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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** 919 U.S. 105mm HOWITZER BRASS SHELL CASE- 1945 date - Standard 105 x 371mm rimmed M14 brass case for the 105mm Howitzers. This is in good-fine condition, heavily polished and lacquered but it needs to be stripped and done again. A couple of minor dings here and there. INERT- no flammable or explosive materials. $69.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 913 U.S. NAVY 40mm BOFORS STEEL SHELL CASE FROM WW2 - Brass Mark 3 dated 8-45. Steel, coated with one of the surface treatments being used to resist corrosion, but not sure which type. Aged to a powdery dirty gray-brown, but will probably clean up to a silvery-gold hue as the base did with a little steel wool to uncover the markings. Fired case, rusty inside. INERT- no flammable or explosive materials. $20.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 912 U.S. NAVY 40mm BOFORS BRASS SHELL CASE FROM WW2 - Brass Mark 2 dated 8-44. Nicely polished brass, with the mouth very slightly belled at the tip. INERT- no flammable or explosive materials. $25.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 911 U.S. NAVY 40mm BOFORS BRASS SHELL CASE FROM WW2 - Brass Mark 2 dated 3-45. Nice case except for a patch of ugly corrosion about 1” x 3” as shown in the photo, but it might clean up- or just keep that side to the back. INERT- no flammable or explosive materials. $25.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 910 NICE WW2 AMMUNITION FACTORY 40mm BOFORS AWARD PRESENTATION - Decal on the case reads “Awarded for one year perfect attendance. Doehler-Jarvis Corporation. Doehler Die Casting Division. Batavia Plant”. All parts are totally unmarked, so pulled from production before marking. Doehler dates back to about 1907 and by WW2 was the largest die casting company in the world making all sorts of products for many different industries, including components for ammunition, automotive, aviation, shipbuilding, and consumer goods in aluminum, bronze, magnesium, zinc, zamak, etc. Jarvis became part of the name in 1945, so these awards probably were given for service ending sometime in 1945 when contracts were being canceled and factories used up all sorts of work in progress for awards like this. Doehler probably made the nose piece for the 40mm which contains the fuze elements, and these were likely given to anyone in the plant, not just those working the fuze line. Still, it is a nice reminder that we won WW2 because our troops had all the gear they needed, thanks to our then massive industrial base which truly was the “Arsenal of Democracy.” Originally this was mounted on a turned wooden base secured by a screw into the primer hole, but base has been lost over the years, and it now has some green corrosion. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 897 SCARCE VICKERS 2.95 INCH MOUNTAIN GUN BRASS SHELL CASE (75 x 168mmR) - The 2.95 inch (75mm) Mountain guns were originally made for an Egyptian order. While not adopted by the British Army (which was happy with their 10 pounder or 2.75 inch mountain guns), they were used by most of the British colonies in Africa, and the U.S. Army purchased 12 in 1899 for use in the Philippines, and eventually ended up with 30 guns from Vickers and 100 made at Watervliet Arsenal. Vickers Sons & Maxim provided ammunition for most of the users, but by 1914 the U.S. was making some ammo at Frankford Arsenal for these. There is a nice Wiki write up on these at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QF_2.95-inch_mountain_gun Brass case not marked except for the VS&M logo of the Vickers Sons & Maxim company used when operating under that name circa 1897-1911, although the VS&M marks may have been used into WW1. Vickers made their first artillery piece in 1890, and added Nordenfelt and Maxim to the company in 1897. Nice shape with mellow chocolate patina. Possibly U.S. Army used, or possibly in Colonial Africa campaigns. Only second one of these we have ever seen. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $175.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 884 U.S. 75mm M18 BRASS CASE FOR SHERMAN TANK (75 x 350mmR) - And other 75mm field guns. Headstamps include 75mm GUN LOT 27-38 E.M.C. and AMM LOT with illegible number. Made circa 1938 and undoubtedly got used during WW2 in one of the 75mm field guns or the tank guns on the M3/M4 tanks. Nice clean case in excellent condintin with mellow patina. Primer removed. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $95.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 895 VIETNAM ERA CLUSTER BOMB BDU-28/B (INERT) - Bright reddish-orange body for tracking purpose after dropping during training. Typical cluster bomb with stainless steel cap and some sort of coating on the fins. Fins have some areas of rust, but overall VG-Fine condition. Marked "DUMMY BOMB, BDU 28/B Lot LOP-1-3 and 11-66 date. Spring loaded folding fins retard rate of descent and cause greater dispersion to ensure larger target area is covered. INERT $49.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 882 RARE WW2 RUSSIAN 76.2 x 558mmR AIR DEFENSE GUN BRASS SHELL CASE - This was first used with the 76mm Air Defense Gun Model 1931 (76-?? ???????? ????? ???. 1931 ?.) which was similar to the Vickers 3” anti-aircraft gun using a two wheel carriage. In 1938 a new gun was adopted, using the same ammunition, but on a four wheel mount, with some mechanical improvements, the 76mm Air Defense Gun M1938 (76-?? ???????? ????? ???. 1938 ?.). In 1939 production ceased when a more powerful 85mm gun was adopted using the same mount as the M1938. A number of M1931 guns were captured by Finland during the Winter War and were employed by them as the 76 ItK/31 ss during World War II. Likewise, M1931 guns captured by the Germans were given the designation 7.62 cm Flak M.31(r) and used until they were either worn out or their ammunition supply ran out. Some of the guns in Finland were adapted for coastal defense use, and were used into the 1980s for training purposes. This case is dated 1941 and has a 1940 dated primer. Overall excellent condition, nicely polished but in need of a touch up polish. One area on the neck/mouth of the case was covered by a taped label and is more shiny than the rest right now. First one of the rare cases we have found, great for a collection of AA cartridges, or Russian WW2 or Finnish Winter War collector. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $249.00 (View Picture) 1187 RARE U.S. NAVY 8”/55 BRASS SHELL CASE FOR MARK 71 MAJOR CALIBER LIGHT WEIGHT GUN (MCLWG) (203 x 1134mmR) - Do not confuse this with the 1940s vintage 203 x 1277mm cases used in the Mark 16 8”/55 rapid fire guns used on the heavy cruiser USS Des Moines (CA-134), USS Salem (CA-138) and USS Newport (CA-148).News). The Mark 71 gun was the result of an experimental program begun in 1960 to develop a lightweight “major caliber” gun for installation aboard destroyer size vessels to provide anti-surface and shore bombardment capability comparable to that of the heavy cruisers which were being decommissioned. Initially they planned to use the Army 175mm projectiles (about 140 pounds and a 35,000 yard range) but Army cancellation of the 175mm program resulted in the October 1969 decision to use the Navy 8”/55 projectiles weighing 260 pounds with a 32,000 yard range. The 175mm/60 caliber development was done by Northern Ordnance Division of FMC corporation, around a slightly shortened and necked down version of the existing 8”/55 cases. Nearly all the design and test work on the gun mount and loading mechanism was complete when the caliber change was ordered. The mount was then fitted with an 8” barrel (actually one from the cruiser Mark 16 mounts, although a revised design was planned if the project went into production) and testing continued. Only a single Mark 71 mount was ever made, tested first at Naval Weapons Laboratory Dahlgren, and then mounted aboard USS HULL (DD-945) from 1974-1979 for shipboard trials. The best source of info on the program is the “NWL Dahlgren Technical Evaluation of the 8 inch MCLWG Mark 71 Mod 0” dated February 1973, available on line at https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD0907961.pdf The new USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) class destroyers were being built with their forward gun mount location optimized for the 8”/55 Mark 71 MCLWG. Although the gun performed well on USS HULL, budget cuts during the disastrous Jimmy Carter era resulted in the “Spru cans” ending up with the 5”/54 Mark 45 rapid fire mounts instead of the costly 8”/55 Mark 71 system which was cancelled. The 175mm program’s brass shell cases were made in very small numbers, never reaching a formal “Mark-Mod” designation, but instead were identified as “175mm EX 1 MOD 0” or MOD 1, and like most Navy shell cases were made by Norris Industries (Norris-Thermador Corp., Los Angeles, CA) marked NIV and dated sometime in 1970. We have previously only seen one example of the 175mm case, about 10 year ago. The NWL Dahlgren report above notes on page 1 that “the cartridge case remained the same for both 175mm and 8 inch applications.” On page 25 they note that “Partial case separation occurred in early 8” firings with service and proof charges. Failures of a similar nature had also occurred in 175mm firings. It was found that the cases did not separate at service pressure, hence, only heat treated casings were used for full charge firings in rapid fire.” The 175mm MCLWG experimental case is nominally 175 x 11130mm rimmed per Robert Hawkinson’s “Big Bore Ammunition” case listing, and the 8”/55 MCLWG cases are 203 x 1134mm rimmed. There is more on the 8”/55 MCLWG program at http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_8-55_mk71.php THIS CASE IS a later 8” MCLWG case modified from the standard heavy cruiser 203 x 280mmR case marked “8 IN MARK 1 MOD 3 DR 517763“ along with “NIV 2 10 72”with obvious meanings. It is also stamped “8LWG-01 over 06-77” reflecting conversion of a late Vietnam era case for use aboard USS HULL in June 1977, two years after the last of the heavy cruisers had been mothballed. Case length measures 1134mm long, and mouth is somewhat over 203mm and nice and symmetrical. Case is overall excellent with a mellow chocolate patina, and one barely noticeable shallow dent towards the mouth. One hole about 3/8” diameter added about 3” above the rim to convert for lamp use. Very scarce, with only a handful surviving. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $895.00 (View Picture) 1186 RARE U.S. NAVY 175mm to 8”/55 BRASS SHELL CASE FOR MARK 71 MAJOR CALIBER LIGHT WEIGHT GUN (MCLWG) (203 x 1134mmR) - Do not confuse this with the 1940s vintage 203 x 1277mm cases used in the Mark 16 8”/55 rapid fire guns used on the heavy cruiser USS Des Moines (CA-134), USS Salem (CA-138) and USS Newport (CA-148).News). The Mark 71 gun was the result of an experimental program begun in 1960 to develop a lightweight “major caliber” gun for installation aboard destroyer size vessels to provide anti-surface and shore bombardment capability comparable to that of the heavy cruisers which were being decommissioned. Initially they planned to use the Army 175mm projectiles (about 140 pounds and a 35,000 yard range) but Army cancellation of the 175mm program resulted in the October 1969 decision to use the Navy 8”/55 projectiles weighing 260 pounds with a 32,000 yard range. The 175mm/60 caliber development was done by Northern Ordnance Division of FMC corporation, around a slightly shortened and necked down version of the existing 8”/55 cases. Nearly all the design and test work on the gun mount and loading mechanism was complete when the caliber change was ordered. The mount was then fitted with an 8” barrel (actually one from the cruiser Mark 16 mounts, although a revised design was planned if the project went into production) and testing continued. Only a single Mark 71 mount was ever made, tested first at Naval Weapons Laboratory Dahlgren, and then mounted aboard USS HULL (DD-945) from 1974-1979 for shipboard trials. The best source of info on the program is the “NWL Dahlgren Technical Evaluation of the 8 inch MCLWG Mark 71 Mod 0” dated February 1973, available on line at https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD0907961.pdf The new USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) class destroyers were being built with their forward gun mount location optimized for the 8”/55 Mark 71 MCLWG. Although the gun performed well on USS HULL, budget cuts during the disastrous Jimmy Carter era resulted in the “Spru cans” ending up with the 5”/54 Mark 45 rapid fire mounts instead of the costly 8”/55 Mark 71 system which was cancelled. The 175mm program’s brass shell cases were made in very small numbers, never reaching a formal “Mark-Mod” designation, but instead were identified as “175mm EX 1 MOD 0” or MOD 1, and like most Navy shell cases were made by Norris Industries (Norris-Thermador Corp., Los Angeles, CA) marked NIV and dated sometime in 1970. We have only ever seen one example of the 175mm case, about 10 year ago. The NWL Dahlgren report above notes on page 1 that “the cartridge case remained the same for both 175mm and 8 inch applications.” On page 25 they note that “Partial case separation occurred in early 8” firings with service and proof charges. Failures of a similar nature had also occurred in 175mm firings. It was found that the cases did not separate at service pressure, hence, only heat treated casings were used for full charge firings in rapid fire.” The 175mm MCLWG experimental case is nominally 175 x 11130mm rimmed per Robert Hawkinson’s “Big Bore Ammunition” case listing, and the 8”/55 MCLWG cases are 203 x 1134mm rimmed. There is more on the 8”/55 MCLWG program at http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_8-55_mk71.php THIS CASE IS MARKED “175mm EX 1 MOD “ along with “NIV LOT 1 0672”with obvious meanings and “PR 9” with meaning unknown. Case length measures 1134mm long, and mouth is somewhat over 203mm and nice and symmetrical, so this is almost certainly one of the 175mm cases later used on the 8”/55 program during the NWL Dahlgren testing, or possibly early in the shipboard tests. Case is overall excellent with a mellow chocolate patina, and one barely noticeable shallow dent towards the mouth. One hole about 3/8” diameter added about 3” above the rim to convert for lamp use. Very scarce, with only a handful surviving. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $895.00 (View Picture) 1149 BIG BRASS SHELL CASE- GREAT FOR THAT PROJECT! (ABOUT 5” x 24”) - People are always asking us for brass cases for crazy (to our way of thinking) projects that sound perfectly reasonable to their way of thinking. We hate to see them cut up a collector grade case, but here is one that they are welcome to fiddle with. Nominally, this would be called a 105 x 608mm Rimmed case by collectors. But project guys want to know the measurements, so here: Overall length is about 24 inches. The rim at the base measures about 5 ¾” diameter, and the body of the case ahead of the rim is about 5 5/16” diameter. The case tapers to about 4 ¾” at a point about 4 inches from the mouth, where there is a slight shoulder and the case reduces to just over 4”. However, the mouth of the case is dinged as shown in the photo, so it needs to be straightened out, or maybe you were going to cut it off shorter anyway. There is a large hole in the base of the case where the primer would go, and it is drilled, but not tapped, and is 1 1/2” diameter on the outside and has two steps down to about 1 ¼” diameter. This will polish up great. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (View Picture) 1063 WW1 GERMAN NAVY 17cm GUN BRASS SHELL CASE (170 x 1050mmR) - This is a big, impressive case, about 7 inch diameter and 41 inches long. The same case was used for several applications, including: the “17cm Kanon- Samuel” (a naval gun made into a railway gun); and again in a 1938 railway gun; the 17cm Bett- Gesch, an emplaced Navy shore gun; the 17cm K.I.R.L. heavy Navy Gun on wheels; and afloat as the 17cm SK L/40 Drh. L. C/1901 MPL C/1902-04; and the 17cm SK C/95 forWW2 naval use. For more details, start your research here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17_cm_SK_L/40_i.R.L._auf_Eisenbahnwagen with some info on other uses at: https://forum.cartridgecollectors.org/t/what-german-atrillery-fired-this-1918/2742 Overall condition is excellent, highly polished with a coat of lacquer showing some scrapes and chips. There are two small dents near the mouth as shown in the photos, and the mouth has two small folds which should work out easily. The base was polished heavily, partially removing some of the headstamp markings. You can make out some of the POLTE and most of the MAGDEBURG indicating the maker. The XI on the left is for manufacture in November, but the year on the right is illegible, but probably 1901 to 1918). Underneath MAGDEBURG is “2.” and “Egz.” But their meaning is unknown to me. There are two circles or punch marks at the top, probably indicating having been reloaded twice. These early Naval guns converted to Army use are quite interesting, and we have had several cases over the years. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $435.00 (View Picture) 1215 RARE FRANKFORD ARSENAL .50 HIGH VELOCITY Ball cartridge - From Berk Lewis estate. See HWS II pp. 239-240: Headstamp [diamond B for Bridgeport] 43 50 HV rim dia .969 case length 4.733. Non-magnetic bullet. Primer with 3 point staking, while HWS drawing shows 5 point staking. $135.00 (View Picture) 1214 .50 BMG PRIMED BRASS CASES- LOT of 3 - From Berk Lewis estate. 2 headstamped F A 42 1 headstamp F A 45- tinned high pressure test? Lot of 3 for $15.00 (View Picture) 1213 .50 BMG PRIMED STEEL CASES- LOT of 2 - From Berk Lewis estate. Both headstamped R A 42 Early in steel case development Lot of 2 for $20.00 (View Picture) 1212 RARE FRANKFORD ARSENAL CAL .60/50 EMPTY PRIMED CASE - From Berk Lewis estate. See HWS II pp. 238-239: Headstamp F A [star] 44. Rim dia 1.158 case length 4.494. $125.00 (View Picture) 1210 RARE FRANKFORD ARSENAL .50 HIGH VELOCITY T2 CASE - From Berk Lewis estate. See HWS II pp 238: “Some testing continued into 1940 of the Ca. .50 T2 case, which was similar to the standard Cal..50 but had a larger case diameter (head diameter about 0.873 in). The later cases were headstamped F A 40.” Headstamp CAL 50 F A 40, head diameter .874 with rim dia .800 $135.00 (View Picture) 1207 KS 43---.50 BMG ARMOR PIERCING M2 (KS 43) (12.7 x 99mm) - RARE EARLY FRANKFORD ARSENAL CARTRIDGES IN THE .50 CALIBER – 20mm RANGE -Experiments began even before U.S. entry into WW2 seeking a cartridge more powerful than the .50 caliber Browning Machine Gun round, initially for anti-tank use, then for aircraft machine guns. The project continued off and on until ultimately the 20 x 102mm cartridge and M60 Vulcan Gatling gun were adopted for a new generation of fighters. These are from a long forgotten can of items from the COL Berkeley R. Lewis collection. Lewis was an early researcher and author on U.S. small arms and ammunition, passionate about the subject, both as an early leader in the cartridge collector community, and as an Army Ordnance officer whose career included assignments at Frankford Arsenal where he worked on many of these projects. A nice example of the standard .50 BMG AP round. KS was the Allegheny Ordnance Plant operated by Kelly-Springfield Tire Company in Cumberland MD. Initially tasked to make .30 caliber ammunition, that was changed and they only made .50 caliber ammo, starting in November 1942 and ceasing production in September 1943. Despite the huge quantities made, it is a fairly scarce headstamp. $12.00 (View Picture) 917 U.S. 75mm FIELD GUN BRASS CASE MADE INTO A TRENCH ART BANK? - At least I think it is a bank, as there is a slot in the top. But, the top is soldered to the case, so I don’t know how you are going to get your money out. Maybe it was supposed to be a base for something with a blade type part that fit into the slot? I do know that it is 8.5 inches long/tall, the primer hole has been filled, and the price is $20.00 (View Picture) 606 RARE U.S.M1917 3 INCH (15 POUNDER) MODEL 1917 ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN BRASS CASE- MARK 1 MOD 1903-17 (76.2 x 690mmR) - This is part of the constantly changing and incestuous family of Army 3 inch guns, Model 1898, 1902, 1903, 1917, 1918 and later M1 through M7. Beginning as guns for the Coast Defense Artillery to defend fixed minefields against minesweeping or torpedo boat attacks, these were tinkered with to make them mobile, and then as anti-aircraft guns. Some were cousins of what became the U.S. Navy 3”/50 with cases about 585-60mm long, while others like the 1903-1917 used a much longer 690mm case for more powder and higher velocity, which was especially good for anti-aircraft use. This longer case was ultimately used in the 3"/15 pounder M1903 Coast Defense, 3" Mark I Gun Model 1903-1917 and 3 In Mark IA1 M1903-1917-1925, M1, M2, M4 (Hawkinson 1473). Most of these guns lingered in coastal fortifications until obsolete around WW2 time frame. This is the ONLY example of this scarce case we have encountered. Overall excellent, a mellow chocolate brown, with intact stencil markings on the side of the case with powder type and MV 2600 which is quite good for a WW1 era gun. A scarce missing link the 3 inch family tree. $225.00 (View Picture) 1087 U.S. 75MM (75 x 272mmR) BRASS CASE M5A1 for M1A1 Pack Howitzers - Nice fired case dated 1943 with good stencil markings on the base. The 75-mm 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. Except for the HEAT cartridge, which is fixed, ammunition is semifixed; that is, the cartridge case is a loose fit on 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-mm 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. Primer has been drilled. Totally INERT, no explosive or flammable components. $55.00 (View Picture) 1063 WW1 GERMAN NAVY 17cm GUN BRASS SHELL CASE (170 x 1050mmR) - This is a big, impressive case, about 7 inch diameter and 41 inches long. The same case was used for several applications, including: the “17cm Kanon- Samuel” (a naval gun made into a railway gun); and again in a 1938 railway gun; the 17cm Bett- Gesch, an emplaced Navy shore gun; the 17cm K.I.R.L. heavy Navy Gun on wheels; and afloat as the 17cm SK L/40 Drh. L. C/1901 MPL C/1902-04; and the 17cm SK C/95 forWW2 naval use. For more details, start your research here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17_cm_SK_L/40_i.R.L._auf_Eisenbahnwagen with some info on other uses at: https://forum.cartridgecollectors.org/t/what-german-atrillery-fired-this-1918/2742 Overall condition is excellent, highly polished with a coat of lacquer showing some scrapes and chips. There are two small dents near the mouth as shown in the photos, and the mouth has two small folds which should work out easily. The base was polished heavily, partially removing some of the headstamp markings. You can make out some of the POLTE and most of the MAGDEBURG indicating the maker. The XI on the left is for manufacture in November, but the year on the right is illegible, but probably 1901 to 1918). Underneath MAGDEBURG is “2.” and “Egz.” But their meaning is unknown to me. There are two circles or punch marks at the top, probably indicating having been reloaded twice. These early Naval guns converted to Army use are quite interesting, and we have had several cases over the years. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $435.00 (View Picture) 932 BRITISH WW1 18 POUNDER BRASS CASE (83 x 295mmR) Mark II - The Ordnance Quick Firing 18 pounder, or simply 18-pounder Gun, was the standard British Army field gun of the World War I era. It formed the backbone of the Royal Field Artillery during the war, and was produced in large numbers. It was also used by British and Commonwealth Forces in all the main theatres, and by British troops in Russia in 1919. It was generally horse drawn until mechanization in the 1930s. The first versions were introduced in 1904 and later versions remained in service with British forces until well into WW2 when many of the carriages were upgunned to the larger 25 pounder guns. Good clear markings on the base, including broad arrow over DC indicating manufacture in Canada, and 18 is probably 1918 date. Ghost of old stencil markings. Nice case, in uncleaned condition, but will polish up very nicely. INERT- no flammable or explosive material. $125.00 (View Picture) 928 WW1 GERMAN 77MM steel two piece CASE - made like the composite case above with drawn steel walls attached to a steel base plate/rim with a large brass rivet, not a single piece drawn case as would become common in WW2 and later. Base markings I could read include O over 150 1918 and Sp119. Overall good condition, with flame marks on the walls and pitting on the base $55.00 (View Picture) 927 WW1 GERMAN 77MM Composite brass/steel case - with drawn brass walls attached to a steel base plate/rimwith large brass rivet. Marked with a diamond in circle, 215 15, Sp61, and V. Fine condition with some pitting on the base. $65.00 (View Picture) 926 WW1 GERMAN 7.7cm FIELD GUN BRASS SHELL CASES- (77 x 230mmR) VARIOUS DATES AND MAKERS - - These were used in the 7.7cm Model 1906 Field Gun, the backbone of WW1 German field artillery units, comparable in most regards to the French 75mm and U.S. 3 inch field guns. Common markings found on these can include the maker name and date, St for strengthend design, 67% indicating the copper content of the case. Unless otherwise stated all are very good condition with assorted minor dings of 100 year old fired artillery cases. All are INERT with no flammable or explosive components. Order by item number 21514- November 1917 ID HL- 34 for Haniel Luege Düsseldorf $45.00 17183F- September 1918- FN, Liege(?)- nice case. $45.00 17183G- May 1917 St, G 106, MAI 1917, HL 25 made by Haniel Luege Düsseldorf $45.00 926- Drawn brass construction, marked December 1917 HL- 31 for Haniel Luege Düsseldorf. About excellent condition. $49.00 927- SCARCE COMPOSITE CASE with drawn brass walls attached to a steel base plate/rimwith large brass rivet. Marked with a diamond in circle, 215 15, Sp61, and V. Fine condition with some pitting on the base. $65.00 928- SCARCE ALL STEEL CASE, made like the composite case above with drawn steel walls attached to a steel base plate/rim with a large brass rivet, not a single piece drawn case as would become common in WW2 and later. Base markings I could read include O over 150 1918 and Sp119. Overall good condition, with flame marks on the walls and pitting on the base. $55.00 SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY EXHIBIT PRICE- Take items 926, 927 and 928 to show three different case construction techniques for only $135.00 $1.00 (View Picture) 1111 VIETNAM ERA U.S. 66mm M72A2 LIGHTWEIGHT ANTI- TANK WEAPON (LAW) LAUNCHER TUBE DATED 7-72 - The M72 LAW was first fielded around 1960, and although later replaced by the larger and more effective AT-4 and SMAW rocket launchers, the M72 has been returned to production as a cheap and efficient weapon for urban conflict in the Mideast. This one was actually made in 1972, during the Vietnam war. The weapon consists of a rocket packed inside of a launcher made up of two tubes, one inside the other. While closed, the outer assembly acts as a watertight container for the rocket and the percussion cap-type firing mechanism that activates the rocket. The outer tube contains the trigger, the arming handle, front and rear sights, and the rear cover. The inner tube contains the channel assembly which houses the firing pin assembly, including the detent lever. When extended, the inner tube telescopes outward toward the rear, guided by the channel assembly which rides in an alignment slot in the outer tube's trigger housing assembly. This causes the detent lever to move under the trigger assembly in the outer tube, both locking the inner tube in the extended position and cocking the weapon. Once armed, the weapon is no longer watertight even if the launcher is collapsed into its original configuration. When fired, the propellant in the rocket motor completely combusts before leaving the tip of the launcher, producing gases around 1,400 °F (760 °C). The rocket propels the 66 mm warhead forward without significant recoil. As the warhead emerges from the launcher, six fins spring out from the base of the rocket tube, stabilizing the warhead's flight. Once fired the launcher is no longer useful and is discarded. Although the maximum range is 1,000 meters, the maximum effective range is about 200 meters for fixed targets and 165 meters for moving targets, otherwise the chance of scoring a hit drop rapidly. The rocket uses a shaped charge warhead capable of penetrating 1 foot of steel plate or 2 feet of reinforced concrete. This example has been fired and is INERT with no flammable or explosive components, but we still will not sell to anyone in Kalifornia or other places run by idiots who object to this sort of stuff. Overall it is in excellent condition with good paint and markings, complete with the rear cover with its hinge intact (most are broken). The rubber covers over the safety button and trigger are possibly replaced but given the overall excellent and clean condition they are likely original and look good. The front cover and its sling and attaching spring assembly are not present, but it displays GREAT! Used (once) and now a totally inert tube and harmless since there is no rocket or explosive warhead. Perfect for a Vietnam collection. THE BEST of the dozen or so we have had over the years. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $395.00 (View Picture) 1103 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 “lathe 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. $249.00 (View Picture) 942 SIGNAL, GROUND, GREEN STAR M20A1, ("rifle grenade") 1944 dated - Mint unissued in the original shipping tube. Have had lots of the M19 series, but first of the M20s we have had. Only one available. $65.00 (View Picture) 921 U.S. 105mm HOWITZER STEEL SHELL CASE- 1953 date - Standard 105 x 371mm rimmed M14B1 steel case for the 105mm Howitzers. This is in fair to good fired condition with some scorching of the lacquer finish, and rusty inside. Nice stencil markings. Collectible as is, or clean it up and use for your art project as a wind chime to bug the neighbors. INERT- no flammable or explosive materials. $35.00 (View Picture) 920 WW1 FRENCH 75mm GUN BRASS SHELL CASE (75 x 350mmR) - With a noticeably higher copper content than we are used to seeing in shell cases. Markings include 75 DE C (basically 75mm field gun), Ln for Lyon, the place of manufacture, MGM (Manufacture General de Munitions- sort of central agency for munitions procurement). Lot number with 17 indicating manufacture in 1917. INERT- no flammable or explosive materials. $55.00 (View Picture) 1110 CARTRIDGE, SPOTTING RIFLE 9mm (SMAW) MK 217 MOD 0 (TRACER) (18 rounds) - For the 9 x 51 SMAW (Should-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon) which is built into the 83 mm SMAW rocket launcher deployed by the USMC. The rocket launcher uses rockets shipped in a disposable sealed tube which attach to the rear of the launcher. Rockets come with either armor piercing (HEAA) or high explosive dual purpose (HEDP) warheads for use against armor or fortifications. The 9mm spotting rifle is built into the launcher for sighting the weapon with a spotting round to verify accurate aiming point, or for use in training, without the horrendous backblast which gives away the shooter’s position. The round consists of a necked-up 7.62 x 51 case fitted with a lead gilding metal clad lead projectile and a tracer element at the rear. The parent case is modified to accept a .22 Hornet case which holds the powder charge and is crimped and sealed. The use of the smaller case allows it to slide backward when fired, providing “primer actuated” semi-automatic operation, a concept advocated by John Garand earlier. The only headstamp which is legible is the one on the .22 Hornet case which is: RG 83, indicating the case was made at the British Radway Green Ordnance facility. This is the tracer version with red tip. There is also a spotter-tracer version with a red and yellow tip where the bullet contains a spotter charge to increase visual confirmation of point of aim. For much more on the SMAW check out: https://cartridgecollectors.org/cmo/cmo05oct.htm This is a partial box of 18 rounds remaining from the original twenty. $85.00 (View Picture) 1078 TM43-0001-27 ARMY AMMUNITION DATA SHEETS SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION FSC 1305 - June 1981, photocopy of extremely detailed June 1981 manual. Approximately 300 pages 8.5” x 11” spiral bound. Appears to be complete, but they may have skipped a few pages. It is hard to tell with the silly way the Army numbers the pages in their manuals post Vietnam. $10.00 (View Picture) 980 U.S. WW1 3 INCH SHRAPNEL SHELL (FIRED) WITH FUZE ASSEMBLY - These were common souvenirs, as when they fired, the fuze would activate a powder charge expelling the steel shrapnel balls from the inside of the shell and knocking the rounded portion of the nose out at the same time. Often, the nose pieces survived and could be easily screwed back into position for display. This is such an example, with fuze in excellent condition with minimal impact scars. Body also excellent but rotating band has the rifling marks showing it has been fired. (Identification tip- The 3 inch projectiles have TWO crimping grooves around the portion below the rotating band. The 75mm looks almost identical but only has a single crimping groove.) Nice WW1 display item to go with a period 3 inch brass shell case, but will not fit in the easier to find 75mm cases. Totally INERT, no explosive or flammable components. $135.00 (View Picture) 944 U.S. NAVY 6 POUNDER SPAN-AM WAR ERA CARTRIDGE CASE (57 x 307mmR) - Headstamp U.M.C. CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN, U.S.A. 4-96 date and star B inspector mark. DRIGGS ORDNANCE CO, under the UMC stamping. Nicely polished brass case in excellent condition. These rounds were used in several different guns (Hotchkiss, Nordenfelt, Maxim, Driggs-Schroeder) used circa1880s-early 1900s, with a few lingering into WW2 on patrol craft, etc. The ammunition fired a 6 pound projectile, intended as a defense against torpedo boats. Primer removed. Case has mellow patina with one minor dent as shown in the photos. INERT- no flammable or explosive components $165.00 (View Picture) 929 U.S. 75MM (75 x 272mmR) BRASS CASE M5A1 for M1A1 Pack Howitzers - Nice fired case dated 1943 with 1944 dated primer intact. The 75-mm 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. Except for the HEAT cartridge, which is fixed, ammunition is semifixed; that is, the cartridge case is a loose fit on 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-mm 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. . Totally INERT, no explosive or flammable components. $55.00 (View Picture) 906 WW2 USN 40MM BOFORS DUMMY CARTRIDGE MARK 4 (40 x 311mmR) - Headstamp 5-1942 DUMMY CARTRIDGE MK4 124486 and LOT NO 0095. Brass case with three holes for identification. Mk I Mod 1 projectile dated 6-42 is secured in place with a rod that attaches through the primer opening. Surface rust on the steel projectile body. Aluminum fuze and the brass case are tarnished. These were used for crew training and troubleshooting the gun loading mechanism and got beat up pretty good in the process. This one has 2 or 3 good size dents in the case (on one side, so put those to the back and it looks nice! Will clean up nicely. These dummy rounds are fairly scarce and not to be confused with souvenir rounds assembled from fired cases and boogered bullets. $65.00 (View Picture) 705 U.S NAVY 5"/38 STEEL CASE (127 x 680 mm Rimmed) (with fake wooden bullet) - Typical steel case about 28 inches tall with headstamp 5 IN Mark 10 Mod 0 38 CAL, and maker mark NIV (Norris Industries, maker of most large caliber cases) date0769 and drawing number 517537. These were used with the Navy’s 5”/38 guns during most of the post-Korean war era, especially during Vietnam. These were used in all 5”/38 guns, from the open single mounts on auxiliary ships to the enclosed twin mounts on most destroyer main batteries, and as secondary armament on cruisers and battleships. These were used against surface, air and shore targets with a variety of projectile types. A good representative example This comes with a nicely done fake wooden bullet added, and the case has been painted gold, making the overall length about 41 inches. Probably done for use as a “lipstick” for ceremonial occasions and quite handsome. Also quite incorrect as the 5”/38 was a separate loading gun where the powder and projectile went into the gun separately, and the powder case had a cork or Bakelite plug on the end, not a projectile stuffed in like a giant .22 long rifle. Yu can leave the projectile in place if you like it, or pull it if you don’t. Approx 3/8” diameter hole drilled in the base, probably to attach it to a wooden base. Case is overall excellent withassorted scrapes and scratches on the gold paint, which you may want to strip off anyway to reveal the gray anti-corrosion finish which was the way they were issued. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $149.00 (View Picture) 607 U.S. NAVY 5”/38 STEEL SHELL CASE MARK 10 MOD 0- VIETNAM ERA- - Headstamp NIV (Norris Industries) 04 69 (April 1969), drawing number and 5 IN MK 10 MOD 0 38 CAL. This was the standard round for U.S. Navy destroyers providing gunfire support off Vietnam, although many brass cases from WW2 were still in the system and showed up regularly. Inside of the case is rusty, as they always are, and outside has some flash burn discoloration and oxidation of the gray rust preventative treatment. Splash of OD paint over the load info stenciled on the side of the case. A bit of paint thinner might take the OD paint off, but will probably take the black markings too. Two small dents which did not show in photos. I used to find 5”/38 cases pretty regularly, but in recent years they have about dried up. $149.00 (View Picture) 296 WW2 GERMAN 10.5cm HOWITXER STEEL CASE (105 x 155mmR) - These were used in the 10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 18 (leFH 18) light howitzer adopted in 1935 and used not only by Germany, but lo numerous other nations during and after WW2. Nlry 12,000 of these guns were made during WW2, along with over 10,000 of a leFH 18/40 variant which used a lighter carriage assembly derived from the PAK 40 anti-tank gun. Excellent condition with headstamp . \ over maker asx (Hoesch AG, Dortmund plant) over 31, with date 9144 and case number 6342 St WaA inspector mark, and LFH. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $79.00 (View Picture) 175 U.S. 152mm PROJECTILE FOR VIETNAM ERA M551 “Sheridan” Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle/Light Tank - About 6 inches in diameter and about 20 inches long, about 35 pounds with a heavy steel body with a thin sheet metal windshield for ballistic purposes. This projectile is the Target Practice-Tracer version (TP-T) M411A1 but complete round designation is the M411A3. Externally, it is identical to the combat High Explosive Anti-Tank-Tracer-Multi-Purpose (HEAT-T-MP) projectile M409A1 except for markings. The smoothbore 152mm M81 gun used on the M551 Sheridan was intended to fire either this type projectile at relativelylow velocity and short ranges, but with the large size it had a large explosive shaped charge effective against tanks or as a high explosive round for infantry support. The gun could also fire the MGM-51 Shillelagh anti-tank missile. . The 152mm gun ammunition was issued as fixed rounds with a distinctive light yellow combustible cartridge case with a texture similar to fiber-board. The base was a metal base (similar tot hat used in the 120mm guns) cemented to the combustible case. This ammunition was made with only two types of projectiles: a high-explosive antitank multipurpose projectile with tracer (HEAT-T-MP) and the inert target practice projectile with tracer (TP-T) which is a ballistic match for the HEAT-T-MP round. We offer these in two conditions, great Vietnam display pieces. A- TP-T M411A1 projectile with demil hole punched in the nose section with original markings Overall excellent unfired with fading and occasional rust stains from outdoor storage. $125.00 B- Restored with the hole filled and repainted and stenciled as the combat HEAT-T-MP round. Stamped markings in the projectile body are visible M411A1 and we have added small “INERT” stencil on the back, and the hollow base of the projectile remains in the inert/practice blue color to avoid panic among your local EOD team. $225.00 Please specify which you want. INERT- No flammable or explosive components $225.00 (View Picture) 373 WW1/WW2 GERMAN 15.0 CM HIGH EXPLOSIVE PROJECTILE (15-cm Granate 18) - These were used with the large number of 15cm s.F.G. 13 (Schweres Fel Haubitze 13- 1913 Heavy Field Howitzer). Overall length about 19.8 inches (21 inches with fuze) and weight about 85 pounds. Overall heavily pitted with an old coat of green paint. Good rotating band. These were the same for both world wars, and no markings visible to identify date of manufacture. No fuze, but these were issued with the AZ23 series percussion fuzes or Dopp Z s/60 time and percussion fuzes. The stubby little 150 x 113mmR cartridge cases were used with these. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $350.00 (View Picture) 461 105mm GUN FIBER SHIPPING TUBE FOR M728 APDS-T CARTRIDGE - About 35”long by 6.25” diameter. Clean stencil markings as shown in the photo for use with the M728 APDS-T cartridge. The container is designated M431, and these are a bit shorter than most of the 105mm gun ammunition due to the stubby projectile used instead of the traditional long HE rounds. Great for storage of a round of that type, or as cargo for a military vehicle, or chew toy for a really big dog. Excellent condition $29.00 (View Picture) 313 U.S. 81mm MORTAR SHORT RANGE TRAINING ROUND (SRTR) M880 WITH SHIPPING TUBE - The M880 Short-Range Training Round is designed as a training round for the 81mm mortar (M29 and M252) and the 120mm mortar (with the M303 subcaliber insert). The SRTR is designed to be fired, recovered, refurbished, and refired. The round is fired from the mortar the same as service ammunition, but with a range of only about 50-450 meters, allowing use on smaller ranges then needed for conventional practice rounds. Upon impact, the SRTR emits a flash, bang, and smoke discharge but no fragmentation. 302 81mm MORTAR PLASTIC SHIPPING TUBE- CHEAP! - What you see is what you get. This was for the 81mm M821 HE Mortar Shell for the M252 mortar, which are current issue. Cap screws on/off and I think is missing an O-ring or something as it does not snug up tight, otherwise a big mean looking thing. CHEAP! $5.00 (View Picture) 300 WW1 GERMAN 210 x 233mmR BRASS SHELL CASE FOR 21cm MORSER 10 - The 21 cm Mörser 10 (21 cm Mrs 10) was a heavy howitzer used by Germany in World War I, with the gun weighinb about 8 tons, and each projectile was 252 pounds! Ther Germans called it a mortar, but everyone else considers these to be howitzers. 216 of these were in service at the beginning of the WW1. It was replaced by the 21 cm Mörser 16, which was also known as the langer 21 cm Mörser since it was merely a lighter 21 cm Mrs 10 with a longer barrel for extra range and other refinements. This is a REALLY BIG shell, as seen with the ruler in the photos. About 9 inches high, and about 8.5 inch diameter. Headstamp includes pre-WW1 date of 1912, so this was made for the Morser 10, but the same cases continued in use later in WW1 with the Morser 16. Headstamp is PATRONENFABRIK/ JULI [bomb] 1918/ KARLSRUHE/ [crown] Ke 10. Overall good condition with a couple of minor dings to the mouth which will straighten out, and a mellow patina including some greenish patina. We have had several of the smaller 10.5cm and 15 cm morser cases, but this is the first 21 cm case. $249.00 (View Picture) 169 WW2 GERMAN ANTI-TANK RIFLE GRENADE - The Große Gewehr-Panzergranate ("Large Rifle Tank Grenade") was a shaped charge rifle grenade which reached the field around November 1942. (Sometimes called the Model 1940 HEAT rifle grenade). . It has a 45-39mm tapered shape charge warhead and is by far the most common of the Anti-Tank types encountered. It could penetrate 70mm of armor (regardless of range. It has a sheet metal warhead body with a swage mounted nose cap. The base fuze is inside a Bakelite shaft. (Sometimes aluminum.) The Große Gewehr-Panzergranate was launched from a Gewehrgranatengerät or Schiessbecher ("shooting cup") on a standard service rifle by a blank cartridge. The primary components were a nose cap, internal steel cone, steel upper body, aluminum lower body, rifled driving band, cast TNT filling, and a base fuze with a penthrite booster charge. The Große Gewehr-Panzergranate was an anti-armor weapon like its predecessor the Gewehr-Panzergranate but it was larger, had better penetration, and better range. Driven by the inertia upon hitting the target, the base fuze of the Große Gewehr-Panzergranate actuated a percussion cap, which fired an instantaneous detonator seated in the compressed penthrite pellet of the gaine, which in turn transmitted the detonation through an adjacent penthrite pellet (the booster) to the main TNT filling, so collapsing the internal steel cone to create a superplastic high-velocity jet to punch through enemy armor.[1] Since shaped charge weapons rely on chemical energy to penetrate enemy armor the low velocity of the grenade did not adversely affect penetration. A downside of the Große Gewehr-Panzergranate was its short range of 91 meters. Condition as shown in the photos with some rust and pitting but overall a reasonable example. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $195.00 (View Picture) 105 SCARCE “LESS LETHAL” .50 CAL AMMO CAN FOR RUBBER BALL ANTI-RIOT GRENADES - See photos for all the markings from Smith & Wesson Chemical Company (which existed 1968-1995). These were a hollow rubber ball filled with CS riot agent and having a hand grenade fuze on the top. See photo for info on the grenades. A neat item for collectors specializing in less-lethal or law enforcement type items. $29.00 (View Picture) 20951 USAF AC-130 GUNSHIP 105mm HOWITZER CARTRIDGE (CASE AND PROJECTILE) - Adopted prior to WW2, the 105mm Howitzer has been the workhorse of the field artillery ever since. The same basic gun has been mounted on a variety of armored vehicle hulls (USMC AMTRACS; M4 Sherman hulls as the M7 Priest, or later M52 and M108 guns), and even mounted in the AC-130 Spectre gunships. All of these use the same basic M14 series cases, like this one. The USAF modified 105 Howitzer rounds have the projectiles crimped to the case, instead of being a loose fit. The USAF uses the same charge all the time, while the ground gunners usually pull one of more increments of propelling charges to vary the range or trajectory to fit the mission. The base of the case is ink stamped with the lot number and "USAF ONLY" and the mouth shows that it was crimped, and upon firing this was stretched out a bit, so the projectile is now a tight fit instead of firmly attached, The projectile is a new old stock and never loaded 105mm High Explosive M1, correct for this use. Projectile has been repainted OD color with appropriate stencil markings added. A demilled (INERT) M557 point detonating fuze is installed. Photo shows typical example of the few we have (all in similar condition), but not necessarily the exact round you will receive. The AC-130 Spectre gunship is a tremendously effective weapons system, with variations in the guns used in the different models, but generally they included a 105mm Howitzer, a 40mm Bofors or 30mm gun, and a 20mm Gatling Gun. This is in excellent condition 105mm USAF used case and unfired INERT projectile. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $425.00 (View Picture) [TEMP OUT OF STOCK- ASK IF INTERESTED] 15278 U.S. 120mm M831 TARGET PRACTICE-TRACER (TP-T) PROJECTILE - The M831 Target Practice Projectile is the training equivalent of the M830 High Explosive Anti-Tank Multi-Purpose-Trace (HEAT-MP-T) round fired from the 120-mm smooth bore M256 cannon in the M1A1 Abrams tank. Both rounds are externally identical appearance except for color and markings. Internally the practice round does not contain any explosives, shaped charge liner or base fuze. Both have a steel body with aluminum spike and nylon or copper obturator, in addition to a fin and boom assembly with tracer. The projectiles are attached to a combustible cartridge case with a steel base cup. This projectile has been removed from the case, and there are bits and glue on the fins and sealant and bits of the case mouth where it was sealed together. Lot number date this to about 1985. The projectile is about 33 inches long 4.7” diameter and weighs about 30 pounds. These were pretty much the end of the line for the use of shaped charges as anti-tank rounds, and were replaced by the “dart” type projectiles in Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) rounds with better anti-tank performance. However, the HEAT-MP cartridges do have blasé effect, not just the penetrator dart and are effective against a variety of targets. These projectiles are very hard to find. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $425.00 (View Picture) 7725 CIVIL WAR .30 POUNDER PARROTT SIEGE/NAVAL SHELL (INERT) - Robert P. Parrott’s rifled cannons were one of he most widely used types of Civil War artillery. They were made in many sizes, 10 and 20 pounders for field use (with the 3 inch and 3.67 inch barrels weighing 890 and 1795 pounds respectively). Larger guns were mainly for siege or naval use due to the weight of he barrels. The 30 pounders with a 4.2 inch bore were widely used with army barrels weighing 4,200 pounds and navy barrels only 3,550 pounds. They also made Parrott guns in 60, 100, 150, 200 and 300 pound calibers, the latter with a 10 inch bore firing a 300 pound projectile about 9,000 yards from a 26,900 pound barrel. This projectile is for the 30 pounder, using the smooth looking brass sabot or rotating band which was cast onto the projectile body which was cast with a groove at the base for the band. This was based on Parrott’s August 1861 patent. When fired, the sabot/rotating band usually blew off on firing or impact, so they are rarely found on fired examples. This one was not fired, but is in relic condition, with heavy rusting and spalling of chunks of the surface as seen in the photos. Some were “shells” which used only an explosive filler (black powder), while others were “case shot” which had the interior filled with lead balls in a sulfur or pitch matrix along with an explosive charge to yield more fragmentation effects. The smaller 10 pound Parrot shells are fairly common, but the 30 pounders are scarce. The same 30 pounder shells were used by both the Army and the Navy. We have no history on this one, and the former owner thought it was a WW2 105mm shell(!). This one would have used one of Parrott’s percussion impact fuzes with a zinc body in the nose opening. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $325.00 (View Picture) 22039 WW2 HD (MUSTARD) GAS 1 GALLON LAND MINE CAN- MINT UNISSUED - Gray one gallon can with green stripes and HD GAS stenciled on the front. Back has two wires for attaching an explosive which would turn the liquid mustard gas into a dispersed aerosol casualty agent when detonated. Empty, inert, never filled with nasty stuff. $8.00 (View Picture) 21510 SET OF 3 DIFFERENT STYLE U.S. 105mm HOWITZER SHELL CASES - 1- All brass M14 case with 1945 date. Overall VG except tarnished and cruddy inside (probably used as a planter or something). 2- Drawn steel case M14B1, basically the same as the brass M14 above, but made from steel. This one is dated 1969, and has most of the brown lacquer finish on the sides, but base got rusty and was cleaned off. 3- Scarce M14B4 steel case made with a heavy steel base with the sides made of spiral wrapped sheet steel. Although sounding dangerous, these actually work pretty well, expanding when fired, but quickly returning to the smaller original dimensions. While this may seem to be a brilliant new innovation, Benjamin Hotchkiss was making artillery shells in a nearly identical manner in the late 1870s, but using brass or a mix of brass and steel. Overall G-VG with most of the honey/brass colored lacquer, but having some rust and dent in the side as seen in the photos. THE LOT OF 3 DIFFERENT for only $99.00 (View Picture) 20474 U.S. APDS PROJECTILE PENETRATOR(105mm M724??) - The “lawn darts” from the modern APFSDS (Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot) anti-armor rounds are seen fairly often. These penetrate enemy armor with their high velocity and heavy mass concentrated in a very small area. Less familiar are the earlier APDS (Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot) rounds which used a smaller payload which basically followed a ballistic trajectory without benefit of fin stabilization. For ballistic reasons, these had a somewhat pear shaped profile, with a long aluminum nose piece and heavy steel (or tungsten) rear section with a sort of blunt nose. These were fired at reasonably high velocity, and their effectiveness was mainly the result of the heavy projectile hitting the enemy armor and sometimes penetrating, but at least spalling off bits from the inside which would destroy crew and equipment. The APDS rounds were the intermediate step between the “dart” type penetrators, and the older very heavy solid steel/tungsten projectiles which killed tanks by brute force of the massive projectile penetrating the armor- or ricocheting off if the angle was not good. This projectile has the aluminum nose section anodized blue to indicate its training status. Overall length including the cup for a tracer element, is about 9.75” and the steel body is about 2.25” diameter. The body has an even coat of light surface rust which will clean off easily. There are several different similar penetrators and I think this one is for the 105mm M724 TPDS Target Practice Discarding Sabot round, where the penetrator is the same as the warshot, except for use of cheap mild steel instead of hardened and expensive materials. INERT, no flammable or explosive componenets. $49.00 (View Picture) 17183 WW1 GERMAN 7.7cm FIELD GUN BRASS SHELL CASES- (77 x 230mmR) VARIOUS DATES AND MAKERS - These were used in the 7.7cm Model 1906 Field Gun, the backbone of WW1 German field artillery units, comparable in most regards to the French 75mm and U.S. 3 inch field guns.
Common markings found on these can include the maker name and date, St for strengthend design, 67% indicating the copper content of the case. Unless otherwise stated all are very good condition with assorted minor dings of 100 year old fired artillery cases. All are INERT with no flammable or explosive components. Order by item number 20436 LOT OF 3 EARLY(?) 40mm GRENADE LAUNCHER CASES FOR M79 (40 x 46mm SR) - What you see is what you get. Two primed cases HA- 2-37817, one is Lot 2, other is Lot 3. Both have 1959 date, which was prior to the December 1960 adoption of the M79 Greande Launcher which fired these. Third case is unusual with aluminum body and threaded insert for the primer and high-low pressure chamber, presumably a trials version seeking a simpler or stronger or cheaper alternative to the all aluminum design used in the other two. No markings at all on this one. ALL THREE FOR $45.00 (View Picture) 22348 U.S. 3.5” BAZOOKA HIGH EXPLOSIVE ANTI-TANK ROCKET M28A2 - Although marked as the M28A2 HEAT round, this is actually an INERT M29A2 practice rocket which has been repainted and restored to M28A2 HEAT appearance. The M28A2 HEAT rocket was used primarily against armored targets, tanks and hardened targets, such as gun emplacements, pillboxes. It was capable of penetrating heavy armor with a shaped charge warhead of high explosive Composition B detonated by a base detonating fuze located between the warhead and the rocket motor. 1952 dated. One dent in the nose and a barely perceptible crease on the side of the nose cone section, otherwise excellent, as shown in the photos. Perfect for living history use, or part of a collection of Korean War or anti-tank ordnance. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $175.00 (View Picture) 22781 HANDSOME ARTILLERY SHELL CASE “TRENCH ART” LAMP- PROBABLY WW2 ERA - The large base, (which can be used as an ash tray or cigar holder, pencil dish, etc) is a July 1917 dated WW1 German cartridges case 150 x 113mm Rimmed, for the ubiquitous 15 cm sfh 13 field howitzer, their main howitzer for trench warfare in WW1. The same cartridge cases were used with the updated version of the 150mm howitzers in WW2, so while the case dates to WW1, it may have been a WW2 souvenir. The tall central case is a U.S. 37 x 223mm Rimmed case M16, used in the .37mm anti-tank guns and as the main gun in the M3 and M5 light tanks. The 37mm case sits about 2-3 inches above the base of the 150mm shell, on a riser made from what seems to be parts of two 20mm cases. The 150mm case has three stubby legs, apparently cut off 20mm cases. There are cloth pads securely glued to the legs, and we did not attempt to remove them to check headstamps. This would be easy to disassemble into nice 150 x113mm and 37 x223mm cases if you are not a trench art fan. Or, it would make a nice lamp for a man cave. In my opinion the wiring is unsafe and before using as a lamp, the receptacle, wire and plug should be replaced- probably less than $10 to do that. Let your spouse pick a shade for it. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $99.00 (View Picture) 21930 U.S. WW2 2.36 INCH BAZOOKA ROCKETS - The 2.36” Rocket Launchers were popularly called “Bazookas” for their resemblance to a fantasy musical instrument used by a comedian of the time. They were introduced in 1942, consisting basically of a lightweight pipe with sights and a shoulder rest, for firing a solid fuel rocket with a shaped charge high explosive warhead. These were capable of penetrating 3 inches of armor. The first type of rockets had a pointed nose and six fins on the tail for stability, as the M6A1 2.36” Rocket, High Explosive, Anti-Tank, and M7A1 as 2.36” Rocket Practice. Problems with deflection from sloping tank armor brought about a redesign to a rounded nose, and about the same time they switched to circular shroud type tail for stabilization with the M6A3 and M7A3 rocket designations. 14847 U.S. WW1 3 INCH SHRAPNEL SHELL (FIRED) WITH FUZE ASSEMBLY AND BRASS CASE-“ LAMPED” - These were common souvenirs, as when the shell was fired, the fuze would activate a powder charge expelling the steel shrapnel balls from the inside of the shell and knocking the rounded portion of the nose out at the same time. Often, the nose pieces survived and could be screwed back into position for display. Except for the rifling marks it pretty much looks like an unfired round. This one has had the projectile base and the nose of the fuze drilled for use as a lamp. Brass case was highly polished and lacquered, but has a lot of dents, which add character, or are ugly (your choice). No hole in the case, but easy to add if you like. Nice WW1 display item. Totally INERT, no explosive or flammable components. $175.00 (View Picture) MID-CALIBER (20mm-35mm) BLOW OUT SALE 7729 VARIOUS 30mm ADEN/DEFA AIRCRAFT CANNON ROUNDS (SHRT, STRAIGHT, BELTED CASE) - These are direct descendants of the WW2 German MG213 auto cannon and its ammunition and the NATO ADEN or DEFA guns were widely used in European fighters.
7729B - 30 x 100mm BELTED- BRASS CASE DUMMY Rotating band is narrow copper, with a wide aluminum(?) bourrelet, ink stamped with what looks like “30mm G DUMMY” but no other marks. This is probably XM193 or XM195 WECOM, based on the info in Hawkinson’s book where those are the only brass cases listed. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $85.00 (View Picture) 22232 U.S. 75mm HOWITZER and 105mm HOWITZER BLANK CARTRIDGE CASES- LOT OF TWO - A- Really nice 105mm Blank M395 case which was downloaded, not fired, so the paint is great, and it is not all yucky with black powder residue. Sharp markings. Steel case was standard M14B1, but that designation was x’d out when it was shortened for blank use. B- Decent and restorable 75mm Blank M337A2 WITH SHIPPING TUBE. Case is standard brass M5A1 used with the 75mm howitzers, but with very heavy conical crimp applied. Nice stencil markings on the case. Lots of black powder residue from being fired. With the fiber shipping tube with legible markings. BOTH for only $49.00 (View Picture) 22157 RED FLARE PARACHUTE SIGNAL- KILGORE #52 - “P52 PISTOL PROJECTED PARACHUTE RED FLARE DISTRESS SIGNAL APPROVED BY U.S. COAST GUARD 160.024/2/4, manufactured by the Kilgore Dorporation, Toone, TN, division of International Flare Signal .” is ink stamped on the thin aluminum case of the flare signal The short aluminum cartridge case headstamp identifies the maker and patent info along with date of March 1989, and expiration date of September 1992 is ink stamped on side. This is a 37mm cartridge with the case about 1 1/8” long and overall length of 7 1/8”. Loaded, live round, but due to age and expired status sold as display item only and not safe for actual use. See photo for details. These were used with the International Flare Signal and Kilgore Model 52 flare guns, and probably all the other heavy 37mm flare guns with barrels about 8 inches long. $22.00 (View Picture) 20873 U.S. LINE THROWING GUN- KILGORE MODEL GR-52 - Serial number 617 with USCG approval 160/040/4/0 as marked on the frame. Theoretically, the approval number should allow dating these to within a five year period corresponding with the date of USCG approval under section section 160.040 covering life saving appliances. However, no complete list has been found of all approvals, so with only a few scattered examples the best I can do is estimate that this was circa 1960s-1980s, but I believe the basic model dates to 1952. This is a “Schermuly” type life saving line throwing gun which uses a small pistol type launcher firing a stubby “impulse-ignition cartridge.” Before firing, a rocket motor with an attached wire frame sticking back for attachment of the “line” is inserted in the muzzle. When fired, the impulse ignition cartridge flash ignites the rocket motor and kicks the rocket out on its way. The basic concept was invented by Richard Schermuly, a British seaman and inventor around the beginning of the 20th century. However, despite its simplicity, low cost, and effectives (so easy a young child could use it) the concept was not adopted until 1929 by the International Conference for Saving of Life at Sea Treaty (SOLAS). Multiple types of line throwing devices have been invented over the years since 1807 when George Manby came up with a mortar for the purpose of line throwing, followed by David Lyle’s cannons in the 1870s and shoulder fired guns by Ingersoll, Coston and others in the 1880s and later. Ships still carry line throwers in various configuration, and they are also widely used by firefighters. Today most ships have switched to Schermuly type rockets, but fired from a single-use plastic canister which is not subject to regulation as a “firearm” by gun-phobic foreign governments. As life saving devices, with the bore obstructed by small projections to prevent firing of projectiles but not interfering with the launching of the line throwing rocket, the Kilgore GR-52 is not considered a firearm and no FFL is needed to purchase. Overall fine to excellent outside with most of the gloss black paint finish remaining. The bore has corrosion from firing and poor cleaning, or maybe just exposure to salt air for extended periods. I discovered that it is missing the extractor, but since no one has the impulse cartridges or rockets any more who cares. These have a handle on the top of the barrel to help hold it when firing, not so much for the very limited recoil, but because the gun with rocket inserted is heavy and you want it under good control when on a heaving deck of a ship in distress. I have done a lot of research on various line throwing guns, and would be happy to share a copy upon request, or will try to post it on our other site, ArmsCollectors.com, and it will eventually be posted at http://ASOAC.org for whom it was written and first published. Price for Kilgore GR-52 line throwing pistol and one fired case is $265.00 (View Picture) 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. $65.00 (View Picture) 20068 RIFLE GRENADE FLARE “SIGNAL, GROUND, GREEN PARACHUTE M19A2”- MINT! - Dated July 1969. These were used for signaling from one ground unit to another or to supporting aircraft, etc. These can be fired from any of the standard grenade launchers, and the grenade launching cartridge ignites a propelling charge in the rear tube of the signal which acts as a rocket to gain a height of about 600 feet. At 5.5 seconds after launching, the parachute star will eject and burn for 20-30 seconds. Colored signals were more for signaling, but they did provide some illumination. Great for display with any rifle grenade launcher. This is a live signal and needs to handled accordingly, but there are no explosive components, just pyrotechnic materials. Price per open tube with signal. $55.00 (View Picture) 14000 WW2 ITALIAN MADE 81mm MORTAR SHELL M35 (INERT) - The 81mm Mortar was nearly as widely used by both sides as the 40mm Bofors guns, with only minor modifications. All trace their ancestry to the WW1 British Stokes mortar, improved by the French as the Brandt, which was then license built or merely copied by numerous nations. Ammunition varied somewhat reflecting local taste and manufacturing skills and materials, mainly in fuzing or details of the tail fins. The Italians adopted their version in 1935 as the Model 1935 and they continued in use through WW2 and into the 1960s. But, the Italian mortars and ammo saw much broader use, with 100 tubes and a large stock of ammunition sent to Finland during the Winter War, and some of those were then captured and used by the Russians or the Germans, the latter adding even more by purchase direct from Italy. This 81mm shell is the “light” M35 which weighed 7.2 pounds with explosive filler, or 6 pounds now that it has been emptied and had a range of 2500 meters. The heavy shell with shorter range of 1500 meters weighed 15 pounds. There are a variety of markings, none very helpful for identification, but there is a “41” which is the date, so this could have been one that went to Finland or maybe not. Body retains most of the orange paint on the shoulder indicating HE filler, but the lower portion of the body which was originally sort of a field gray/drab color is mostly worn off. Fuze in excellent condition, although energetic components were removed. Except for the fuze and markings these are nearly indistinguishable from the American, British, Japanese, German, Canadian or other 81mm mortar shells, or the Russian 82mm. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $275.00 (View Picture) 12290 U.S. M26 PRACTICE HAND GRENADE “LEMON” TYPE - These replaced the Mark II “Pineapple” in 1950, and served into the Vietnam era when they were replaced by the round M67 “Baseball” type. These are new old stock, never had a fuze or spotting charge in them. These have maker markings cast into the body and all seem to have the RFX 55, but the other number (such as the N1 in the photo) may be different and probably indicate the mold number. Have a few of these. INERT- no flammable or explosive material. Price each is $22.00 (View Picture) 13550 U.S. NAVY 3”/50 VT (NON-FRAG) CARTRIDGE (INERT) (76.2 x 585mmR) - This is a handsome complete INERT round with Mark 9 Mod 0 steel case made by Norris in 1979. Fired primer is in place, no propelling charge in the case. Projectile is tight in the case with excellent condition fuze and retaining nearly all the original paint and stencil markings. The projectile is marked 3”/50 VT (NON-FRAG), PROJ MK 31, VTF (MK 72-2,6&8) (SD) GL-7, ADF MK 44-1. The fuze easily unscrews from the projectile and component parts can be disassembled to show they are free of energetic material, rendering this INERT. VT (Non-Frag) ammunition is used for anti-aircraft target practice against sleeves towed by aircraft or drone targets. The VT fuze will function if it comes close enough to the target to activate it, and the Aux detonating fuze has enough of a charge to blow the fuze out and emit a puff of smoke to indicate that a hit was scored. But, the body of the projectile does not fragment, avoiding damage to the sleeve or target drone so they can be used for multiple firing runs. Many people refer to the VT fuze as “variable time” but it actually stands for “Vacuum Tube Fuze” to distinguish it from the “Mechanical Time Fuze” previously used for AA guns. The VT fuze was developed late in WW2 and was one of the most important innovations to counter attacks by enemy aircraft, with a much greater probability of getting a hit because it functioned by “Proximity” to a target determined by radio frequency electronics in the fuze, not actual contact with the target or detonation at a pre-set time of flight where a fraction of a second makes a difference between destroying an aircraft and only getting close. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $450.00 (View Picture) 21426 BRITISH 3 POUNDER (47mm) BLANK CARTRIDGE CASE - (47 x 249mmR) This was made by cutting down a full length 3 pounder case, and used for saluting purposes. Headstamp as shown in the photos, sort of grungy condition, but price reflects this. If you need a project case, this is about 9.5” long and 2.5” across the rim and maybe 2.25 at the base and around 2” at the mouth. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $25.00 (View Picture) 18489 U.S. Rifle Grenade “Signal, Ground, Amber Star, Parachute M21A1” - Dated 1944. These were used for signaling from one ground unit to another or to supporting aircraft, etc. These can be fired from any of the standard grenade launchers, and the grenade launching cartridge ignites a propelling charge in the rear tube of the signal which acts as a rocket to gain a height of about 600 feet. At 5.5 seconds after launching, the parachute star will eject and burn for 20-30 seconds. Colored signals were more for signally, but they did provide some illumination. The white signals were mainly to illuminate the battlefield, a difficult problem in the days before night vision devices. We have several, but these are being sold individually. Still in fiber shipping container which may be sealed or had the tape removed for inspection. Great for display with any rifle grenade launcher. This is a live signal and needs to handled accordingly, but there are no explosive components, just pyrotechnic materials. Price per amber star signal in shipping tube. $55.00 (View Picture) 17093 CZECH 122MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE (122 x 284mmR) (RUSSIAN M1938) - This is the Czech made version of the case for the Russian Model 1938 122mm Howitzer which was a mainstay of their field artillery from 1938 to the 1960s. This is an excellent example except for a thumb size patch of corrosion at the case mouth.
(from Wiki) “The 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) was a Soviet 121.92 mm (4.8 inch) howitzer. The weapon was developed by the design bureau of Motovilikha Plants, headed by F. F. Petrov, in the late 1930s, and was in production from 1939 to 1955. The M-30 saw action in World War II, mainly as a divisional artillery piece of the Red Army (RKKA). Captured guns were also employed later in the conflict by the German Wehrmacht and the Finnish Army. Post World War II the M-30 saw combat in numerous conflicts of the mid- to late twentieth century in service of other countries' armies, notably in the Middle East.” The 122mm Howitzer was also mounted on the SU-122 assault gun mounted on a tank chassis. INERT- no flammable or explosive material. $225.00 (View Picture) 21747 SIGNAL, GROUND WHITE PARACHUTE M17A1 - Dated July, 1944. These were used for signaling from one ground unit to another or to supporting aircraft, etc. These can be fired from any of the standard grenade launchers, and the grenade launching cartridge ignites a propelling charge in the rear tube of the signal which acts as a rocket to gain a height of about 600 feet. At 5.5 seconds after launching, the parachute star will eject and burn for 20-30 seconds. Colored signals were more for signaling, but they did provide some illumination. The white signals were mainly to illuminate the battlefield, a difficult problem in the days before night vision devices. We have several and opened one of the sealed shipping tubes to inspect the contents for the photos. Signals are in great condition, but the paper labels have been partially chewed by little beasties who thought the glue was delicious. Great for display with any rifle grenade launcher. This is a live signal and needs to handled accordingly, but there are no explosive components, just pyrotechnic materials. Price per signal in sealed container. $65.00 (View Picture) 20476 RUSSIAN 152mm GUN CARTRIDGE CASE (152 x 545mm Rimmed) - This case is for most of the Russian 152mm guns, including the WW2 era Model 1937 (ML-20) and the Cold War Model 1955 (D20) guns. Nice clean case with traces of two black bands but no other stencil markings. Headstamps are as shown in the photos, with 14 over backwards N, 556 over H03 and several other single digit inspector type markings. INERT, no flammable of explosive components. $395.00 (View Picture) 7191 RARE WW2 GERMAN 28/20mm SQUEEZEBORE ANTI-TANK CARTIRDGE - 28 x 188mm Rimmed with headstamp 2h, avu (maker- Silva Metallwerke GmbH, Werk Genthin), 43 (date), [waffenamt], 2.8 cm Patrh PzB” These were fired in the innovative 2.8 cm schwere Panzerbüchse 41 (sPzB 41) or "Panzerbüchse 41" was a German anti-tank weapon working on the squeeze bore “Gerlich” principle. Officially classified as a heavy anti-tank rifle (schwerePanzerbuesche), it was actually more of a light anti-tank cannon. The projectile was a tungsten carbide core, a softer steel casing and a magnesium alloy ballistic cap. The core was 40 mm long and 10.9 mm in diameter. The steel outer casing or flanges started off at 28mm diameter, but the tapered bore in the barrel squeezed them down to 20mm before exiting at an impressive 4,500 feet per second. Some 2,797 guns were built 1940-1943, and used in most theaters in various ways on light vehicles or towed. They were marginally effective, leading to their cancellation as well as the great difficulty making the tapered barrel and the scarcity of tungsten for ammunition. As can be seen in the photos, the magnesium alloy ballistic cap has corroded away, but this makes the cool and very hard core visible along with the steel flange. You could turn a dummy cap from aluminum for appearance, if you liked. The steel primer is badly rusted and pitted, but the brass case is in pretty good shape. Hole drilled in side of case to demil and unload it. A very scarce round an good example of a really clever concept. $350.00 (View Picture) 23063 BIG BORE CASES/CARTRIDGES FOR DECORATION, SPECIAL PROJECTS, PAPERWEIGHTS, CREMATION URNS, ETC - 10094 U.S. 4.2 INCH MORTAR ILLUMINATING SHELL M335A2 - These are used to provide battlefield illumination or harassment of enemy troops. This has a flare that provides 850,000 candle power of illumination for a minimum of 90 seconds. Range is about 5,500 yards (3 miles). When the mechanical time fuze goes off, it ignites an expelling charge which ignites and ejects the flare canister and its parachute by blowing off the base plate. This is an excellent condition shell body with baseplate intact but no other internal components. It has an excellent condition M565 mechanical time fuze installed. Body retains most of the original white paint, but there are no stencil markings. Markings you see are peel off type letters. The ignition tube at the base for the propelling charge is missing. I used this in a display of night vision scopes to show “how they did it before night vision.” INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $195.00 (View Picture) 23312 WW2 JAPANESE 7cm TYPE 41 MOUNTAIN GUN BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE (75 x 185mmR) - 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. The mouth of the case looks slightly expanded as if someone tried to stick a slightly oversize projectile into it. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $65.00 (View Picture) 22843 U.S. NAVY WW1 3"/50 BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE WITH "COMMON" PROJECTILE- JANUARY 1918 (76.2 x 593mmR) - We have had dozens of 3”/50 cases and projectiles, but only one or two others that are from WW1. This is the nicest condition of all, free from even minor dings or dents. We did not confirm the headstamp, but are relying on the description marked on the handsome wooden base as shown in the photos. This was a gift to a retired USN Commander from a VFW post. The case is attached to the wooden base by a large bolt threaded into the primer hole, probably enlarged or threaded, but it makes it a very attractive nautical “Lipstick” as often used as decoration in high ranking officers’ offices, or on the quarterdeck of ships for ceremonial events. The projectile is the “Common” type which has a solid nose and could be used with no filler as an armor piercing round, or with a HE filler and base detonating fuze as an armor piercing/high explosive round. I believe that these projectiles were left as bare steel at the time, but cannot confirm that. Rotating band has a couple of dings right on the inspector marks [anchor] A.C.D. and the anchor stamp. These early projectiles had a narrow rotating band and the cases are 593mm long. Later projectiles used a wider rotating band and the cases were then made 585mm long, and most of the early cases were modified and reused, so surviving 593mm cases are scarce. We can ship this with the base installed which will be a pain to pack and cost quite a bit, or we can probably remove the base and ship in two boxes for a lot less, and you can reassemble when you get it. The early 3”/50 guns were used on a wide variety of ships from the 1890s through WW1, including as anti-torpedo boat battery on pre-dreadnaughts and armored cruisers of the “Great White Fleet” era, and destroyers and even on submarines. The later 3”/50 “dual purpose guns of the 1920s through WW2 for anti-aircraft as well as surface targets switched to different types of projectiles with mechanical time or point detonating fuzes. A nice early WW1 U.S. Navy round, and great for any nautical décor. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $375.00 (View Picture) 22775 11-52 RED STAR PARACHUTE SIGNAL- SIGNAL PYROTECHNIC CO. LOS ANGELES - “DISTRESS SIGNAL FOR MERCHANT VESSELS/ 20,000 CANDLEPOWER/ USE ONLY WHEN AIRCRAFT OR VESSEL IS SIGHTED/ DIRECTIONS- FIRE UPWARD FROM SIGNAL PISTOL” is ink stamped on the thin aluminum case of the flare signal The short aluminum cartridge case headstamp identifies the maker and patent info along with date of November 1952. These, along with “PISTOL-PROJECTOR RED FLARE PARACHUTE/ USCG APP NO and maker name SIGNAL PYROTECHNIC, Los Angeles, CA are also stamped on the flare case body near the mouth. This is a 37mm cartridge with the case about 1 1/4” long and overall length of 7 3/8”. Loaded, live round, but due to age and apparent poor storages sold as display item only and not safe for actual use. See photo for details. These were used with the International Flare Signal and Kilgore Model 52 flare guns, and probably all the other heavy 37mm flare guns with barrels about 8-8.5 inches long. $55.00 (View Picture) 22772 9-57 RED STAR PARACHUTE SIGNAL- SIGNAL PYROTECHNIC CO. LOS ANGELES - “DISTRESS SIGNAL FOR MERCHANT VESSELS/ 20,000 CANDLEPOWER/ USE ONLY WHEN AIRCRAFT OR VESSEL IS SIGHTED/ DIRECTIONS- FIRE UPWARD FROM SIGNAL PISTOL” is ink stamped on the thin aluminum case of the flare signal The short aluminum cartridge case headstamp identifies the maker and patent info along with date of September 1957. These, along with “PISTOL-PROJECTOR RED FLARE PARACHUTE/ USCG APP NO and maker name SIGNAL PYROTECHNIC, Los Angeles, CA are also stamped on the flare case body near the mouth. This is a 37mm cartridge with the case about 1 1/4” long and overall length of 7 3/8”. Loaded, live round, but due to age and apparent poor storages sold as display item only and not safe for actual use. See photo for details. These were used with the International Flare Signal and Kilgore Model 52 flare guns, and probably all the other heavy 37mm flare guns with barrels about 8-8.5 inches long. $55.00 (View Picture) 7194 U.S. 20 x 110mm (Hispano Suiza) Dummy Cartridge M18A3 - 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. The Brits used two Hispano cannons in the later Spitfire fighters. U.S. 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-Suiza 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-1-3, Loaded 1-50”. Totally inert, no flammable or explosive components. Price for a FULL SEALED SPAM CAN of 25 rounds is $75.00. Lots of five rounds for $20, or single rounds are priced per round at $5.00 each $125.00 (View Picture) 14318 WW1 GERMAN FIELD GUN BRASS SHELL CASE FOR 10CM KANONE 1917 and others - 105 x 505mm Rimmed. This was used with all three of the main German 105mm field guns during WW1, along with an earlier 1898 model. The Model 1904 was the first with a modern recoil system, followed by the Model 1914 and finally the Model 1917. Some of these remained in use into the 3rd Reich era. These models are very well discussed by the Lovetts, on their great page at http://www.lovettartillery.com/Development%20of%20the%2010cm%20Kanone.html This case is in excellent condition, with sharp headstamp markings: 490/Karth./ POLTE/ MAI 1918/ MAGDEBURG/ Sp406. Fired primer remains in place. Overall mellow patina and free from any significant dents or dings. An important German WW1 artillery artifact. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $95.00 (View Picture) 3491 U.S. NAVY 3"/50 MK 7 MOD 1 BRASS SHELL CASING DATED 1942 - (76.2 x 585mm Rimmed) Nice clean brass case with desirable early WW2 1942 date. These were used during WW2 with the 3"/50 caliber slow fire guns which were the main battery on the Destroyer Escorts for use against surface ships, aircraft, and shore bombardment targets. On cruisers and larger ships, the 3"/50 was mainly used in an anti-aircraft role. Around the end of WW2, the rapid fire 3"/50 mounts were introduced which used the same ammunition and remained in service well into the 1980s, mainly as anti-aircraft guns, but also as the main (only) gun mounts for amphibious attack ships, and auxiliaries (oilers, ammunition ships, tenders, etc). Headstamp marking Mark 7 Mod 1 with 11- 1942 date. Fired primer dated 43 is still in place. Tough to find as most were thrown overboard after being fired, or returned for scrap. This one has a number of moderate dings around the shoulder and mouth area and numerous smaller dings in the rest of the case which has been polished, but the job has not been finished yet. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $135.00 (View Picture) 18910 105mm HOWITZER STEEL CASE- VIETNAM ERA- SUPERB- - Standard U.S. 105mm (105 x 371mmR) as used from pre-WW2 to the present. These have been made from brass or steel over the years, with several different construction methods. This is the M14B1 which is the drawn case the same as the most common brass case, the M14, but made from steel instead of brass. The steel is given a coat of tough lacquer type finish to resist corrosion and the reflections from polished metal. This gives it a dark honey color appearance so it almost looks like brass. The lot number indicates the case was made in 1969, at the height of the Vietnam War, with a M444 High Explosive Projectile. These were actually an Anti-Personnel Improved Conventional Munition used to deliver M39 anti-personnel grenades. The M39 grenade was a gold ball size explosive munition which would bounce up on hitting the ground before exploding. In theory, anyway, but in reality the dud rate was over 50% and commanders refused to use them in areas which they might have to maneuver through later. As a result, many of these rounds remained in storage and were later downloaded, which is how these cases ended up on the market in such nice condition instead of burnt and scarred once fired cases. Except for the white stencil markings on the base, the cases are identical to those used in the common High Explosive, Illuminating, White Phosphorous, or training projectiles. These were used with the towed field guns, as well as the M109 “Paladin” Self Propelled guns and several other mountings. A great item for anyone wanting a superb condition 105mm Howitzer case for display. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $49.00 (View Picture) 18863 RUSSIAN PFM-1 “BUTTERFLY OR TOE-POPPER” LANDMINE (INERT) - The Russian PFM-1 toe popper landmine, also known as the “Butterfly bomblet” had the NATO name “Green Parrot.” This mine was used during the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan to prevent insurgents from using certain roads and areas of operation. However civilians often fell prey to the mine. The mine was deployed by helicopters and infantry. This one is the INERT practice version, confirmed by the Cyrillic "Y" stamped through the plastic body and the white mark around the fuze. For those not familiar with this mine, here is some more info taken off a mine website... “PFM-1 is a small, scatterable Anti-Personnel (AP) mine with a body made from low-density polythene. [The combat version] comes in two varieties, both identical in external appearance other than a Cyrillic C (English S) cast into the plastic on one side of the flat wing, which indicates it has a self-destruct mechanism. In the centre of the mine is a cylindrical fuze made mostly of aluminum. The fat wing section of the mine is filled with a liquid explosive. The fuze is sealed into the plastic casing by a metal compression band, with the end of the fuze protruding slightly. The fuze operates hydraulically from pressure on the fat wing. Prior to dispensing, metal strips run through slots in the end of each mine's fuze to retain an arming plunger. The current dispenser is designated KSF-1s; it holds 64 mines…. These mines are made in green, brown and white. Some markings are stenciled in black, while others are impressed into the plastic.” INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $95.00 (View Picture) 22560 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE 1945 - Standard 105mm Howitzer brass case M14. This is in nice shape with only minor bruising and scrapes and should polish up nicely. It has the sort of yellow-silver look from the cleaning process used last time they were processed for reloading. Good stencil markings on the base. Headstamp date for initial manufacture is 1945. Mouth of case has some bent areas that should be easy to tap back into shape. $75.00 (View Picture) 20426 RED STAR PARACHUTE SIGNAL- KILGORE #52 - “# 52 RED STAR PARACHUTE SIGNAL APPROVED BY U.S. COAST GUARD MERCHANT MARINE INSPECTION manufactured by the International Flare Signal Division of the Kilgore Mfg. Co. Tipp City, O.” is ink stamped on the thin aluminum case of the flare signal The short aluminum cartridge case headstamp identifies the maker and patent info along with date of May 1945,and also stamped on the flare case bodynear the mouth. This is a 37mm cartridge with the case about 1 1/8” long and overall length of 7 1/8”. Loaded, live round, but due to age and apparent poor storages sold as display item only and not safe for actual use. See photo for details. These were used with the International Flare Signal and Kilgore Model 52 flare guns, and probably all the other heavy 37mm flare guns with barrels about 8-8.5 inches long. $25.00 (View Picture)) 21163 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE 1942 - Standard 105 x 371mm rimmed M14 TYPE I brass case for the 105mm Howitzers. This is in good condition with minor dings around the mouth which should straighten out easily. Case body has dark patina all over except for one narrow lengthwise section where it was protected by something and is shiny brass. Headstamp date for initial manufacture is 1942 and the fired primer is also 1942 dated. INERT- no flammable or explosive materials. $59.00 (View Picture) 22557 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE 1944 - Standard 105mm Howitzer brass case M14. This is in nice shape with only minor bruising and scrapes and should polish up nicely. It has the sort of yellow-silver look from the cleaning process used last time they were processed for reloading. Good stencil markings on the base. Headstamp date for initial manufacture is 1944. $95.00 (View Picture) 18772 SIGNAL, ILLUMINATION, GROUND, WHITE STAR PARACHUTE, M127A1 - The M126 series of Ground Pyrotechnic Signals are used for signaling and illuminating missions, and will rise to a minimum altitude of 200 yards before functioning, Essentially they are a lightweight handheld unit that replaced to tasks formerly performed by rifle grenade signals. There are made in five star clusters, single star parachute, and smoke parachute versions, in several different colors, so there are a lot of M designations for the various types and colors. Red, white, or green stars are current issue, but many other variations can be found. Each is a self contained unit, basically an aluminum tube with a primer on the “breech” end and the other end open, but covered with an aluminum cap for shipping. The signal and the expelling charge are packed inside the tube. To use, the end cap is removed and placed over the primer end. The muzzle end is pointed in the desired direction and that tube smacked against the ground. A firing pin in the center of the cap will then ignite the primer and the signal will be fired. This is a SIGNAL, ILLUMINATION, GROUND, WHITE STAR PARACHUTE, M27A1 which as been fired, leaving the launching tube and end cap. Instructions are intact and legible, but lot number and date have been crossed out. Great for a display of Vietnam era or more recent military equipment. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $15.00 (View Picture) 18734 SIGNAL, ILLUMINATION, GROUND, WHITE STAR CLUSTER, M159 - The M126 series of Ground Pyrotechnic Signals are used for signaling and illuminating missions, and will rise to a minimum altitude of 200 yards before functioning, Essentially they are a lightweight handheld unit that replaced to tasks formerly performed by rifle grenade signals. There are made in five star clusters, single star parachute, and smoke parachute versions, in several different colors, so there are a lot of M designations for the various types and colors. Red, white, or green stars are current issue, but many other variations can be found. Each is a self contained unit, basically an aluminum tube with a primer on the “breech” end and the other end open, but covered with an aluminum cap for shipping. The signal and the expelling charge are packed inside the tube. To use, the end cap is removed and placed over the primer end. The muzzle end is pointed in the desired direction and that tube smacked against the ground. A firing pin in the center of the cap will then ignite the primer and the signal will be fired. This is a SIGNAL, ILLUMINATION, GROUND, WHITE STAR CLUSTER, M159 which as been fired, leaving the launching tube and end cap. Instructions are intact and legible but no date visible, probably Vietnam era. Great for a display of Vietnam era or more recent military equipment. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $15.00 (View Picture) 9485 WW2 VINTAGE WOOD SHIPPING CRATE FOR 10 GAUGE RED VERY SIGNALS - This originally had 24 boxes of 10 rounds each, but is now empty. (ten boxes are shown in place to illustrate the proper packing layout, but are NOT included). Stenciled on both sides: SIGNAL KIGHTS MK 2 VERY RED STAR IN CARTONS CODE- 20020-B LOT- [number painted over]/ Just the thing to spice up your flare gun collection. Overall excellent condition. No lid. Other than the 10 boxes of ammo inside, what you see is what you get. $40.00 (View Picture) 21697 20 x 110MM U.S. NAVY DUMMY CARTRIDGE (Mark 100 or Mark 103 Mod 1) FOR Mark 11 and Mark 12 AIRCRAFT CANNONS - Circa 1965-1966 The Mark 12 cannons were used in most U.S. Navy aircraft through the 1970s when the 20 x 102mm M61 "Vulcan" gun replaced it. The USN did not initially share the USAAF/USAF's interest in new revolver and rotary guns. Instead, they improved the performance of the old Hispano design by speeding up its rate of fire and rechambering it for a powerful new round, the 20x110 USN. This was developed by taking the base dimensions of the 20x102, but stretching the case length to the maximum which the Hispano could handle. It hardly seemed worth the effort as the performance is only marginally better than the 20x102. The Mk 12 was standard cannon armament on gun-armed Navy and Marine Corps fighters from the early 1950s to the early 1960s, including the F4D Skyray, F3H Demon, A-4 Skyhawk, F-8 Crusader and early Navy versions of the A-7 Corsair II. As well as being used in the Mk 12 gun, the new round was also used in the Mk 11. This was a twin-barrel eight-chamber revolver with a mixture of recoil and gas operation and with partly smoothbored barrels. It was used only in the Mk 4 gunpod. These cartridges use regular cartridge cases and INERT projectiles with a heavy crimp, empty primer pocket and bronze colored projectiles to indicate INERT drill status. New old stock or lightly used. $10.00 (View Picture) 21645 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) 21250 SWEDISH 75 x 241mmR MOUNTAIN GUN BRASS CASE - 90mm base diameter with headstamp Bofors (logo) CM 75mm. Mod 28 NP, and 505 (lot number?). Unfired, never loaded case with some corrosion storage. Comes complete with a filler plug which would be used for easy removal to adjust the number of charge increments desired for use in the Swedish Mountain gun. $50.00 (View Picture) **SOLD** 20951 USAF AC-130 GUNSHIP 105mm HOWITZER CARTRIDGE (CASE AND PROJECTILE)- Adopted prior to WW2, the 105mm Howitzer has been the workhorse of the field artillery ever since. The same basic gun has been mounted on a variety of armored vehicle hulls (USMC AMTRACS; M4 Sherman hulls as the M7 Priest, or later M52 and M108 guns), and even mounted in the AC-130 Spectre gunships. All of these use the same basic M14 series cases, like this one. This case is dated 1969 and has the fired primer in place. The USAF modified 105 Howitzer rounds have the projectiles crimped to the case, instead of being a loose fit. The USAF uses the same charge all the time, while the ground gunners usually pull one of more increments of propelling charges to vary the range or trajectory to fit the mission. The base of the case is ink stmped with the lot number and "USAF ONLY" and the mouth shows that it was cromped, but upon firing this was stretched out abit, so the projectile is now a tight fit instead of firmly attached, The projectile is a new old stock and never loaded 105mm High Explosive M1, dated 1968-1974, correct for this use. Projectile has been repainted OD color but no stencil markings added. A demilled (INERT) M557 point detonating fuze is installed. Photo shows typical example of the few we have (all in similar condition), but not necesessarily the exact round you will receive. The AC-130 Spectre gunship is a tremendously effective weapons system, with variations in the guns used in the different models, but generally they included a 105mm Howitzer, a 40mm Bofors or 30mm gun, and a 20mm Gatling Gun. This is in excellent condition 105mm USAF used case and projectile much scarcer than the ground fired rounds. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $425.00 (View Picture) 20781 LOT OF 3 DIFFERENT U.S.20MM DUMMY CARTRIDGES - Lot consists of one of each of the 20mm Oerlikon, 20mm Hispano-Suiza and 20mm US Navy, described in detail below, and shown left to right in the photos. All these are Dummy Drill versions and are totally INERT with no explosive or flammable material. 1- U.S. NAVY 20MM OERLIKON (20 X 110MM RB[REBATED]) DUMMY DRILL CARTRIDGE FOR ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS- Circa 1943 This cartridge was used in the thousands of 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns mounted aboard nearly every type of Navy ship in WW2. The fired cases are unique as the gun begins to recoil while the case is still being extracted, blowing the neck diameter out to nearly the diameter of the body. They are also nearly unique in their having a rim diameter much smaller (or "rebated") than the base of the case. The U.S. Navy adopted the 20mm Oerlikon guns shortly before WW2 to replace the .50 caliber machine guns previously used for close in anti-aircraft use. By the end of the war about 125,000 of the guns had been made in the U.S. mainly for use aboard ships. Between December 1941 and September 1944, Oerlikons accounted for 32% of all Japanese aircraft downed by the USN. Beginning in 1943 the 40mm Bofors began to replace the 20mm Oerlikons with greater range and stopping power and all Oerlikons were removed from the fleet by the mid-1950s.. The Oerlikon rounds are easily spotted by their distinctive “rebated” rim which is smaller than the case diameter. These dummy cartridges were made for training use, and feature a regular case with three holes drilled in it, and a regular (bur empty) projectile which is silver soldered to the neck to withstand harsh use. The manufacturing process leave tiny splashes of flux on some of the cases which has caused some mild corrosion, and some of the brown paint on the projectiles may have chipped or flaked off. 2- U.S. 20 x 110MM HISPAN SUIZA DUMMY DRILL CARTRIDGE M18A3 – Circa 1950 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. The Brits used two Hispano cannons in the later Spitfire fighters. U.S. 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-Suiza 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 3- 20 x 110MM U.S. NAVY DUMMY CARTRIDGE (Mark 100 or Mark 103 Mod 1) FOR Mark 11 and Mark 12 AIRCRAFT CANNONS- Circa 1965 The Mark 12 cannons were used in most U.S. Navy aircraft through the 1970s when the 20 x 102mm M61 "Vulcan" gun replaced it. The USN did not initially share the USAAF/USAF's interest in new revolver and rotary guns. Instead, they improved the performance of the old Hispano design by speeding up its rate of fire and rechambering it for a powerful new round, the 20x110 USN. This was developed by taking the base dimensions of the 20x102, but stretching the case length to the maximum which the Hispano could handle. It hardly seemed worth the effort as the performance is only marginally better than the 20x102. The Mk 12 was standard cannon armament on gun-armed Navy and Marine Corps fighters from the early 1950s to the early 1960s, including the F4D Skyray, F3H Demon, A-4 Skyhawk, F-8 Crusader and early Navy versions of the A-7 Corsair II. As well as being used in the Mk 12 gun, the new round was also used in the Mk 11. This was a twin-barrel eight-chamber revolver with a mixture of recoil and gas operation and with partly smoothbored barrels. It was used only in the Mk 4 gunpod. These cartridges use regular cartridge cases and INERT projectiles with a heavy crimp, empty primer pocket and bronze colored projectiles to indicate INERT drill status. New old stock or lightly used. The set of three cartridges for $20.00 (View Picture) 23387 WW2 Japanese 7CM Type 41 Mountain Gun brass cartridge case (75 x 184mmR) - The Type 41 Mountain Gun which was a license-built copy of the Krupp M.08 mountain gun. Originally it was the standard pack artillery weapon. After it was superseded by the Type 94 75 mm mountain gun (circa 1935), it was then used as an infantry "regimental" gun, deployed 4 to each infantry regiment. The Type 41 guns were in service from 1908 to 1945. In Japanese service the gun was crewed by thirteen men. The ammunition used included various types of HE, AP, Shrapnel and chemical munitions. The maximum ranges was about 7,500 yards. This is an excellent brass case (except for some dents along the back side) with good markings as shown in the photos. INERT- no flammable or explosive material.The Type 41 Mountain Gun which was a license-built copy of the Krupp M.08 mountain gun. Originally it was the standard pack artillery weapon. After it was superseded by the Type 94 75 mm mountain gun (circa 1935), it was then used as an infantry "regimental" gun, deployed 4 to each infantry regiment. The Type 41 guns were in service from 1908 to 1945. In Japanese service the gun was crewed by thirteen men. The ammunition used included various types of HE, AP, Shrapnel and chemical munitions. The maximum ranges was about 7,500 yards. This is an excellent brass case (except for some dents around the shoulder area) with good markings as shown in the photos. INERT- no flammable or explosive material. $75.00 (View Picture) 23391 U.S. ANTI TANK MINE, Practice, Heavy, M20- MINT! - About 13" diameter by 5" high made of blue painted steel. Externally it is the same as the heigh explosive M15 Anti Tank mine, but has filler holes around its periphery, and perforations around the arming plug and secondary fuzing wells, indicative of inert status. The mine is empty, with arming plug M4 assembled, but lacking either primary or secondary fuze. It is to be loaded with sand and fuzed in the field. Empty weight is about 5 pounds, but when sand filled about 31 pounds. A wire carrying handle is provided. The mine, when fitted with a M604 fuze, is activated by the weight of an intermediate or heavy tank. Lighter equipment or personnel will not overcome the spring system of the mine and actuate the fuze. These could alos be rigged with a variety of other firing devices for emplacement as booby traps. Will look great with a coat of OD paint as an AT mine M15 for display with military vehicles or mine detectors. Mint, unissued. INERT- no flammable or explosive material. $95.00 (View Picture) 22213 U.S. NAVY FACTORY LOADED 3"/50 (76.2 x 585mmR) ARMOR PIERCING MARK 29 MOD 2 DUMMY INERT CARTRIDGE - The steel cartridge case is circa 1950s and the projectile is dated 1942, but it was likely loaded in this configuration in the 1980s-90s. This is a complete fixed round of 3"/50 ammunition which was specially loaded (actually remanufactured) for testing of the process used to demilitarize ammunition. To do this they needed a round that was actual size and weight and had an inert material substituted for the powder and projectile charges and inert primers and fuzes. This used a standard steel case with the old load information removed and new stencil markings "3"/50 CARTRIDGE CASE/ DUMMY-INERT/ FOR WESTERN DEMIL TEST" on the case. The projectile is a Mark 29 Mod 2 Armor Piercing type. It is painted gold, and (almost illegibly) stenciled "3"/50 MARK 29/ DUMMY-INERT/ FOR WESTERN DEMIL TEST." Overall condition is fine to excellent with some minor dings and scrapes. Could be very easily repainted/stenciled to combat appearance. Do not confuse this with the common loading machine drill rounds made of a combination of wood and metal, or all metal construction. This uses regular conventional components, just loaded without any explosive or flammable materials so that it would be safe for use during testing. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $325.00 (View Picture) 10571 U.S. ARMY CARTRIDGE, DRILL, M15B1 FOR 3 INCH GUNS M1918, M1, M3, M5, M6 AND M7 (76.2 x 585mmR) - This is a completely inert assembly provided for loading and fuze setting training of crews serving these various types of 3 inch guns. These were a series of guns starting with the Model 1918 anti-aircraft gun. This was subsequently improved by use of a removable barrel liner, which was the M1 gun. The M3 used a different form of liner. The M5 was an adaptation for anti-tank gun use. The M6 gun was in the self-propelled 3 inch Gun Motor Carriage M5. The M7 was the version of the gun mounted in the M10 Tank Destroyer (also known as the 3 inch Gun Motor Carriage, M10) which was based on a M4 Sherman hull. The fixed ammunition used in all of these was based on the same 76.2x585R cartridge case - designated 3 inch Cartridge Case Mk IIM2. Although not specified on the base of the cartridge, TM9-1901 dated 1942 indicates that this Drill Cartridge was for use with all the M1918 series 3 inch guns, and the 3 inch guns M1, M3, M5, M6 and M7 and also the 3 inch (15 Pounder) Gun M1902M1. The Drill Cartridge is a hollow metal body with a bronze base plate and a replaceable Dummy Fuze M59 that duplicates the exterior of the M48 Point Detonating Fuze. The M15 Drill cartridge used a bronze body while the M15B1 used a malleable iron or steel body. This cartridge is unissued, new old stock, still in the original shipping tube from 1943. We have several and some are still sealed and on others the adhesive on the tape failed after 70 years, but the cartridge has not been out of the tube except for taking the photos. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $225.00 (View Picture) 7250 Black-20 x 110mmRB OERLIKON CANNON DUMMY CARTRIDGE - This is a WW2 cartridge case and projectile, emptied of all explosive or powder and neatly repainted in original colors. The cases vary as to headstamp markings, and some have no primer, while others have a dented or undented primer. The 20 x 110mmRB indicates it has a 20mm projectile diameter, the case is 110 mm long, and it has a “Rebated” head, where the head is smaller diameter than the rest of the case. Good Oerlikon cases are nearly impossible to find as the shoulder and neck are blown out to the full case diameter upon firing by the residual pressure as the extraction cycle starts. These were made from unfired cases, or factory seconds. We have two different colors as follows: Black projectile with slightly different contours- Armor Piercing (AP), Yellow projectile- High Explosive with pentolite filler (HE) Your choice of one round (as long as limited supply lasts) (NOTE- red and white are all gone.) $19.00 per round (View Picture) 7194 U.S. 20 x 110mm (Hispano Suiza) Dummy Cartridge M18A3 - 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. The Brits used two Hispano cannons in the later Spitfire fighters. U.S. 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-Suiza 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-1-3, Loaded 1-50”. Totally inert, no flammable or explosive components. Price for a FULL SEALED SPAM CAN of 25 rounds is $75.00. Lots of , or lot of five rounds for $20, or single rounds are priced per round at $5.00 (View Picture) 21975 81mm Mortar “Cartridge, Ignition, M6” - These were the replacement for the earlier “shotgun style” ignition cartridges. The M6 ignition cartridge consists of a red cardboard container with about 120 grains of double base gunpowder. It is closed on both ends with a roll crimp over a wad with a hole in the center and a thin inner seal. These fit in the base tube of the mortar cartridge, and then an M33 aluminum head with a percussion primer was screwed into the end of the tube. This solved the problem where the earlier shotgun style ignition cartridges would sometimes set back from the mortar round and foul the tube. The M6 ignition cartridge was used most of the 81mm rounds from mid WW2 onward, including many of the M43A1 High Explosive and practice rounds, the M68 Training, the M56 HE, M57 Chemical (White Phosphorous), and M301 Illuminating. One mint, unissued M6 ignition cartridge as shown in the photo. These are live, and contain a powder charge similar to most small arms ammunition, NOT an explosive. Price for one cartridge $8.00 (View Picture) 7250 Black-20 x 110mmRB OERLIKON CANNON DUMMY CARTRIDGE - This is a WW2 cartridge case and projectile, emptied of all explosive or powder and neatly repainted in original colors. The cases vary as to headstamp markings, and some have no primer, while others have a dented or undented primer. The 20 x 110mmRB indicates it has a 20mm projectile diameter, the case is 110 mm long, and it has a “Rebated” head, where the head is smaller diameter than the rest of the case. Good Oerlikon cases are nearly impossible to find as the shoulder and neck are blown out to the full case diameter upon firing by the residual pressure as the extraction cycle starts. These were made from unfired cases, or factory seconds. We have two different colors as follows:
Black projectile with slightly different contours- Armor Piercing (AP), Yellow projectile- High Explosive with pentolite filler (HE)
Your choice of one round (as long as limited supply lasts) (NOTE- red and white are all gone.) $19.00 per round (View Picture) 22556 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE 1943 - Standard 105mm Howitzer brass case M14. This is in nice shape with only minor bruising and scrapes and should polish up nicely. It has the sort of yellow-silver look from the cleaning process used last time they were processed for reloading. Good stencil markings on the base. Headstamp date for initial manufacture is 1943. $95.00 (View Picture) 7959 LOT OF FOUR ROUNDS WITH CLIP- BOFORS 40 X 364 MMR (BOFORS 40MM/L70) DUMMY, M851 - 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. Inkstamped markings on side of the case: 40mm L/70, DUMMY M851, GRT85G016-001. In U.S. Service, these were made for use in the abortive "Sergeant York" Divisional AIr Defense system, basically a twin 40mm L/70 Bofors mounted on the hull of a M60 tank. However, it was a failure and cancelled in 1985. This is a lot of four in their original loading clip. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $225.00 (View Picture) 23133 37MM NON-LETHAL RIOT RUBBER BUCKSHOT PROJECTILES - hard rubber balls, three large ones about .50 caliber and two smaller ones about .30 caliber, use for non-lethal riot control. The lot for $3.00 (View Picture) 23132 37MM NON-LETHAL RIOT RUBBER PROJECTILES - Lot of four semi-soft rubber projectiles for firing from 37mm riot control munitions. The lot for $8.00 (View Picture) 19672 U.S. NAVY 40MM BOFORS SINGLE ROUNDS (REPAINTED) - 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 that was ugly. We repainted the cases a brass color for display, but be careful or you can scratch or chip the pant. 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 with red and yellow 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 if you don’t like the red 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. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $65.00 (View Picture) 21910 U.S. NAVY 3”/50 CARTRIDGE (76.2 x 585mmR) WITH MARK 33 HE PROJECTILE (INERT LOADED) - Case and the projectile are dated circa1953-54, but it was likely loaded in this configuration in the 1980s-90s. This is a complete fixed round of 3"/50 ammunition which was specially loaded (actually remanufactured) for testing of the process used to demilitarize ammunition. To do this they needed a round that was actual size and weight and had an inert material substituted for the powder and projectile charges and inert primers and fuzes. This used a standard steel case with the old load information removed and new stencil markings "3"/50 CARTRIDGE CASE/ DUMMY-INERT/ FOR WESTERN DEMIL TEST" on the case. The projectile is a Mark 33 Mod 1 with dummy nose fuze. It is painted gold, and stenciled "3"/50 MARK 33/ DUMMY-INERT/ FOR WESTERN DEMIL TEST." I am unable to locate any information at all on the 3 inch/50 Mark 33 projectile but assume it was probably a very limited production item that was discarded in favor of other designs, leaving some in inventory for use in tests like this. Overall condition is fine to excellent with some minor dings and scrapes. Could be very easily repainted/stenciled to combat appearance. Do not confuse this with the common loading machine drill rounds made of a combination of wood and metal, or all metal construction. This uses regular conventional components, just loaded without any explosive or flammable materials so that it would be safe for use during testing. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $295.00 (View Picture) 19022 CIVIL WAR 3" ABSTERDAM PROJECTILE (TYPE 3) - An excellent design for the 3" Parrot Rifles and the 3" Ordnance Rifles adopted late in the Civil War and lasting through the end of the muzzle loading era (and perhaps with some of the early breechloading conversions?). Few of these actually reached the field during the War, but the are considered to be Civil War era anyway. These used a brass band around the base which would expand into the rifling, very similar to the Parrot Projectiles in appearance. This is the explosive shell version, with a brass fuze holder in the nose. Flash from the powder charge would reach up to the front of the projectile, igniting the powder train time fuze. This is the third type with brass rotating band, while the earlier types used lead bands. Unfired, with one side pretty good where it was protected by paint, but the other side with light to moderate pitting and lots of rust and bits of concrete. The brass band in VG condition (with a slight ding as shown in the photos. This needs a good cleaning and some soaking with WD-40 to loosen the rust and cement and paint, and it will clean up pretty nicely with some patient scraping followed by a coat of wax or lacquer or black paint. The fuzes and bursting charge were removed long ago. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $195.00 (View Picture) 18869 U.S. 4.2" MORTAR IMPROVED LIGHTWEIGHT CARTRIDGE M329A1E1 - The first 4.2-inch mortar in U.S. service was introduced in 1928 as the M1, and later a strengthened version designated the M12 was adopted. Initially these were exclusively for chemical warfare use, but at the start of WW2 the Army added a high explosive shell to the inventory, which made the 4.2 inch mortar extremely useful in mountain or jungle terrain where wheeled artillery could not move easily. In 1951 the M30 version of the 4.2 inch mortar was adopted, and eventually these were mounted on halftracks and armored personnel carriers to provide mobile firepower with either HE, Illuminating, WP smoke or chemical rounds. In the last few years the 4.2 inch mortars were superceded by a new 120mm mortar. The stronger M30 mortar could achieve longer ranges than the earlier mortars using the M329 projectile with a boat tail shape and pre-engraved roatating band. The M329A1Ei was a further improvement with a nylon or plastic discarding obturator. This was standardized as the M329A2 and extended the max range to 7,400 yards (a 1,200 yard improvement over the M329A1). This example has been rendered “EOD INERT” with several extra holed drilled in it, and EOD INERT markings engraved on the body. About 90% of the original blue paint and white markings remain, and the obturator is intact. Fuze has been removed although part remains in place. Body is 1970 dated, so this is Vietnam era piece. The tube for the ignition cartridge and propelling charge is installed. INERT- no flammable or explosive contents. $225.00 (View Picture) 22293 40MM BOFORS L/60 DUMMY CARTRIDGE - A good example of a WW2 style 40mm Bofors Anti-Aircraft round. This has been assembled using a steel case with the prime removed, and the case painted gold to simulate the appearance of a brass case. The projectile is a genuine WW2 style projectile without any explosive filler, and the guts of the fuze removed, but the cap remains. Projectile rotating band has a token demil torch cut, but display with that at the back and it still looks pretty impressive. Tip colors may vary (red//white, yellow/red, etc). Although a serious collector may want to spend more for a real brass case (instead of a steel one) and a projectile without the token demil spot, this is an inexpensive filler for a general WW2 collection. The 40mm Bofors was a ubiquitous weapons system used by nearly every nation on land or sea. One round as shown in the photo. $45.00 (View Picture) 21931 U.S. WW2 57MM ANTI-TANK GUN DRILL CARTRIDGE M22 (OR BRITISH 6 POUNDER 7 CWT) - This is the 57 x 441mm Rimmed cartridge for the U.S. 57mm anti-tank gun, M1, and also used by the British under the designation “Ordnance Quick Firing 6 pounder, 7 cwt.” This was a British design finalized in 1941 to replace their puny 2 pounder anti-tank guns. The U.S. adopted the design in order to begin production as “Lend Lease” material, but after disappointing results with the U.S. puny 37mm Anti-Tank Gun, M3 in North Africa, decided it would be good to divert most of the U.S. made guns to U.S. service. Some 15,637 of the guns were made in the U.S 1941-1945 with only about 4,200 going to the British. These 57mm/6 pounder guns were effective against the PzKpfw IV and similar tanks, but seldom penetrated the Panther or Tiger series armor. This drill cartridge has the projectile solidly held in place with heavy crimps and a steel rod threaded to the base of the projectile and secured at the primer end. Although visually nearly identical to the combat round, these were made for use in training gun crews proper (and rapid) ammunition handling and loading of the gun. Photo shows one round that we opened, but we have several, mostly in sealed fiber shipping tubes, and all should be similar in markings and condition. The steel case has a 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. Mint unissued, complete with the original fiber shipping tube. Shipping tube may be dirty and weathered. Impressive looking round for display with other efforts to stop tanks, such as bazooka rounds, rifle grenades, mines, etc. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $225.00 (View Picture) 21638 U.S. NAVY FUZE CAP FOR PROJECTILES (LATE STEEL TYPE) - This is the late WW2 and post –war style made of stamped steel instead of cast brass, to conserve critical materials. Navy 5” and larger projectiles were issued with the fuzes installed. (The Army usually had lifting plugs in 155mm and larger projectiles to make them easier to handle, and then fuzes of the desired type were installed prior to firing.) Navy projectiles were moved about the ship by hand, then downloaded into the magazines using projectile hoists and stacked in racks, and then subject to shifting around a bit as the ship rolled and pitched at sea, so it was good to protect the fuze from damage in all this. The top of the projectile body had threads cut into it, and these were for a fuze protector, such as this one. Several types were made, with the brass version most common for WW2 and earlier, but later a simple stamped steel type was adopted. The caps were removed before the projectiles were sent up to the gun mount, and later turned in for salvage, or thrown overboard. I have only seen a few of these loose and was fortunate enough to find a couple more. Used on all the 5", 6", 8" and 16" U.S. Navy gun projectiles, and perhaps others as well. Typical example shown- type of finish may vary but all in excellent condition. One steel fuze protector nose cap, used excellent. $40.00 (View Picture) 21032 U.S. BOMB FUZE- M904E2 (VIETNAM ERA) FOR MARK 80 SERIES BOMBS- MINT! - The M904 series fuze is a mechanical impact nose fuze used in the Mk 80 series low-drag general-purpose (LDGP) bombs. The M904 fuze is installed in the nose fuze well of the bomb along with an adapter booster charge. The fuze is detonator-safe, and it contains two observation windows through which you can determine the safe/arm condition of the fuze. There is no special locking feature designed into the fuze for shear safety if the bomb is accidentally dropped. However, detonation is unlikely if the collar (forward end of the fuze) is sheared off by an accidental drop before arming is complete. The fuze may be configured for a number of preselected arming and functioning delays needed by a mission. There are nine arming delays from 2 to 18 seconds in 2-second increments, and any combination of six functioning delays from instantaneous to 250 milliseconds (0.250 seconds) may be selected. An internal governor, driven by the permanently mounted arming vane, allows relatively constant arming times at release speeds ranging from 170 to over 525 knots. Functioning times can be varied by use of any of six M9 delay elements in the hole in the side of the lower portion of the fuze. This fuze is abut mint unissued with storage and warning tags in place, ready for installation on your Mark 80 series bomb. Have several and all seem to be dated 1967-70 period. INERT- No explosive or flammable components. $95.00 (View Picture) 20967 U.S. ARTILLERY FUZE, DEMILLED - The Point-Detonating Fuze (PDF) M557 was standardized in 1967 and is one of the most widely used of all Western-bloc fuzes, as it is used with ammunition fired from guns and howitzers of virtually all standard calibers as well as with 4.2 in mortars. It is also manufactured in several allied countries, and is a NATO standard fuze. The M557 PDF can be set as either a Super-Quick (SQ) or 0.05 second delay impact fuze. The function is selected by turning a setting screw on the side of the fuze. 20570 WW2 U.S. Army 40mm Bofors (40 x 311mmR) Dummy cartridge with HE type projectile - Typical WW2 Bofors loading, but made as an inert dummy for use in training and maintenance. The brass case is the M25 designation used by the Army. Projectile has 90%+ of the original blue paint. These use a steel rod in lieu of a primer, which is threaded into the projectile to ensure it stays in place. Three holes in the case to visually identify it as a dummy round. Case is tarnished and may have a few minor dents or dings, but overall is near excellent condition. Have several and headstamps will vary slightly from the photo with some 1943 dates and some 1944 dates. The 40mm Bofors was widely used by virtually every combatant in WW2, and in U.S. service they were the main anti-aircraft gun for close in defense, and also were used on wheeled mounts, or later on the tracked M42 “Duster” by the Army. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (View Picture) 19456 U.S. 90 x 600mmR GUN BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE M19 DATED 1953 (POLISHED) - 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, nicely polished but with two moderate dings on one side and one ding on the opposite side of the case. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $149.00 (View Picture) 19116 French 10.5cm Model 1913 Schneider Howitzer brass case- (105 x 390mmR) - In the early 1900s, the French company Schneider et Cie working with the Russian Putilov firm developed a gun using the Russian 107 mm round, featuring an interrupted screw breech that swung to the side. This proved to be a successful design, and Schneider then decided to modified it for a French 105 mm round. Initially the French were not interested as they already had plenty of 75 mm field guns. Finally in 1913 the French army purchased a small number under the designation Canon de 105 Mle 1913 Schneider; also known as the L 13 S. The lighter 75 mm guns were of limited use against trenches, so the French army ordered large numbers of the L 13 S, which with its larger 15.74 kg (34.7 lb) shell was more effective against fortified positions. These guns were also sold to other nations after WW1, and many were captured and used by the Germans in WW2. Although these look about the same as the familiar U.S. 105mm Howitzer cases, they are actually a bit longer (390mm compared to 371mm) and are not interchangeable. The headstamps definitely look French, and we believe it is WW1 era, but it may be a later WW2 era case. This one has been nicely polished and lacquered and looks great. $149.00 (View Picture) 19107 WW2 U.S. NAVY 20MM OERLIKON (20 X 110MM RB[REBATED]) DUMMY DRILL CARTRIDGE - This cartridge was used in the thousands of 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns mounted aboard nearly every type of Navy ship in WW2. The fired cases are unique as the gun begins to recoil while the case is still being extracted, blowing the neck diameter out to nearly the diameter of the body. They are also nearly unique in their having a rim diameter much smaller (or "rebated") than the base of the case. Two fired, empty, INERT cases The U.S. Navy adopted the 20mm Oerlikon guns shortly before WW2 to replace the .50 caliber machine guns previously used for close in anti-aircraft use. By the end of the war about 125,000 of the guns had been made in the U.S. mainly for use aboard ships. Beginning in 1943 the 40mm Bofors began to replace the 20mm Oerlikons with even greater range and stopping power and all were removed from the fleet by the mid-1950s.. Between December 1941 and September 1944, 32% of all Japanese aircraft downed by the USN were credited to the Oerlikons, with the high point being 48.3% for the second half of 1942. The Oerlikon rounds are easily spotted by their distinctive “rebated” rim which is smaller than the case diameter. These dummy cartridges were made for training use, and feature a regular case with three holes drilled in it, and a regular (bur empty) projectile which is silver soldered to the neck to withstand harsh use. The manufacturing process leave tiny splashes of flux on some of the cases which has caused some mild corrosion, and some of the brown paint on the projectiles may have chipped or flaked off. Most of these are still in the original cardboard shipping sleeves, never issued. Special quantity price for volume purchasers is 10 rounds for $40.00, but single rounds are $5.00 each. (View Picture) 18265 WW1 Trench Art- 75mm brass shell case - Very nice example with seven neatly done flutes. Highly polished and lacquer coated. Headstamp is only partially visible, but definitely that of the famous “French 75” 75mm field gun, the main allied field gun of WW1. $95.00 (View Picture) 18430 French 10.5cm Model 1913 Schneider Howitzer brass case- (105 x 390mmR) - In the early 1900s, the French company Schneider et Cie working with the Russian Putilov firm developed a gun using the Russian 107 mm round, featuring an interrupted screw breech that swung to the side. This proved to be a successful design, and Schneider then decided to modified it for a French 105 mm round. Initially the French were not interested as they already had plenty of 75 mm field guns. Finally in 1913 the French army purchased a small number under the designation Canon de 105 Mle 1913 Schneider; also known as the L 13 S. The lighter 75 mm guns were of limited use against trenches, so the French army ordered large numbers of the L 13 S, which with its larger 15.74 kg (34.7 lb) shell was more effective against fortified positions. These guns were also sold to other nations after WW1, and many were captured and used by the Germans in WW2. Although these look about the same as the familiar U.S. 105mm Howitzer cases, they are actually a bit longer (390mm compared to 371mm) and are not interchangeable. The headstamps definitely look French, but we are not sure if this is WW1 era, or a later WW2 era case. $149.00 (View Picture) 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- $135.00 (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) 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) 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) 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. $85.00 (View Picture) 21645 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. [SPECIAL- Lot of five for only $20.00] Price per round $5.00 (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) 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)
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