 5.5 inch diameter and about 5 inches high. $95.00 (View Picture) 13099 U.S. WW2 57MM DRILL CARTRIDGE M22 - For the 57mm anti-tank gun (also used by the British under the designation 6 pounder). These were effective against the PzKpfw IV and similar tanks, but failed to penetrate the Panther or Tiger series armor. Steel case with 1943 date and M23AB1 designation for the case ink stamped on the case. Crisp markings on the rotating band, and stenciled markings on the black painted projectile. Used by gun crews to practice loading and reloading rapidly. Excellent to about mint unissued, complete with the well marked excellent condition fiber shipping tube. Impressive looking round for display with other efforts to stop tanks, such as bazooka rounds, rifle grenades, mines, etc. $125.00 (View Picture) 13084 U.S. 81MM MORTAR SHELL ILLUMINATING M301A3 - The Fuze, time M84A1 and tail assembly have dates mostly circa 1969-1973. 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 has been repainted and restenciled with correct markings. (Upon request, we will also throw in one of the parachutes which slowed the descent of the flare- mint unissued, just downloaded from complete rounds.) INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $175.00 (View Picture) 13072 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER CARTRIDGE CASE AND PROJECTILE WP SMOKE M60A1 - This type cartridge, loaded with white phosphorous (WP) is intended for use to provide screening smoke for the battlefield and for a limited incendiary effect. Externally it resembles the M1 High Explosive round. These usually have the point detonating fuze, which will activate when it hits the ground activating a burster charge which will rupture the casing and disperse the 4 pounds of white phosphorous which then ignites on contact with the air forming dense white smoke. This round is assembled from a correct M60 projectile body (dated 1975), repainted with the proper colors and markings. The brass case is dated 1968 and made by IVI (Industries Valcartier Inc., Valcartier, Quebec, Canada) to NATO standards. Comes with a dummy fuze, or if requested, we will replace it with an inert PDF fuze. Total length about 31 inches and weight about 40 pounds. Overall excellent condition. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $295.00 (View Picture) 13070 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER CARTRIDGE CASE AND PROJECTILE ILLUMINATING M314A2 - This round is used to eject a flare with a 70 inch diameter parachute to provide 450,000 candle power of illumination for a minimum of 60 seconds. It can be fired up to about10,000 yards (about 5.7 miles). Prior to the current widespread use of night vision devices, battlefield illumination was necessary to prevent enemy attacks at night. This example is a fired projectile (which of course left the rifling marks on the rotating band) which has been nicely cleaned and repainted with the correct colors and markings. The projectile is dated 1968, and the 1972 dated case is the M14B4 type made of spiral wrapped steel. The case has some pitting on the base, but has been very nicely cleaned and repainted in the brown lacquer type finish. Fuze is M564 Mechanical Time Fuse, superquick. When fired, the time fuze would activate a small expelling charge that knocked a baseplate off the rear of the projectile. All explosive or flammable components have been removed, so it is strictly INERT. $195.00 (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) 13078 U.S. 57MM RECOILLESS RIFLE CARTRIDGE CASE AND PROJECTILE WP SMOKE M308A1 - The White Phosphorous Smoke, (WP) cartridge M308A1 is used primarily for screening and spotting. The external contour and in ballistics, are similar to the HE M306A1. It differs in the projectile filler of WP (smoke) and in the addition of a steel adapter at the nose end of the projectile. The adapter accommodates fuze and burster assembly M21. Used exclusively with the smoke round, the burster assembly is fabricated from aluminum and steel and contains .19 ounces of tetryl. Functioning of the fuze on impact causes detonation of the burster which ruptures the projectile body, dispersing the WP (smoke) charge, The WP charge ignites on contact with the air, creating a dense white Smoke. Max range is about 4,500 yards. Excellent display example made from the standard HE type projectile instead of the type with the adapter. Fuze is custom made dummy. Very nicely repainted and remarked projectile and simulated cardboard liner in the casing. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $150.00 (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) 13098 U.S. Navy 3”/50 Dummy Drill Round (all metal type) - The composite wood and metal versions made for loading machine use are quite common, and rather showy. This is made from all metal with some sort of plated finish. Drawing number and nomenclature are stamped on the base, but hard to read. Used overall fine to excellent. I believe that some of the 3”/50 guns were actually mounted for tank destroyer use by the Army, so this would fit in either a Navy or Army collection. Totally INERT with no flammable or explosive components. $85.00 (View Picture) 13708 U.S. Navy 37 x 137mmR “1 pounder” case and projectile- 5-1901 - Headstamp is WNY (Washington Navy Yard) 5-1901 E.C.H.L. [anchor] ATC. Projectile band marked E.P.F. and circled B. Base is marked 1-PDR.T. MK V B.S. CO 13-14 and anchor. This was for use in guns in the Span-Am and WW1 era. INERT. $95.00 (View Picture) 12931 U.S. Navy 37 x 137mmR “1 pounder” case and projectile- 12-1901 - U.S. Navy 37 x 137mmR “1 pounder” case and projectile- 12-1901 Headstamp is WNY (Washington Navy Yard) 12-1901, 1-PDR.H, E.C.H.L. [anchor] ALN. Projectile is made by Winchester with full markings, inlcuding Hotchkiss patent dates through 1883, and a letter within a star Navy inspector markings. This has the case shortened to about 123mm, and a groove cut in the rotating band at the point where the case would normally end. At least an oddity, and perhaps a great treasure to someone who knows more about these. $95.00 (View Picture) 12927 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER M60 PROJECTILE AND MTF - The M60 projectile is for chemical or smoke (white phosphorous) loadings. Demilled by having a 5/8" hole drilled in the side above the rotating band and then burned or just left in the weather for a long time so it is nasty and rusty looking. Inert Mechanical Time Fuze M565 is installed. Rotating bands pretty good with with assorted dings from rough handling. Needs a good cleaning and repaint job and will turn out nicely. Totally INERT, not nasty or explosive or flammable components. $95.00 (View Picture) 12924 U.S. NAVY 5"/38 HE-PD PROJECTILE AND FUZE (INERT) - (NALC D238) Mark 35 Mod 5 or 6 with PDF Mark 7. About 90-95% of the original paint remains. These come complete with the fuze protective cap. They have been demilled by cutting a large hole in the base, and neatly cutting the rotating bands into two pieces. We include two pieces that should overlap a bit, so you can trim them up to fit. (We recommend using a file or belt sander on the top of the band just enough to allow it to fit into the groove in the projectile, then trim up the ends of one piece and then carefully fit the other for a tight fit. Secure in place using epoxy and claming the band sections with rubber tubing until the epoxy sets. Fill in any gaps between the sections with copper filings mixed in epoxy.) The HE-PD round was the primary shore bombardment round for Naval Gunfire Support operations in WW2, Korea and Vietnam. These are probably Vietnam era but I could not find any dates. Totally INERT, no explosive or flammable components. $150.00 (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) 12774 WW2 40mm Bofors Dummy Cartridge Mark 2 - 1-45 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 assorted dings and abuse, and one side of the case is heavily corroded (this is the side shown in the photo). Could be cleaned up and the projectile repainted, but displays okay as is. Holes in side are correct for visual ID of this round. $35.00 (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) 13021 U.S. 90mm BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE M19 dated 1953 - Made ofr use in the 900 gun M36 and M41 used in various models of tanks, and also the M54 gun used as a self propelled anti-tank weapon. You see lots of the steel 90mm cases, but few of the brass. Headstamp 90mm M19, maker code and 1953 date. Some ink stamped loading markings remain. Nice case, just a bit dirty with minimal dings. $95.00 (View Picture) 13020 U.S. 120MM Armor Piercing-Tracer (AP-T) projectile M358 for M58 gun - A scarce projectile for the little used M58 cannon in the abortive M103 Heavy tank. Designed for direct assault and support for medium tanks against Soviet armor. Huge size, small engine, weight, short range and poor reliability were problems. Adopted by the Army in 1957, but immediately deadlined for solution to many problems, and phased out of service in the 1960s. Some were used by the USMC. This is the T115E5 developmental version of the M358 AP-T projectile- basically a 50 pound piece of hardened steel, about 5 inches in diameter. It has not been fired, and the double rotating bands are intact but showing lots of dings and scars. Some scattered pitting, mainly on the ogvie. These had an aluminum ballistic windshield that just attached to the front of the projectile. It would be easy to turn one out of wood and when painted up it would look like it is ready for some serious hole punching. $195.00 (View Picture) 13009 U.S. Navy 3”/50 Dummy Cartridge Mark 1 Mod 1 with shipping can - Made for use in loading machines for drill to reduce time needed to manually load the old 3”/50 slow fire mounts. Made to accept a mechanical time fuze (included, although can indicates it is not included) so they can include practice using the fuze setter as well. Mint unissued, with the storage tank having some minor dings and storage dirt but all markings intact. Not dated, but probably circa 1943. $65.00 (View Picture) 13091 U.S NAVY 5"/54 STEEL CASE (dated 11-68) - Typical steel case Mark 9 Mod 0 as used with the 5”/54 guns during most of their service life span. Case is overall fine-excellent with good stencil markings. This is the standard day or night full charge loading under with SPDF (flashless) powder, further identified by yellow F on the base and FLASHLESS on the side of the case. Looks like this was loaded or inspected at Subic Bay in 1968 (SB-68 on the base). Overhauled at Bangor in 1974, and eventually downloaded after the venerable and reliable 5”/38s were all retired from service. Has plug at the mouth end made of Bakelite type material, marked 5 IN MK 7 Mod 0 lot and maker info and 1948 date. A nice representative example of the 5”/54 steel case, ready for your 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. $85.00 (View Picture) 13054 U.S. 106MM RECOILLESS RIFLE LACQUERED STEEL CASE for HEAT M344A1 - This type case appears to be unique among the 106mm Recoilless family due to the addition of a second hole in the base (for loading), to be closed by a threaded plug. It is a case M93B1 and apparently is only used with the folding finned HEAT projectile of the HEAT M344A1 round. Used excellent, possibly repainted but displays nicely. Totally INERT. $49.00 (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) 12579 U.S. Navy 76mm BRASS case for 76mm 62 Cal OTO Melara gun. - About 25 inches long. Headstamp markings 76mm 62 cal and some sort of maker code and date(?) 0879 and a (?) drawing number. Heavily tarnished with some heavy spots of green/white corrosion. One small dent about halfway down the case. The 76mm OTO Melara gun was used on the FFG-7 Oliver Hazard Perry class of Frigates from their introduction in the late 1970s until their decommissioning in the mid 1990s. This is a pretty neat gun system (albeit a somewhat puny 3 inch bore) with a 80 round per minute rate of fire, and maximum range of 11.5 statute miles.INERT $95.00 (View Picture) 12754 U.S. 90MM AP-T PROJECTILE M318A1- 1967 DATE - This was the standard armor defeating projectile for the M48 series of tanks until the M48A5 was upgunned to 105mm. The projectile is hardened steel, with a pointed windshield to achieve maximum velocity, and minimize deflection upon initial impact. Overall fine condition with a few minor dings on the rotating band. Most of the original paint remains, along with the white stenciled markings and red TTTT to indicate color of tracer element. About 14 inches tall. INERT. $95.00 (View Picture) 12267 WW2 Japanese brass shell casing for 105 Howitzer/Gun - 105 x 235mm (or something pretty close to that). The same cartridges were used with the Type 91 105mm Howitzers and the Type 14 and Type 92 Field Guns. An exceptionally nice clean case free of dents. Has been lightly polished with Brasso, but only enough to clean it up and it has started to mellow to a nice patina again. We see a lot f Jap cases in the 37mm and smaller category, but this is the first 105mm case we have encountered. INERT. $149.00 (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) 12798 - U.S. 75mm Recoilless rifle case - Lacquered steel case with nearly all the finish remaining. Good markings on the base, and looks like 1951 date on the primer. INERT $35.00 (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)
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)
8634 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). Cartridge cases are USN Mark 3 dated 1945, made of steel but with a brass colored coating that looks great. Various lot number type markings 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 fuze covers unscrew to reveal that they too are empty. Some minor corrosion on some of the 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. Your choice of fuze colors (if available) red and white; red and yellow; or black. Overall excellent. INERT $55.00 (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) 7769 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER CASE, BRASS- Classic 105mm Howitzer case made of brass, not the steel version which is more often encountered. 1953 dated on the headstamp. Primer removed. Case is dirty and tarnished to a chocolate brown patina, otherwise fine-excellent. The 105 howitzer was a very widely used weapon from WW2 through Vietnam. INERT $65.00 (View Picture) 6897 U.S. NAVY 3'/50 SALUTING CASE (BRASS) - Headstamp 3 IN 50 CAL MK 7 MOD 0 NS 2-1948, D.C.M. [anchor] and SALUTING. One small 1/4" diameter hole just above rim for lamp wire. Base has about 3" layer of plaster for weight. I believe that this case was made as a short one, specifically for saluting gun use, and not cut down by the lamp maker. For a while after WW2, major combatants did not have dedicated 40mm saluting batteries, so they would use the 3"/50 secondary armament with saluting charges. (Reminds me of the story when a U.S. Warship fired on the Spanish fort on Guam in 1898, and a rowboat hastily proceeded to the ship to apologize for being unable to return the salute, only to be informed that Spain and the U.S. were at war, and their immediate surrender was required. INERT $29.00 (View Picture) 4774 US 81MM MORTAR ILLUMINATING ROUND - Pretty good example, about 25" overall length. Has coat of aluminum paint on some parts. Body stamped M301A3 and 11-1972 date. Fin section has 1-73 date. Fuze has safety pin and is marked Fuze, Time M84A1 and 9-72 date. Fuze has burned residue inside but it nice and clean on outside. Either the pusher plate or part of the flare cannister (burned) replaced inside the body. Empty, INERT. $149.00 (View Picture) 1447- 20mm- 4 dummy ctgs, 1 loose projectile.inert The lot for $10.00 **SOLD** 4409 USAF 105mm Howitzer Round- The 105 howitzer is the largest aircraft mounted gun type armament. These are used in the AC-130 gun ship, along with 40mm Bofors types, and 20mm Vulcan (Gatling) type cannon. I have been told by a former AC-130 pilot (my old roommate) that they can put the first round from the 105mm through the windshield of a vehicle from half a mile away, in the dark. Having neither a spare vehicle nor any extra ammo nor a AC-130 with crew and fuel card, I have not had a chance to verify this, but it sounds like something I am glad we can do. This round is a fired 105mm case, with the normal headstamp markings stamped into the brass case 105MM M14 FCBC 1969. Ink stamped USAF ONLY CARTRIDGE M1(MOD), AMMO LOT [?] 77-553. Projectile may or may not be exactly correct, but is 105mm practice or dummy projectile with stamped markings 78 NOR-2-15 1977 105MM M468. Rotating band not engraved from firing. Empty inert, of course.INERT **SOLD**3316 Grenade Launcher, M1 for M1903 Springfield - Marked "U.S. RIFLE .30 M1903A1, and also has KM logo of the maker (Knapp-Monarch). This is the correct WW2 "Grenade Launcher, M1" made for use with the M1903 series rifles. This is not to be confused with the "Grenade launcher, M2" made for the M1917 rifle, many of which were arsenal converted to "Grenade Launcher, M1" for use with the M1903 series rifles by slightly enlarging the hole for the muzzle and stamping "03" over the "17" marking.. You will often see photos of troops where most have M1 rifles but a few have M1903s, bacuse the M1903 was issueed along with this type launcher until they finally developed the M7 launcher for the M1 Garand. Outside looks very good although blue-black finish has been touched up. Tough to find in any condition. Only second one I have been able to find in several years. Will include a grenade launcher sight M15 and couple of cartridges if you request them when ordering. INERT **SOLD** 4031 U.S. 3 inch case- EARLY!- Headstamp 3 In Field Guns, Mod. of 02-04&05, FA 1910. Indented primer marked FA and date code 12 9 (partially obliterated. Base of case has groove about .1" wide about 3/8" in from the edge, filled with white paint. Former owner claimed this was ID ring to identify type of cartridge, but I am not familiar with details of this system. About 10.75" tall. Nicely polished and lacquered. Mouth of case has split about 1 inch long that is not too obvious. Neat Early round as used in the Mexican Border campaign and in WW1.INERT **SOLD**3865 Japanese Mine training set Made by the U.S. Army in 1945 to train troops expected to encounter Japanese mines. Housed in pine box aprox 13" x 40" x 6" and weighing 40 lbs. Contains one "yardstick" antitank mine, one type 3 land mine, one type 93 antitank mine, a magnetic mine, and 4 or 5 fuzes used with these. Set is incomplete, missing a dummy type 97 hand grenade and one fuze. These are visually identical to the actual Japanese mines, but lack moving internal parts to fuzes, etc and of course, the explosive charges. Totally inert. About unused, just a little dirty from 50 years storage. Box has some expected chips and dings and shrunken joints. Photocopy of TB ENG 79 "Use of Japanese Mine Training Aid Set No. 2" dated June 1945 is included but small portions of text were cut off in copying. Neat stuff. INERT **SOLD**3234 USN WW2 6"/47 Brass shell case The largest cases used by USN ships in WW2, mounted aboard light cruisers which continued to serve until the end of Vietnam. (Only the post-WW2 Salem class heavy cruisers with their 8"/55 case type guns used larger cases. Awesome firepower!!!- I did naval gunfire support spotting f |
