Heavy Ordnance Catalog

19054 A GUN FOR ALL NATIONS: THE 37MM GUN & AMMUNITION. VOLUME I- 1870-1913 - Robert Mellichamp’s massive work (627 pages, 8.5” x 11” soft covers) is accurately subtitled “A history of 37mm guns, ammunition and manufacturers in 4 volumes from 1870 to the present day.” And it delivers what it promises! This could also be considered a tangential partial biography of a diversely talented and experienced arms inventor, Benjamin B. Hotchkiss, who worked with Colt on revolvers; invented an artillery projectile prior to the Civil War; designed a bolt action repeating rifle for Winchester in the 1870s; and went to Europe to work on artillery designs. There, and later with Vickers and Maxim Hotchkiss developed single shot artillery pieces for Navy and Army use (the ubiquitous 1, 3 and 6 pounders); revolving guns mainly in 37mm; and eventually a 37 machine gun. Hotchkiss’ self contained artillery ammunition introduced in 1870 was the first successfully used in artillery, initially with an external friction primer and cartridge cases made of three pieces riveted together, but later with modern drawn cases and centerfire primers. After some introductory and biographical information on Hotchkiss, the next 250 pages details the myriad 37mm guns designed by Hotchkiss, PLUS those designed by other such as Driggs Seabury, Nordenfelt, Skoda, Krupp, with line drawings of nearly all, and with lots of detailed information on numbers procured, when, from whom, and how employed- naval broadside or fighting top mounts, fortress flank defenses, field carriages, etc, often down to the specific site or vessel. This covers virtually the whole globe, from European powers to backwater nations of Asia or South America. This includes 37mm guns which were used as sub-caliber guns in or on larger guns. There is also some information on subcaliber cartridges used in the 37mm guns (from .22 rimfire up to centerfire rifle or pistol cartridges) and a bit of information on the tools used to reload 37mm cartridges. Pages 263 to 593 detail various types of 37mm ammunition from the many, many nations which used 37mm guns. This includes the initial “one pounder” 37 x 94mmR cartridge up through the one pounder- heavy and up to the 37 x 332mmR Skoda anti-balloon gun of 1908. Dimensioned drawings are provided for the case and projectiles, and in many cases there are details of the fuze as well. I used to think that collecting 37mm ammunition would require maybe 20 rounds for a good collection (from 1870 to the present) but I was totally off base. With another three volumes coming to cover the remaining time, this is a huge field! Remember, they used 37mm guns in the P-39 aircobra, on PT boats, and even in an abortive Gatling gun in recent years, as well as the main gun for the M3 and M5 light tanks, an anti-tank gun, and an anti-aircraft gun. I expect to see all of these in the future volumes of this set. Another 25 pages list all known maker of 37mm cartridges (during the period of this volume 1870-1913) all over the world, which is a great reference source for collectors of any artillery ammunition. This is a truly impressive work, with far more information of interest to the historian or arms collectors with only passing interest in the cartridge themselves than might be expected. For a cartridge collector, it is absolutely essential. Highly recommended reference, sure to be a classic. $72.00 with FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S.! (View Picture)

20715 U.S. MILITARY AMMUNITION REFERENCE LIBRARY ON CD - Covering all types of ammunition for small arms, mortars, artillery, grenades, bombs, rockets, pyrotechnics, and signals! Seven of the most important official references, with over 2,600 pages of information, loaded with detailed drawings, specifications, markings, etc. Dates range from 1923 to 2003, with most WW2, Korea and Vietnam vintage ammo covered in detail. High quality .pdf files that are fully searchable using the free Adobe Acrobat. You can copy and paste selected text or images into other documents for collectors or historians. This material is all on a single CD. Free shipping in the U.S. $20.00 (View Picture)

19251 AN INTRODUCTION TO MBA GYROJETS AND OTHER ORDNANCE- BY MEL CARPENTER -

422 pages (286 in color) 8.5” x 11” spiral bound. This is an amazing book! Most books on guns or ammunition are heavy on the “what” with descriptions of the nuts and bolts, and maybe a little bit of the history behind them. This important contribution to arms and ammunition history also provides details of “how” the items were made, and “who” was involved in their inspiration, design and manufacture, and sales, mostly drawing on unlimited access to Robert Mainhardt, the brains behind MBA and Gyrojet. Even more astonishing are the insights into “why” these items were invented and manufactured. Unlike Sam Colt, or Oliver Winchester, or John Browning, who invented guns and the set out to sell them, Mainhardt (and MBA and his other companies) were in business to make money and had never considered making guns. Initially they were in the research nuclear reactor business, drawing on Mainhardt’s work with the WW2 Manhattan Project. After leaving that business, they stumbled across a Pentagon request for some new weaponry for use in Vietnam, with a vague concept for some sort of miniature rockets. Seizing the opportunity, the miniature rocketry designs they came up with were unprecedented, and although military contracts were seldom forthcoming, they evolved into proposals for hand held weapons, massive salvo weapons to saturate a large area and other innovative schemes. These ranged from rockets small enough to fit in a spy’s cigarette, to larger designs (roughly .22 to .30 caliber range) up to larger items for launching flares and much larger devices for chaff for electronic countermeasures. At some point they came up with the “Gyrojet” pistols and carbines, which are vaguely familiar to many collectors, but previous information on them has been largely based on legends, guesses and misinformation, some of it from their use in a James Bond movie. As the rocket market dwindled, they got into the then new “less than lethal” product business and these are covered as well. This superbly researched book, which will stand as the definitive history of this hitherto little known field, tells the complete story. It is well written, precise in its statements of fact (or conjecture where necessary) and thoroughly sourced. The illustrations are excellent (although a bit small when dealing with tiny items) and many of the items shown are sole survivors or made in very small numbers, largely courtesy of Mainhardt himself. My only complaint is that instead of a traditional “book binding” this soft cover work uses a spiral binding which is convenient for reading and laying flat, but is awkward on a shelf of books and the cover material is a bit think for the purpose. All Gyrojets, Finjets, Lancejets, Javettes, and flares up to and including 40mm are shown at actual size, as are .38-caliber and 12-gauge less-lethal rounds. The book covers every known Gyrojet rocket ever made, from 2.8mm up to 55mm, plus the 0.030-inch Javettes for the “CIA Dart Gun” with their biological or chemical payloads. This almost reads like a science fiction work with surprising challenges and unexpected innovations to meet them. Not only the rockets and ordnance items themselves, but the methods of manufacture, and some of the business decisions necessary for a profit oriented company. This alone makes it a thought provoking read for anyone with an interest in technology or manufacturing or weapons. Mel Carpenter is the right guy to write this book, with a life long interest in arms and ammunition, years of experience as a leader in the International Ammunition Association (http://CartridgeCollectors.org) including as their Journal editor and running the largest Cartridge show in the country. Also, his background as an aeronautical engineer, and Navy and corporate pilot enable him to understand and explain many of the technical issues involved. I have only a few copies of this book, and I highly recommend it. It is also available directly from the author at http://gyrojet.net/ $49.95 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 20966 RARE- U.S. 120MM Armor Piercing-Tracer (AP-T) projectile M358E1 for M58 gun - A scarce projectile for the little used M58 cannon in the abortive M103 Heavy tank (which resembled an oversized M48 Patton tank.) The M103 was designed for direct assault and support for medium tanks against Soviet armor. Huge size, excessive weight (58 tons) and a small engine resulted in short range, and poor reliability added to the other problems. Adopted by the Army in 1957, the M103s were immediately deadlined awaiting solution of their many problems, and phased out of service in the 1960s. Some were upgraded to M103A1 by the Marines, and ironically leased back to the Army for use in Europe! This is basically a 50.85 pound piece of hardened steel, about 5 inches in diameter that pierced armor the old fashioned way- brute force from a big, tough projectile fired at high velocity, none of that fancy shaped charge or skinny little discarding sabot stuff. Muzzle velocity on these was an incredible 3,500 feet per second! This was a separate loading round which used the Propelling Charge, M46 using 28 pounds of powder in a 120mm Cartridge Case M109. Rotating band is marked R.J.W.-35-8 1960 120MM AP-T M358E1. The projectile retains about 20% of the original black paint. It would have originally had white stenciled markings such as: 120G/ PROJ AP-T M358/ AM LOT KOP 41-7. Rotating band has a few minor dings but overall is fine to excellent condition, just needing a good cleaning and repaint job. No tracer element. The pointed nose of the aluminum windshield has a tiny ding, but barely noticeable. These are extremely scarce, and the only other one we ever had was missing the aluminum windshield, but the General Dynamics people working on the M1 Tanks bought it anyway to study the “old” 120 gun technology. (Pretty bad when the Army has to go scrounging around buying stuff from militaria junque dealers like us….) Anyway, this one deserves a good home in a nice collection. INERT- no flammable or explosive components, but this sucker is really heavy so be careful! $550.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 20965 U.S. 155mm CHEMICAL WARFARE PROJECTILE M110, M121, M122- SECTIONED - These Chemical Warfare projectiles start as a forged hollow steel shell (155mm projectile M101). About 6.5 pounds of GB or VX nerve gas agent would be added and sealed inside by pressing the burster well into the body. The M37 tetrytol burster would be installed into the burster well. Then the fuze adapter was screwed in and staked to the body, and the lower interior threads of the fuze adapter were coated with sealing compound or cement, and the fuze well cup was screwed down into the fuze adapter. A lifting plug was then screwed into the fuze adapter for storage and shipment, with the desired fuze installed in the field prior to firing. This is a projectile that has been sectioned (after removal of any nasty chemical stuff!) to show the internal construction of projectile and the burster well. Afterwards it has been stored poorly and is heavily rusted. It would look a lot nicer with a good sandblast job and repainting in the appropriate colors. This is still heavy (about 75 pounds). INERT- no flammable, explosive or chemical warfare agent components present. $175.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 20964 U.S. 90MM AP-T PROJECTILE M318A1- (FIRED- NO ROTATING BAND) - This was the standard armor defeating projectile for the M48 series of tanks until the M48A5 was upgunned to 105mm. The projectile is hardened steel, and originally had a pointed windshield to achieve maximum velocity, and minimize deflection upon initial impact. This is a fired example that lost both the rotating band and the aluminum windshield on impact. Overall rusty condition. Good for the EOD guys who need objects for burial, instead of messing up a nice collectible condition example. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $75.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 20963 U.S. 90MM AP-T PROJECTILE M318A1- (FIRED) - This was the standard armor defeating projectile for the M48 series of tanks until the M48A5 was upgunned to 105mm. The projectile is hardened steel, and originally had a pointed windshield to achieve maximum velocity, and minimize deflection upon initial impact. This is a fired example that shows the rifling marks on the rotating band and has shed the aluminum windshield. Overall rusty condition. Good for the EOD guys who need objects for burial, instead of messing up a nice collectible condition example. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $95.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 20848 Scarce 1.65” Hotchkiss Mountain Gun Canister round by Winchester (brass case) - The 42 x 150mmR or 1.65 inch Hotchkiss round was used in the Hotchkiss Mountain Gun adopted by the Army in the 1870s, replacing the earlier muzzle loading mountain howitzers. The Hotchkiss gun was extremely portable, with a 116 pound tube and 220 pound carriage that could be broken down for transportation on pack saddles. The guns were used in the final campaigns of the Indian Wars, including the Nez Perce War of 1877 and at Wounded Knee in 1890. They were later used in the Spanish American War at the Battle of San Juan Hill, and in the Philippines. Although the guns were purchased abroad, most of the U.S. Army’s ammunition for them was made in the U.S. The earliest version used a friction primer for ignition but this was soon replaced by a conventional striker and primer. This round is a canister round with the drawn (single piece) brass case made by Winchester, and has the ordnance inspection mark on the base. The canister is contained in a drawn brass case n a “bullet” shape, which is lightly stamped on the side “AM. O. Co” for the American Ordnance Company. Primer is unfired, and we are pretty sure the propelling charge is still in place, although it may have been removed. Overall near excellent with just some mild tarnish and patina on the unpolished brass case and a small dent on the nose. $275.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 18928 U.S. 4.2 INCH MORTAR ILLUMINATING ROUNDM335A2 (SECTIONED EXAMPLE) - This was a “board dummy” used for instructional purposes at some Army school, and has two threaded holes on the back side where it was mounted. It was professionally sectioned to remove a slice of the steel body to reveal the internal components. It is in about excellent condition and complete except for the black powder expelling charge which would have been in a tube between the base of the fuze and the baffle plate, and the propelling charge increments. Inert material used to simulate the flare composition on this purpose made item. It is really neat to be able to see what is inside ammunition, instead of trying to imagine it all. Overall length about 27 inches. No stamped or stenciled markings noted on the body. The Illuminating cartridge M335A2 is a base-ejection cartridge used for target and battlefield illumination at night and during decreased visibility. The projectile consists of five major components: illuminating canister assembly, parachute assembly, expelling charge assembly, parachute holder assembly and fuze. The internal components of the projectile are keyed together to prevent differential rotation in flight. The illuminating canister is fitted with antirotational brakes which reduce canister spin at the time of ejection and prevent the parachute shroud lines from twisting. The parachute assembly consists of a 70-inch parachute The expelling charge holder is completely filled with black powder. The tail assembly is the same as the tail assembly for HE rounds with the propelling charge M36A1. A detachable baseplate is press-fitted into the base of the projectile and secured by four copper shear pins. The fuze functions at a preset time in the projectile’s flight, igniting the black powder in the expelling charge assembly. The gas pressure produced by the burning black powder is sufficient to shear the pins securing the base plate and eject the base plate, parachute assembly, illuminant canister and other internal components from the projectile. Concurrently, flames from the burning expelling charge traveled through the baffle plate, baffle gasket, and base of the illuminating canister to ignite the first fire charge. The first fire charge, in turn, ignites the illuminant charge. While suspended by the parachute, the illuminant canister produced a luminosity of 850,000 candlepower for at least 90 seconds. Not sure of the date on this one, but probably 1970s. The M335 and M335A1 4.2 inch illumination rounds are virtually identical since the 1960s except for minor differences in the illumination compound, propelling charge details and of course the model and date markings. Fuze on this one is a M565 Mechanical time fuze (inert of course) dated 1970. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $450.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 18883 U.S. WW2 STYLE 60MM HE M49A3 MORTAR ROUND- 1973 VINTAGE - This is nearly identical to the WW2 version except for the manufacturing dates on the body and the use of a dummy fuze. Markings as shown in the photos with 1973 date on the body. The fuze is a newly made dummy with no flammable or explosive components and no moving parts. The body has been poorly stored and has moderate to heavy rust, but this can be cleaned off with sandblasting or even hand work with scrapers, files and wire brushes then repainted OD. The fins are in excellent shape, not all rusty or dented like so many. This is an excellent display example for any WW2 or Vietnam era display, or with one of the deactivated mortars that have been sold. INERT $145.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 21141 U.S. 155mm GB or VX NERVE AGENT PROJECTILE M121A1 (INERT- SIMULANT FILLED) - The M121A1 155mm projectile started as a forged hollow steel shell (155mm projectile M101). About 6.5 pounds of GB or VX nerve gas agent was added and sealed inside by pressing the burster well into the body. The M37 tetrytol burster was then installed into the burster well. Then the fuze adapter was screwed in and staked to the body, and the lower interior threads of the fuze adapter were coated with sealing compound or cement, and the fuze well cup was screwed down into the fuze adapter. The lifting plug was then screwed into the fuze adapter for storage and shipment, and a fuze would be installed in the field prior to firing. This is a round that was loaded with a “stimulant” instead of actual GB or VX nerve gas agent, and no explosive burster charge, specifically for testing of the demilitarization process used as the U.S. began destruction of all chemical warfare material. This round has had the nose section cut (probably using a lathe type device inside a vacuum chamber in case there were any leaks) so the burster charge could be removed. For display purposes it would be very easy to replace the loose nose section with a bit of epoxy, using a couple of thin spacers to get the ogive contour correct. Weight is about 95 pounds, so don’t list by the lifting rang after you do this! Later stages of the demil process involved making holes in the side of the projectile body to drain the contents- and most of the examples we found had the holes made by drilling, punching or torch cutting, making them less suitable for display. Have a few of these rounds and photo shows typical example and condition. INERT- no flammable, explosive or chemical warfare agent components present. $225.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** 21128 MARK 81 250 POUND BOMB FINS- STREAMLINE (“SLICK”) TYPE - Widely used during Vietnam. The Mark 80 series of streamline bombs was introduced in the 1950s for use as external stores on attack aircraft. The Marks 81, 82, 83 and 84 were respectively 250, 500, 1,000 and 2,000 pounders. They could be fitted with “slick” fins like these, or folding “snakeye” or balloon type retarding fins, the latter types used for low level runs to ensure that aircraft were not damaged by explosion of the bombs they dropped. New old stock, but with some surface rust from outdoor storage. Have several, some have stencils as shown, and some do not, but all are in about the same condition. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. (Sorry, only have the 250 pounders, none for the other sizes!) $125.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** 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. $65.00 (View Picture)

20862 U.S. 75mm Gun (75 x 350mm Rimmed) Brass Cartridge Case - Headstamped 75mm GUN (prior to adoption of the M18 designation marking), lot number and maker initials E.M.C. but no date that we noted. Primer is intact, but date hard to read. We think this is very early- 1940-41 maybe 1942. Extremely nice case with only one very small dents and a mellow light patina. This is type used in the 75mm field guns and also the main guns of U.S. medium tanks (Grant, Lee and Sherman) before the Shermans were upgraded to the more powerful 76mm gun. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (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. This fuze is a DEMIL one that went thru the furnace to remove the energetic materials, and then stored outside for a long time. We have several and most seem to be early 1970s dates. Condition is presently fair to good, and all need to be cleaned up and probably will look best if wire brushed and then repainted in silver-gray color for display. INERT- No explosive or flammable components. $20.00 (View Picture)

20962 U.S. NAVY 7.2 inch HEDGEHOG PROJECTILE HEAD - The “Hedgehog” was developed by the British to overcome the primary deficiencies of the depth charge attack. WWII sonar only scanned ahead of the ship and thus depth charges were dropped blindly as there was no sonar contact once the ship passed over the submarine. In addition, the noise and turbulence created by the depth charge attack disrupted any existing sonar contact for up to half an hour. Located near the bow, the hedgehog had the advantage of firing ahead of the ship while the submarine remained in sonar contact. And, the hedgehog was contact fuzed so it only went off if it hit the submarine, allowing the sonar tracking and attack to continue immediately. The hedgehog was a crude, 24-spigot mortar firing about 270 yards ahead of the attacking ship. It fired a circular salvo in the general area of the submarine, each missile containing 30 lbs of TNT. The head with explosive weighed about 48 pounds and the entire round with the tail and propelling charge weighed about 65 pounds. These were used in the U.S. Navy on most destroyer type ships from 1942 until the 1960s. This is the head only, from the practice version of the Mark 4(?) projector charge. It is marked INERT-C at the time of manufacture. We do not have the tail assembly or a fuze. Overall fine to excellent condition, although the paint is scratched and faded and no markings legible. Only one available. INERT- No explosive or flammable components. $125.00 (View Picture)

20950 U.S. 105MM GUN CARTRIDGE CASE M150B1 (105 x 617mmR) - MINT, NEVER LOADED - Fresh from the original shipping carton, new, never loaded or even had a primer installed. The M150B1 was used with the 105mm Smoke, WP-T M416; the 105mm HEP-T M393A1 and M393A2; and the 105mm APERS-T M494 Flechette rounds. I think this would work okay for display purposes with most 105mm projectiles, but the cannelure around the neck may need to be ironed out somewhat to seat some. Most 105mm cases found today are fired cases with scrapes and dings and rust, but these are brand new. Heastamp is: 105MM M150B1, LOT NOR 4-13, 1970. SPECIAL DEAL- original shipping carton of FOUR cases for only $150, or buy them one at a time for $55.00 INERT- no flammable or explosive components. (View Picture)

20884 U.S. 37 X 223 mmSR CASE M17, with HE Projectile as used in P-39 Aircobra and some PT Boats - This scarce round is a semi-rimmed cartridge developed prior to WW2 for use in the M1A2 anti-aircraft gun, and also used briefly in the ANM9 aircraft gun during WW2. During WW2 some PT Boats were fitted with the 37mm M4 guns, and when those were obsolete the M9 guns were sometimes used. Projectile was originally painted blue, probably with stenciled markings 37G SHELL M55A1- PRACTICE WITH TRACER. The dummy fuze M50 is solid aluminum. Case has a 3/8” hole drilled completely through, and the primer drilled out. Projectile is a loose fit in the case mouth. Good 1942 dated headstamp and projectile. INERT- no flammable or explosive components $125.00 (View Picture)

20881 US 81MM MORTAR SHELL, TRAINING, M68 - This shell is designed to give the mortar crew training in loading the weapons and practice in firing using cheaper solid projectiles on ranges not suitable for practice with high explosive ammunition. The body of the shell is cast iron. It is similar in shape to the light H.E. 81-mm shell but with a tear-drop shape with a blunt nose and tapered tail. It has a bourrelet on the body near the nose to act as a forward bearing surface and gas check. At the base, is a threaded recess for attachment of the stabilizer tail fin assembly. There are no provisions made to receive a fuze, but the ignition/propelling charges are used in the normal manner. This retains most of the black paint with white stenciled markings. Some abrasions near the nose, but pretty nice round. Probably Korea-Vietnam vintage. INERT- no flammable or explosive components $95.00 (View Picture)

20840 U.S. 90mm GUN (90 x 600mmR) BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE M19, DATED 1944 - Made for use in the 90mm gun M36 and M41 used in various models of tanks, tank destroyers, 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 1944 date. Overall mellow patina with a few paint spots. A couple of dings around the mouth, but overall fine to excellent. Nice WW2 dated case. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $125.00 (View Picture)

20839 RUSSIAN 122MM BRASS SHELL CASING (122 X 780MMR) FOR “CORPS ARTILLERY” - This is for the Russian “Corps Artillery” 122mm Field Gun model 1931/1937, also called the A-19. These were made in huge numbers during WW2 and lingered in commie bloc service well into the Vietnam era and probably still in service in the middle east and Africa today. These were used at the Corps level either exclusively with 122mm guns, or a mix of 122mm and 152mm guns or 107mm guns. We see very few Russian cases. Primer has been removed. Headstamp markings as shown in the photos. Exterior of the case is pretty nice, but inside has some ugly green corrosion. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $275.00 (View Picture)

20837 U.S. WW2 PACK HOWITZER- LOT OF TWO EMPTY CASES- ONE BRASS ONE STEEL - One Brass case M5A1 dated 1943, excellent condition, lightly tarnished, primer removed. One steel case M5A1B1 with 1944 date, retaining about 95% of the brown lacquer finish and stenciled markings. Steel cases were adopted to conserve critical brass supplies during WW2, and later because steel was cheaper than brass. Two well above average examples. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $110.00 (View Picture)

20836 U.S. NAVY WW2 40MM BOFORS (40 X 311MMR) STEEL CASE - Once fired steel case with the brass colored protective coating and stencil markings in pretty good shape with good headstamp markings. Case is 40mm Mark 3, made in July 1945. These were the most widely used anti-aircraft gun during WW2 and many of these were used in Vietnam aboard amphibious ships. Overall good condition.INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $20.00 (View Picture)

20833 U.S. NAVY 5"/38 FUSE PROTECTOR CAP - Not sue the exact Mark and Mod on this, but these are probably post-WW2, and were used well into the 1970s and later. Excellent plus with most of the OD paint. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $40.00 (View Picture)

20827 U.S. Air Force Cluster Bomb Fuze, Dummy, FMU-56B(D-1)/B (INERT) - This is an Airburst Fuze; used in SUU-30/B-based Cluster Bomb Units. These are pretty sophisticated devices, with various control dials on the side for setting desired performance characteristics. This is a dummy version (made without any explosive stuff) and these were “demilitarized” before being sold as surplus, so the plastic dome cover and inner aluminum shell are smashed up as shown in the photo. You could use some Bondo to buildup the missing sections for display purposes. The magic guts are probably totally trashed as a result of the DEMIL process, but they look good anyway. These are used on various cluster bombs, starting around the Vietnam War era I believe, but not 100% sure. What you see is what you get, although we have several of these so exact appearance will vary slightly. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $35.00 (View Picture)

20665 U.S. NAVY 40MM BOFORS BRASS CASE WITH HE PROJECTILE - Brass case Mark 2 is dated December 1944. Primer has been drilled out, and case polished and lacquered. Couple of small dings in the shoulder area. Projectile is a Mark 2 with no paint remaining. Projectile is a very loose fit in the case and needs to have the lower part wrapped with tape or something to make a better fit. Nice looking round. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $110.00 (View Picture)

20613 Chinese 75 x 185mm R Brass cartridge case for the Japanese Type 41 Mountain Gun - The Type 41 Mountain Gun was a license-built copy of the Krupp M.08 mountain gun. Originally it was the standard Japanese 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. At the conclusion of WW2 the Chinese Army ended up with many of these guns, and began producing ammunition for them, and most likely were among the weapons used against us in the Korean War. This is an excellent brass case with good markings, probably a remarked Japanese made case. Headstamp includes D51, 1951-1. Jap Type 90, 94 or 97 HE rounds weighed from 9 to 12 pounds, but I am not sure exactly what the Chinese used. No explosive or flammable components, totally INERT. $125.00 (View Picture)

20065 VIETNAM ERA U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “SIGNAL, GROUND, GREEN STAR, PARACHUTE M19A2” (SEALED) - 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 sealed tube with signal. $55.00 (View Picture)

20064 U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “SIGNAL, GROUND, AMBER STAR, PARACHUTE M21A1” GRADE II- CHEAP! - Dated February 1945. The shipping tubes is somewhat tired and the signal shows corrosion on the launching tube, and are generally grungy, not top condition collector grade. 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. What you see is what you get. $30.00 (View Picture)

20063 U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “SIGNAL, GROUND, AMBER STAR, PARACHUTE M21A1” (OPEN) - Dated November 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, but these are being sold individually. These are from opened containers where the original labels have been lost. Contents are in condition shown in the photo. 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 amber star signal. $45.00 (View Picture)

20062 U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “SIGNAL, GROUND, AMBER STAR, PARACHUTE M21A1” (OPEN) - Dated November 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, but these are being sold individually. These are from opened containers where the original labels have been lost. Contents are in condition shown in the photo. 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 amber star signal. $45.00 (View Picture)

20066 U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “SIGNAL, GROUND, WHITE STAR, PARACHUTE M17A1” (OPEN) - Dated October 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, but these are being sold individually. These are froman opened containers with markings as shown in the photos. Contents are in condition shown in the photo. 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. $45.00 (View Picture)

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)

20227 U.S.AIR FORCE 105MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE (105 x 371mmR) FOR AC-130 GUNSHIP- 1973 dated - 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 1973 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. This is in excellent condition with good stencil markings much scarcer than the ground fired cases $125.00 (View Picture)

20074 U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “GREEN SMOKE STREAMER, M23A1” - Dated August 1954. Condition of signal is excellent plus with the tape still intact over the smoke vents, and good markings. Slight surface rust in the inside of the launching tube. 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 smoke mix in the head of the grenade which stream out through several holes in the base. Colored signals were for signaling. What you see is what you get. We have had dozens of the “stars” or parachute flares (mostly amber) but only a handful of the streamers of any color $85.00 (View Picture)

20069 U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “RED SMOKE STREAMER, M23A1” (SEALED METAL CAN) - Dated April 1955. Excellent condition can with nearly all the paint and markings in great shape. Condition of contents unknown, but the red streamer should be the same as the green streamer shown at the right in the photo, except for markings and color code. 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 smoke mix in the head of the grenade which stream out through several holes in the base. Colored signals were for signaling. What you see is what you get. We have had dozens of the “stars” or parachute flares (mostly amber) but only a handful of the streamers of any color. $85.00 (View Picture)

20068 VIETNAM ERA U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “SIGNAL, GROUND, GREEN STAR, PARACHUTE M19A2” (OPEN) - 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)

20067 U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “SIGNAL, GROUND, WHITE STAR, PARACHUTE M17A1” (OPEN) - Dated March 1945. 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. This is from an opened shipping tube shown in the photo with a mostly intact label. 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)

19911 M124A1 TAIL FUZE 1954 DATED FOR 500 POUND BOMBS - These were a WW2 design used with 500 pound bombs. As the bomb was dropped the arming wire pulled away from the vane (propeller) assembly. After 4 to 6 complete turns of the vane, the fuze was armed. Upon impact the shock broke a glass ampule which initiated a chemical delay fuze action which could be for 1, 2, 6, 12, 24, 36 or 72 hours. This was mainly intended to keep anyone from doing anything at a bomb site for that amount of time. Later versions were also fitted with an anti-disturbance fuze. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (View Picture)

18924 U.S. 175mm HE Projectile M437 (INERT) - About as big as most collectors are likely to get (unless you find an 8 inch round (about 203mm) or a loose 16 inch battle ship projectile somewhere). This is large enough to be super impressive to your friends and (very tolerant) spouse. But still small enough that you can manhandle it around by yourself (until you get a hernia…). Overall length is about 38 inches, and weight about 148 pounds when filled with 31 pounds of Comp B explosive. Doing the math, that makes it about 117 pounds at present as it is empty, INERT. The copper (actually gilding metal) rotating band is intact with some minor dings and scars. The nylon obturating band (about ¼” square cross section) located just behind the rotating band, is broken with about an inch or so missing. This is a round that has been repainted gray but would look great if restored with the proper base color and correct markings. No fuze installed, but we will include a lifting ring. The M572 MTF or M514 series VT fuze were standard types used with the 175mm. These were fired by the M107 Self Propelled gun, and when the full 55 pound powder charge (in 3 increments) is used, you can reach out 35,000 yards (over 19 miles!), with a muzzle velocity of 3,000 feet per second. The powder increments total nearly 50 inches and with the 38 inch projectile, this requires the gun’s chamber to be nearly 7 feet long! This can go by UPS. Be the first kid on your block to get one of these, and we only have one available. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $395.00 (View Picture)

18874 U.S. 81mm MORTAR PROJECTILE HIGH EXPLOSIVE, M374A1 - The M374 was a more streamlined projectile adopted in the 1960s for great range than the previous types left over from WW2 era. The M374 was a slight improvement but details are not clear. This example has clear markings and 1973 date on the body, 1970 date on the M524A6 fuze, and a 1968 date on the tail assembly. Body has been painted a glossy OD color. This originally had a nylon (?) obturating band in the groove around the middle of the body, but it is no longer present. Pretty nice example that will look great with a better paint job. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $195.00 (View Picture)

18184 CIVIL WAR NAVAL ORDNANCE- lot of 3 booklets - Eugene Canfield was the leading authority on U.S. Navy ordnance of the Civil War period, at least at the time of the Civil War Centennial in the 1960s. He wrote a great booklet for that occasion, published by the American Ordnance Association in 1960. This one is titled “Notes on Naval Ordnance of the American Civil War,1861-1865” 23 pages with blue paper covers, and we have TWO COPIES of this one in this lot. This has good tables and line drawings and notes and bibliography. This led to his selection to write a monograph for the U.S. Naval History Division in 1969 with the catchy title “Civil War Naval Ordnance” which is well illustrated with period photos and drawings, and has notes and bibliography in its 24 pages. All of these are about 8” x 10.5” with paper covers. The lot of 3 for only $12.00 (View Picture)

20101 WW1 GERMAN 77 X 230MM R ARTILLERY BRASS CASE - Made for the 7,7 cm Feld Kanone 96 and its WW1 variants. The headstamp markings include St (strengthened case) G 274 (lot number) and date NOV. 1917. Not sure who the maker is, but looks like the name would be related to AWD. This also has a cryptic marking 67% Cu presumably indicating that the case is made of 67% copper, over HL and 31, probably another lot number of some sort. Overall fine to excellent, nicer than usual for these. INERT no explosive components. $65.00 (View Picture)

20100 U.S. 76MM AP-T PROJECTILE T128-E6 - I cannot find any info on this projectile, but believe it was made for use with the short-lived 76mm Anti-Tank Gun M124 which was basically the 76mm gun from the late versions of the M4 Sherman tank mounted on alight weight carriage for use by Airborne units in the 1950s. The projectile is dated 1955, which would fit with this, but it may have been for use in the Sherman tank guns (instead or also?). The projectile is very heavy and solid with a copper rotating band which has assorted dents and dings. Projectile retains about 95% of the old original??) black paint finish. The markings seem to be more of a stick on letter type than just a plain stencil or ink stamp type, so this may have been repainted and marked by a previous owner. The late 1950s and early 1960s saw the end of the ancient “cannon ball” approach for artillery where they would fire a bore size solid projectile of some sort to destroy a target by the sheer kinetic energy. Admittedly, some had ballistic improvements with ballistic caps but some, like this, were just blunt nosed solid projectiles. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $249.00 (View Picture)

20073 U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “GREEN SMOKE, M22A2” (SEALED METAL CAN) - Dated August 1952. Excellent condition can with nearly all the paint and markings in good shape but there are some rust specks breaking through the painted finish on the container. Condition of contents unknown, but it should be very similar to the M23A1 green streamer shown at the right in the photo, except for markings and slight difference in the ignition process. 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. The M22 series ”smoke” grenades ignited the smoke mix upon impact, while the M23 series “smoke streamer” grenades ignited the mix immediately on firing leaving a long trail of smoke through several holes in the base. Colored signals were for signaling. What you see is what you get. We have had dozens of the “stars” or parachute flares (mostly amber) but only a handful of the streamers or impact smokes of any color. $85.00 (View Picture)

20071 U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “YELLOW SMOKE, M22A2” (SEALED METAL CAN) - Dated December 1952. Excellent condition can with nearly all the paint and markings in great shape. Condition of contents unknown, but it should be very similar to the M23A1 green streamer shown at the right in the photo, except for markings and slight difference in the ignition process. 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. The M22 series ”smoke” grenades ignited the smoke mix upon impact, while the M23 series “smoke streamer” grenades ignited the mix immediately on firing leaving a long trail of smoke through several holes in the base. Colored signals were for signaling. What you see is what you get. We have had dozens of the “stars” or parachute flares (mostly amber) but only a handful of the streamers or impact smokes of any color. $85.00 (View Picture)

20061 U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “SIGNAL, GROUND, AMBER STAR, PARACHUTE M21A1” (OPEN) - Dated February 1945. 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, but these are being sold individually. These are from opened containers where the original labels have been lost. Contents are in condition shown in the photo. 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 amber star signal. $45.00 (View Picture)

20060 U.S. RIFLE GRENADE “SIGNAL, GROUND, AMBER STAR, PARACHUTE M21A1” (LOT OF TWO- OPENED)- CHEAP! - The shipping tubes are somewhat tired the signals show corrosion on the launching tube, and are generally grungy, not top condition collector grade. 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. CHEAP- Both for only $35.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** 20026 WW1 "VICTORY" SOUVENIR 3 INCH CASE AND PROJECTILE - At the end of WW1 American industries had their contracts ended, but leaving them with huge quantities of now useless material in various stages of completion. Some was merely disposed of as scrap, but many companies took advantage of the opportunity to turn out souvenir tiems to be given to past and potential customers. One such item is this “75mm High Explosive Shell Made by American Can Company, presented with its compliments” and so marked by a small tag on the case. This one has been cleaned up in the past, and displays okay as is. There are a few spots where the lacquer on the brass case is worn or scratched and the exposed metal are darkened. The projectile has been repainted OD with yellow band, the correct WW2 colors for HE rounds, but in WW1 they used different colors, and I think the souvenir shells just painted the projectiles black. The nose fuze is intact and marked PDFM over SMC. No headstamp on the case. A great item for a display with WW1 items. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $225.00 (View Picture)

19933 U.S. WWI “VICTORY- Nov. 11, 1918, 75mm Shell” SOUVENIR PROJECTILE - At the end of WW1 American industries had their contracts ended, but leaving them with huge quantities of now useless material in various stages of completion. Some was merely disposed of as scrap, but many companies took advantage of the opportunity to turn out souvenir items to be given to past and potential customers. One such item is this projectile with “VICTORY- Nov. 11, 1918, 75mm Shell” rollmarked onto the body. Also, engraved on the rotating band is the admonition “They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: Nations shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. These were sometimes fitted out as “Victory Lamps” with the projectile mounted on a wooden base, fitted with a lamp socket at the projectile tip, and then used a M1917 “Doughboy” helmet as a lamp shade. The projectile is the neatest and most collectable item, and what you see in the photos is what you get. $125.00 (View Picture)

19914 U.S. 37 MM DUMMY CARTRIDGE M13 (37 x 223R) for M3 Anti tank gun & M3, M5 Tanks - Good brass case with clear headstamp 37MM M16, 1941 and lot information reflecting the designation of the basic case. The rotating band of the projectile is clearly stamped 1942 37G- M3, M5 & M6 DRILL CARTRIDGE M13. Projectile was originally painted black, but now is basically bare metal with some minor surface rust, and would look a lot better cleaned up and repainted. This is a drill round made for repeated use in gun loading drills and similar training evolutions. The projectile is secured firmly in the case with a steel rod that anchors in the primer pocket. A large hole on the side of the case provides visual confirmation that it is not a live round. This one has a few minor shallow dents on the case, and the tip of the aluminum ballistic cap has been cut or punctured making it about ¼” short of the original length, but still looks okay. Otherwise in good condition. These were made for the 37mm Gun, M3 the cute little towed anti-tank gun, and the similar M5and M6 guns mounted in the M3 and M5 light tanks and the M8 armored car. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $110.00 (View Picture)

19909 U.S. RIFLE PRACTICE GRENADE, M29 ("ENERGA") USED WITH M1 GARAND AND CARBINE - Invented by the French in the early 1950s, manufactured by the Swiss, and used by U.S. forces. The “Energa” grenades were much larger than the earlier M9A1 Anti-Tank grenade, but aluminum instead of steel construction kept the weight the same. However, it had a much larger explosive charge which could penetrate the armor of any tank then in use. Muzzle velocity of 174 feet per second and a maximum effective range of about 100 yards for direct fire. This is the early T-42 experimental version made shortly after standardization as the M29. Externally it is nearly identical to the M28 high explosive version. The fins on these are rather delicate and most we find have one or more fins broken off, but this one is excellent condition with fins intact and fairly good markings but the black paint has extensive scrapes, but markings are still pretty legible. Good 1953 date. No flammable or explosive components, INERT. $110.00 (View Picture)

18931 75MM RECOILLESS CTG M309A1 - Fairly nice original paint remains on the M309A1 HE projectile which has 1954 date. Fuze markings include 4-45 date and FUZE, C.P. M78. Case has fairly good markings stenciled in yellow on the side including 1945 and M31 designation, but the brown lacquer finish is only about 40% with the balance either brown rust or a splotchy smoky look. There is an unusual feature at the mouth of the case that looks like two deliberately made cuts to form a small tab that projects out about 3/16”. I don’t know if this was a bubba job to facilitate reseating of the projectile in the case, or some sort of experiment to allow the case to be crimped normally to hold the projectile but greatly reduce the pressure needed to unseat it on firing. If it is neat, display with that side facing front, if not, hide it in the back. This is only the second 75mm recoilless round we have had with a projectile. INERT no flammable or explosive materials. $375.00 (View Picture)

19847 2.36 INCH BAZOOKA ROCKET, PRACTICE M7A1B1 - With original blue painted head and OD colored motor and fin sections. Stenciled markings are hard to read, but mostly intact, ROCKET, PRAC M7A1B1, Lot 1-42, 3-45. Fins are slightly misaligned, as is usually the case, but the body is straight, and the head not dented. Decent example of a nice WW2 dated rocket with original paint. $175.00 (View Picture)

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

19458 U.S. 90 x 600mmR GUN BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE M19 dated 1954 - 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 1954 date. Some ink stamped loading markings remain. Nice case, just a bit dirty with minimal dings. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $149.00 (View Picture)

19457 U.S. 90 x 600mmR GUN M108B1 STEEL LACQUERED CASING- 1973 dated - Very nice example of the 90mm gun case. The 90mm cannons M36 and M41 were mounted in the M46, M47 and M48-M48A3 series tanks and the M54 cannon on the nifty M56 “Scorpion” anti-tank vehicle. These guns all used the same 90mm ammo. This is a very nice steel case with the brown lacquer finish often used on ammo loaded in the 1950s-70s. This is a case that was downloaded, not fired, so the inside is not all burnt and rusty. Exterior has assorted scrapes and scratches but overall far above average for one of these. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $65.00 (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)

19455 76mm CANISTER PROJECTILE in incorrect brass cartridge case - The projectile is identified as the markings as being for the Canadian “Cougar” Armored Car, which has a 76mm gun L23A1 that uses a 76 x 231mm brass case. The Cougar is very similar to the USMC Light Armored Vehicle, LAV. The brass case is about 76 x 583mmR with no headstamp. That basic case size was used by several British and U.S. guns during WW2, as the 17 pounder and 3 inch anti-tank gun respectively. The U.S. designation was 3 inch Mark IIM2, and I am pretty sure that is what this case is. Even though this is an incorrect marriage of a projectile and case, we are selling them as a single item (mainly because it is a snug fit and we are too lazy to try to separate them). INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $249.00 (View Picture)

19454 U.S. 105 x 607mmR STEEL CARTRIDGE CASE M148A1B1 DATED 1976 - This is the correct case for use with the M735 APFSDS-T projectile, and probably the HEAT rounds as well. This is in excellent condition, except Bubba drilled four pairs of holes in the neck, to remove the crimp and pull a projectile. What you see is what you get. You can load it up with any type projectile you like. $65.00 (View Picture)

19326 60MM MORTAR IGNITION CARTRIDGES, M4 MADE BY WINCHESTER - This type was used early in WW2 and replaced later for most uses by the M5 Ignition Cartridge which used a screw in brass base and a separate cardboard case for the charge. The M4 was very similar to a shogun shell, but with a bulged area just ahead of the base to hold it in place in the base tube of the mortar. When the mortar round was dropped down the barrel, the primer hit the firing pin which ignited the primer and the 47 grain charge of ballistite powder. This provided some pressure for launching but mainly blew hot gasses out the side of the base tube which would ignite the attached bags of propelling powder increments. Headstamp WINCHESTER 60mm M4, Closing wad marked W.R.A. 60 m/m and date 12-43 and another hard to read number. $6.00 (View Picture)

19319 U.S. WW2 81MM MORTAR PROJECTILE - Nicely repainted so it displays well, but underneath the paint there is some heavy pitting on one side and some medium pitting around the mouth adjacent to the fuze. No markings on the body that we could find, but the fins have a B-6 stamped on one. We think the body is the M43, and that the fuze is the M52 series. The fuze is missing the bore riding safety plunger from the side and the impact plunger at the front. A good representative example, that would look even better with stenciled or rubber stamped markings added. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $145.00 (View Picture)

19237 U.S. 37mm (37 x 223mmR) Cartridge with AP Projectile M74 - Good case with clear headstamps, and good 1943 date. Primer has been drilled out. The case has a mellow handling tarnish, and one large dent at the shoulder. Armor Piercing projectile (M74) is unmarked on the band, and has been repainted black, correct for this type round. These were made for the 37mm Gun, M3, the cute little towed anti-tank gun. However, the ammo was also used in the M5 and M6 guns mounted in the M3 and M5 light tanks and the M8 armored car. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $110.00 (View Picture)

19213 U.S. 37mm (37 x 223mmR) Dummy Drill Cartridge with AP Projectile M74 - Good case with clear headstamps, and good 1943 date. Primer is intact but battered from use. The case has a mellow handling tarnish, and one large dent at the shoulder. One hole in the case to ID it as a dummy drill round with wooden piece visible inside. Armor Piercing projectile (M74) is fine to excellent with 80% nice black paint and good markings on the rotating band, including 1942 date. Stencil marking reads 37G/ SHOT AP M74/ WITHOUT/ TRACER. These were made for the 37mm Gun, M3, the cute little towed anti-tank gun. However, the ammo was also used in the M5 and M6 guns mounted in the M3 and M5 light tanks and the M8 armored car. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (View Picture)

19173 SCARCE WW1 FRENCH VB GRENADE LAUNCHER FOR MANNLICHER BERTHIER RIFLE - The French grenade, named the V-B grenade after its inventors, Vivien and Bessières, was fired from the standard service rifle with the use of a special cup type launcher attachment, using a standard cartridge, providing an effective range of around 175 to 200 yards, while the effective radius of the bursting grenade was 75 yards. The grenade had a hollow through the middle, allowing the bullet to pass through, while the muzzle blast was captured by the launcher expel the grenade. The bullet, after passing through the body of the grenade, struck a small plate that fired a rimfire cartridge type primer. This ignited the fuse in the grenade, providing an eight second delay before detonation. It could be fired from the shoulder, but due to the heavy recoil and poor balance of the rifle fitted with the launcher and grenade on the muzzle, it was more common to fire it with the butt of the rifle resting on the ground, and either held at an appropriate angle, or resting on a tripod. The VB rifle grenade was useful in offense, particularly in attacking sandbag fortified machine gun nests, as well as in defense. Eight men armed with rifle grenades could fire 150 shots in a minute, providing a heavy barrage to break up an attacker's lines. Uncleaned rusty relic condition as found on the Western Front. $125.00 (View Picture)

18938 U.S. 120MM MORTAR BLAST ATTENUATION DEVICE - The M121 120mm Battalion Mortar System (BMS) was issued starting around 1988 to mechanized infantry and armored units, mounted in M1064 Armored Personnel Carriers (M113 variants) replacing the old 4.2" mortars. This provides “shoot and scoot” fire support to the infantry forces with better range, safety and lethality than the old 4.2 tubes. These 120mm mortars have a huge muzzle blast, hazardous to hearing and health, and when mounted in the vehicles, they use a Blast Attenuation Device (BAD) attached to the muzzle of the M298 cannon to reduce the blast effects on the mortar crew. This is basically a (BIG!!!) funnel shaped attachment that clamps on to the muzzle of the mortar. In addition to mitigating the muzzle blast, it also makes it easier to align the round with the tube (much like the beveled edges in the magazine well of competition M1911 pistols). Used excellent, just what you need for your 120mm Mortar, expecially if mounted in a M113/M1064 type APC. $85.00 (View Picture)

18260 U.S. NAVY 5"/38 BRASS SHELL CASING SJ68 Aug 45 - The 5”/38 caliber gun was the main battery of the U.S. Navy’s Destroyers and secondary battery on Cruisers, Battleships, Carriers and also used on many other ships as well. The 5”/38 was a dual purpose gun used for anti-aircraft firing and also against ships and shore targets during WW2, Korea and Vietnam. While the brass cases were often returned to be reloaded and used again, huge numbers got thrown overboard as there is no space for storing stuff like this in combat. After the 5”/38 was retired from service, most of the brass cases undoubtedly got scrapped, and they are pretty hard to find, especially with WW2 dates. This one is dated August 1945, but also a Vietnam era case, last loaded at NAD St. Julien’s Creek in 1968. Case has been polished up and looks good despite numerous small imperfections near the mouth and several small dents further down the case. $175.00 (View Picture)

18259 U.S. NAVY 5"/38 BRASS SHELL CASING- NWL Dahl - The 5”/38 caliber gun was the main battery of the U.S. Navy’s Destroyers and secondary battery on Cruisers, Battleships, Carriers and also used on many other ships as well. The 5”/38 was a dual purpose gun used for anti-aircraft firing and also against ships and shore targets during WW2, Korea and Vietnam. While the brass cases were often returned to be reloaded and used again, huge numbers got thrown overboard as there is no space for storing stuff like this in combat. After the 5”/38 was retired from service, most of the brass cases undoubtedly got scrapped, and they are pretty hard to find, especially with WW2 dates. This one is a Vietnam era case, last loaded at NAD St. Julien’s Creek in 1968. Side of case has stencil “To be used only at NWL Dahlgren/ combination primer.” The mouth of the case is dinged up a bit but can be straightened out, and there are two or three creases behind the mouth that will be a little harder to straighten out. Still, this should clean up to be a nice representative example. $165.00 (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)

15052 BRITISH RIFLE GRENADE LAUNCHER FOR NO. 4 MARK I LEE ENFIELD - Officially the "Projector (No. 4 Rifle) Mark 5" these were adopted in 1952 along with a Mark 4 version which differed only in the details of the sight divisions. See Skennerton pages 359-362 for details on these. Prior to the adoption of missiles as the primary anti-tank weapon, the rifle grenade was a necessary item in the infantry squad, with some bazookas scattered in larger units. It took a very brave soldier indeed to wait for a tank to get within about 25, 50, 75 or 100 yards (the sight graduations) before firing at it with a rifle grenade. Just collecting different rifle grenade launchers would be a very interesting niche, with a wide variety to seek, some common, orthers very scarce. Some are integral with the rifle, but most are detachable. They date from WW1 to the present, and I can think or at least a dozen made just for U.S. military rifles. Of course, your spouse will understand the necessity for getting a suitable rifle after you acquire a great launcher. (NOTE: this cannot be sold or shipped to places run by idiots like Kalifornia, New York, Massachusetts or any other city or state where prohibited..) Overall used fine with most of the black painted finish. $95.00 (View Picture)

19120 81mm mortar ammunition fiber shipping tubes- lot of 3 - These are similar to the fiber shipping tubes for 81mm mortar ammunition ever since Vietnam, differing slightly in length and internal packing filler for the various types of 81mm rounds. These are stenciled for the M889 rounds adopted in 1991, and is the PDF fuzed round that would be called the M821 if fuzed with the M734 multi-option fuze. Will sell these three tubes as a lot, great for use as “cargo” for your military vehicle. The photo shows a foam piece that was used to position and cushion the tubes in a wooden or metal crate, and that is included free, but if you want us to trash it instead of shipping it, that would be fine too. Price for the three tubes in excellent condition, but no ammo $30.00 (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)

19035 U.S. WW1 4.7" Shrapnel Projectile (fired) - At first glance this appears to be a common 155mm Shrapnel projectile, but it is just a bit smaller and lighter, and is actually a 4.7” round for the U.S. Model 1906 4.7 inch gun, which used a 120 x 427mmR brass case. These guns were the heavy artillery that the U.S. entered WW1 with, and later replaced by the French designed 155mm guns. The body of the projectile is in good shape, although heavily rusted with moderate but even pitting. The rotating band shows crisp rifling marks. The nose section is smashed up a bit with the brass MTF fuze shoved off to one side a bit. The threaded portion where it attached to the body is damaged with part missing and the remainder dinged , but it could be fiddled with and eventually made to fit for display purposes, but it would look a lot better if the fuse were replaced, but it display okay as a fired round as is. Shrapnel rounds were very much like a huge shotgun shell, and when the time fuze on the nose reached its set point, it would ignite an expelling charge at the base of the projectile, shooting the load of iron balls out of the thick walled case, blowing off the ogive section of the nose with the fuze in the process. This produced a hail of shrapnel balls over a dispersed area ahead of the shell. Essentially it was a much improved version of the early spherical case shot of the Civil War era. We have had dozens of the WW1 75mm shrapnel shells, a few in 155mm caliber, but this is the only 4.7 inch. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $149.00 (View Picture)

19034 U.S. 75MM GUN BRASS SHELL CASING (75 x 350mmR) - Case headstamp 75mm GUN, LOT F255 ACCom AMM LOT 241-28 and near the rim 1 29 33 which may or may not be some sort of date. I suspect that it was made sometime between 1930 and 1940, but am not certain, and have seen very few cases from that era. This is a case that needs to be cleaned up. It has been tinkered with a bit, removing the primer and adding two holes in the base, probably an aborted attempt to turn it into a lamp. Case is badly tarnished. There are five or six longitudinal shallow creases in the wall of the case, as if it were fired in a gun with excessive oil in the chamber leaving traces like this. It should clean up nicely but will take some effort. A good representative example of the typical 75mm case which was a mainstay of the field artillery in WW1, and which continued in use through WW2 in the main gun of most of the M3 Grant/Lee and M4 Sherman tanks. NO explosive or flammable components, so it is strictly INERT. $65.00 (View Picture)

18935 RARE U.S. 165mm DEMOLITION CARTRIDGE M123A1 (HEP or HESH) - The 165 mm M123 High-Explosive Plastic (HEP) or High Explosive Squash Head (HESH) cartridge and its associated M135 demolition gun were developed as a relatively short-range standoff weapon derived from a similar British 165 mm L9A1 AVRE. It formed the basis for the main armament of the M728 combat engineer vehicle (CEV), a derivative of the M60 MBT. The M123 cartridge was replaced in service by the M123A1, which is intended for the remote demolition of battlefield obstacles or major structures such as bridges, large buildings and strong points and can also be used to destroy abandoned vehicles and equipment. It also has an anti-personnel capability. Description The 165 mm M123A1 HEP is a one-piece round of ammunition, with the projectile body made of thin drawn steel plate and with a rounded ogive. A single copper driving band encircles the base. The projectile was cast-loaded with approximately 35 pounds of Composition A3 explosive. The projectile base was fitted with a base detonating M62A2 fuze and sealed with an aluminium plug. The base is threaded externally for attachment to the mouth of an M104 cartridge case; the case and projectile were issued and loaded as one piece of ammunition. The M104 case is a two-piece welded steel case with perforated walls and a well in the base accommodating an M73 electrical primer. The case held the propelling charge and a bagged supplementary charge containing black powder heat-sealed in a polyethylene liner. A handle assembly was attached to the base of the cartridge case by a quick-release mechanism involving one quarter of a turn; for use in loading, and the handle was removed when the cartridge was loaded into the chamber of the gun. When the cartridge was fired the cartridge case remained attached to the projectile throughout its flight. As the projectile strikes the target, the body's steel plate casing collapses to spread the explosive filling in a 'plaster' across the target surface. The base detonating fuze then functions to detonate the explosive with the blast effect causing massive spalling of the armor, or destruction of structures, instead of punching a neat hole as an Armor Piercing round would do. The M-728 Combat Engineer Vehicle (CEV) was based on the hull of the M-60A1 Main Battle Tank replacing the 105mm tank gun with the 165mm demolition gun M135. A hydraulically operated dozer blade is mounted to the front of the hull and an A-frame crane is hinged to either side of the turret. The main gun fires only the M123/M123A1 demolition HEP/HESH rounds.. During Operation Desert Storm, M728s were used to augment M1A1 tanks equipped with mine rollers and mine plows to clear minefields, reduce field fortifications (e.g. pillboxes), for breaching, obstacle removal, transportation of demolition teams, and pioneering operations. Production of the M-728 Combat Engineer Vehicle and the M123 began in 1965 and the vehicle and M123/123A1 cartridges were removed from service in 1996. This round is a restoration with a filled DEMIL cut, and the paint touched up but the original(?) markings have been preserved. The perforated “cartridge case” is attached, but has some heavy scratches/scars from abusive treatment. Projectile body has 1970 date, so this is Vietnam era item. INERT- No flammable or explosive materials. $425.00 (View Picture)

18832 U.S. NAVY 3 INCH ARMOR PIERCING PROJECTILE MARK 29 MOD 1 for 3”/50 guns (white trace) - This is technically an AP-C-BC-T or “Armor Piercing- Capped- Ballistic Cap- Tracer” design where the mild steel projectile body has a hardened steel cap that does the penetration, and then a lightweight cap that screws on to provide the best streamlined shape for ballistic performance. Projectile is unfired and has good markings on the rotating band LOT [number] MK 29 MOD 1 - 3 IN AP and maker code and [anchor] inspector marks. Base is marked 3” AP- MK 29 MOD 1 and the weight. These were initially issued without any explosive filler intended strictly as an armor piercing round without any explosive. These had a base plug installed with only a tracer cavity, instead of a fuze. Projectile is fine-excellent except for some dents and handling dings on the rotating band, and markings are a bit rough. Unlike the ones we previously had, there is NO token demil hole in the windshield. Later loadings included a yellow painted nose to indicate loading with explosive filler. The white band without any red or orange dots indicates it had a white tracer element. Black color of the projectile indicates it is the Armor Piercing round. Black paint and white nomenclature markings are chipped and scraped and basically illegible, but could be repainted if you want to do that. Some rust on the exposed bare steel areas. During WW2 the 3"/50 slow fire gun was main battery for the Destroyer Escorts and also used to arm merchant ships, and sometimes as secondary battery aboard larger vessels. In the post-WW2 era the rapid fire 3"50 mounts replaced the 40mm as the main (only) guns aboard amphibious and auxiliary ships. AP ammunition would have been fired only for anti-ship use, while HE or VT fuze rounds were widely used for anti-aircraft and surface and gunfire support roles. Neat item for WW2 Navy display. I have heard but cannot verify that some of the Army "Tank Destroyer (motor gun carriages) actually used USN 3" guns as well.) INERT, non-explosive display item only. $149.00 (View Picture)

19025 U.S. PRACTICE BOMB, 250 LB. AN-M57 or AN-M57A1 TYPE - Approximately 11 inches in diameter with overall length of about 36 inches. This is the bomb basing only, with no fins or fuzes. These were assembled with varying types of explosive and fuzes. They could be equipped with box, conical or parachute retarded fin assemblies which then determine overall length. The HE version is designated AN-M57, but the practice version may have a different designation which we did not find. These are basically a WW2 design retained in service until replaced by the “low drag" Mark 80 series of bombs in the 1960s. Was originally painted light blue to signify practice status, but has been painted red and yellow for decorative purposes. Only the second 250 pounder we have found. Empty, INERT- no explosive or flammable components. [NO PHOTO AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW- will get one later] $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 spide 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. The fuzes and bursting charge were removed long ago. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $225.00 (View Picture)

18876 81MM MORTAR T28E6 (NO FUZE) - This is a 1951 dated experimental version of what later became the M362 High Explosive round. This is unusual in that it uses a ring shroud on the tail fins, unlike any other U.S. mortar shells I have seen (but there may be others). Orignal black paint and good clear markings- 81M, EMPTY, SHELL T28E6, LOT PA-E-11063. Body has stamped markings with 1951 date and T28E6 designation. Tail fins are dinged a little, mainly on the tapered forward portion of the fins, but the shroud is okay. No fuze, but these should take the common M524 series fuzes. INERT- no flammable or explosive materials. $195.00 (View Picture)

18873 U.S. 81mm MORTAR PROJECTILE, HIGH EXPLOSIVE, M374, (with shipping tube) - The U.S. Army developed these from a British design in the 1950s, and they served through Vietnam and after. These rounds are no longer in service in the US but may be found in other countries. This resembles the M362 shell, but has a plastic obturating ring in a groove behind the bourrelet and has a plain fin assembly instead of the shrouded drum tail. The M374 has straight fins, while the M374A2 has the fins canted 5° to induce spin stabilization during flight and to improve consistency. The body may be of forged steel or Pearlitic Malleable Iron (PMI). The percussion primer and ignition cartridge system is in the tailboom and the actual propelling charge is contained in nine fabric increment bags assembled on the boom. This example has a 1965 dated body, 1971 dated tail and 1972 dated fuze. It has been repainted but not stenciled. Overall about excellent condition, and it comes with one of the fiber shipping tubes, dated 1970, so this is a nice representative example for a Vietnam collection, where the ubiquitous 81mm mortar M29 was found nearly everywhere, and various 81mm mortars and ammo were even used on some of the riverine boats and on gun trucks. INERT- no flammable or explosive material. $225.00 (View Picture)

18862 RUSSIAN MON-50 ANTI-PERSONNEL MINE (CLAYMORE TYPE) INERT TRAINING DEVICE - TRAINING DEVICE These are very similar to the U.S. M18 Claymore mines, and although now somewhat dated and replaced by newer designs, many are still in use in Commie countries. This INERT training device replicates the combat version, and comes with an original Russian carrying pouch. No firing wire or trigger. Overall excellent condition. INERT- no flammable or explosive material $125.00 (View Picture)

19036 U.S. ARMY ORDNANCE WOOD SHIPPING CRATE FOR FOUR 2.36” BAZOOKA ROCKETS - Typical U.S. military construction with heavy hinges and locking hasps and a single rope handle. Markings were deeply stamped with a printing type process, not just spray paint stenciled. Later, the box was painted gray and used by an Army officer to ship some of his stuff during a move. A rare item to add to a 2.36” bazooka collection. This would be easy to remark using a small brush and some black paint to fill in the stamped areas right over the gray. Or, you could paint it OD first then touch up the markings, although I think these were just natural wood color with the black markings when issued. Bottom of box has 1951 date and Picatinny Arsenal. Content markings on the front of the crate read: “4 ROCKETS, PRACTICE 2.36 IN T80E3/ WITH FUZE, DUMMY T2018 and also an ordnance bomb, WT, CU and LOADED. Overall dimensions about 8” wide, 9” tall and 26” long. INERT- no rockets or flammable or explosive material, just an empty wood box. $85.00 (View Picture)

18785 Rare 1.65” Hotchkiss Mountain Gun Canister round by Winchester-early 3 piece brass case - The 1.65 inch (or 2 pounder) Hotchkiss round was used in the Hotchkiss Mountain Gun adopted by the Army in the 1870s, replacing the earlier muzzle loading mountain howitzers. The Hotchkiss gun was extremely portable, with a 116 pound tube and 220 pound carriage that could be broken down for transportation on pack saddles. The guns were used in the final campaigns of the Indian Wars, including the Nez Perce War of 1877 and at Wounded Knee in 1890. They were later used in the Spanish American War at the Battle of San Juan Hill, and in the Philippines. Although the guns were purchased abroad, most of the U.S. Army’s ammunition for them was made in the U.S. The earliest version used a friction primer for ignition but this was soon replaced by a conventional striker and primer. This round is a canister round with the very early three piece riveted brass case (not the later drawn single piece style) made by Winchester, and has the ordnance inspection mark on the base. The canister is contained in a drawn brass case in a “bullet” shape, with no markings we could see. We are not certain if the propelling powder charge remains in the case or not, so this needs to be handled and stored with appropriate care. Overall near excellent with just some mild tarnish on the unpolished brass case. Projectile is INERT (non-explosive), but propelling charge may or may not be present. $395.00 (View Picture)

18783 Rare 1.65” Hotchkiss Mountain Gun Canister round by UMC 1899 dated - The 1.65 inch (or 42 x 150mmR or 2 pounder) Hotchkiss round was used in the Hotchkiss Mountain Gun adopted by the Army in the 1870s, replacing the earlier muzzle loading mountain howitzers. The Hotchkiss gun was extremely portable, with a 116 pound tube and 220 pound carriage that could be broken down for transportation on pack saddles. The guns were used in the final campaigns of the Indian Wars, including the Nez Perce War of 1877 and at Wounded Knee in 1890. They were later used in the Spanish American War at the Battle of San Juan Hill, and in the Philippines. Although the guns were purchased abroad, most of the U.S. Army’s ammunition for them was made in the U.S. The earliest version used a friction primer for ignition but this was soon replaced by a conventional striker and primer. This round is a canister round with the later drawn single piece case made by Union Metallic Cartridge Company in November 1899. Ordnance wheel inspection mark is stamped on the headstamp. The canister is contained in a cylindrical tin case with a flat front and no markings we could see. We are not certain if the propelling powder charge remains in the case or not, so this needs to be handled and stored with appropriate care. Overall excellent with just minor tarnish on the brass case. Projectile is INERT (non-explosive), but propelling charge may or may not be present. $325.00 (View Picture)

18782 Rare 1.65” Hotchkiss Mountain Gun Canister round by Frankford Arsenal-early 3 piece case - The 1.65 inch (or 42 x 150mmR or 2 pounder) Hotchkiss round was used in the Hotchkiss Mountain Gun adopted by the Army in the 1870s, replacing the earlier muzzle loading mountain howitzers. The Hotchkiss gun was extremely portable, with a 116 pound tube and 220 pound carriage that could be broken down for transportation on pack saddles. The guns were used in the final campaigns of the Indian Wars, including the Nez Perce War of 1877 and at Wounded Knee in 1890. They were later used in the Spanish American War at the Battle of San Juan Hill, and in the Philippines. Although the guns were purchased abroad, most of the U.S. Army’s ammunition for them was made in the U.S. The earliest version used a friction primer for ignition but this was soon replaced by a conventional striker and primer. This round is a canister round with the very early three piece riveted brass case (not the later drawn single piece style) made by Frankford Arsenal. The canister is contained in a cylindrical tin case with a flat front and no markings we could see. We are not certain if the propelling powder charge remains in the case or not, so this needs to be handled and stored with appropriate care. Overall fine to excellent. Projectile is INERT (non-explosive), but propelling charge may or may not be present. $325.00 (View Picture)

18780 Scarce 1.65” Hotchkiss Mountain Gun Common Round by Frankford Arsenal - The 42 x 150 mmR or 1.65 inch Hotchkiss round was used in the Hotchkiss Mountain Gun adopted by the Army in the 1870s, replacing the earlier muzzle loading mountain howitzers. The Hotchkiss gun was extremely portable, with a 116 pound tube and 220 pound carriage that could be broken down for transportation on pack saddles. The guns were used in the final campaigns of the Indian Wars, including the Nez Perce War of 1877 and at Wounded Knee in 1890. They were later used in the Spanish American War at the Battle of San Juan Hill, and in the Philippines. Although the guns were purchased abroad, most of the U.S. Army’s ammunition for them was made in the U.S. The earliest version used a friction primer for ignition but this was soon replaced by a conventional striker and primer. This round is a “common” round with a three piece nickel plated or tinned brass case made by Frankford Arsenal. The “common” shell has a nose fuse and is painted red with a bout 85-90% of the paint remaining. The explosive charge has been removed from the shell and the fuze inerted. However, we are not certain if the propelling powder charge remains in the case or not, so this needs to be handled and stored with appropriate care. Overall excellent condition. Projectile is INERT (non-explosive), but propelling charge may or may not be present. $325.00 (View Picture)

18779 -U.S. 1.65” HOTCHKISS HE PROJECTILE CIRCA 1880-1900 - What you see is what you get- One projectile for the 1.65” (or 42mm or 2 pounder) Hotchkiss field gun. This was made at Frankford Arsenal and has the Ordnance mark on the rotating band, along with lightly stamped “AM. O. Co” for the American Ordnance Company and a number 22. The base fuze is marked “F.A. 1.65” BASE FUZE.” The explosive filler has been removed and the fuze inerted. When the projectile was deactivated, the rotating band picked up a number of dents and dings. Overall excellent condition with about 50% of the original black paint remaining. INERT- no flammable or explosive material. $85.00 (View Picture)

18778 U.S. 1.65” HOTCHKISS HE PROJECTILE CIRCA 1880-1900 - What you see is what you get- One projectile for the 1.65” (or 42mm or 2 pounder) Hotchkiss field gun. This was made at Frankford Arsenal and has the Ordnance mark on the rotating band, and the base fuze is marked “F.A. 1.65” BASE FUZE.” The explosive filler has been removed and the fuze inerted. Overall excellent condition with about 50% of the original black paint remaining. INERT- no flammable or explosive material. $95.00 (View Picture)

18766 RARE EARLY WINCHESTER 6 PDR HOTCHKISS 3 PIECE BRASS CASE (57 x 307mmR) - This uses the early Hotchkiss patent case comosed of three pieces secured by rivets. Excellent markings on the base including 11-89 date and patent dates 1874 and 1877. $249.00 (View Picture)

18760 U.S. 90mm Blank M394 Cartridge case and shipping container (about 115 x 160mmR) - Excellent condition with virtually all the brown lacquer finish on the steel case. The headstamp has the M14B1 marked out with X’s, but the 1953 date is clear. The fiber shipping tube has 1962 date on the end cap. These are usually pretty ratty from the black powder used in them, but this one is exceptionally nice and clean. These were used with the M36. M41 and M54 guns in the various U.S. tanks and anti-tank applications. INERT- no flammable or explosive materials. $20.00 (View Picture)

18570 WW2 Japanese 7CM Type 94 Mountain Gun brass cartridge case (75 x 294mmR) - The Type 94 was a much improved replacement for the Type 41 Mountain Gun with better range and velocity, hence a longer case. This is one of the four different types of cases for the 7CM (75mm) Japanese Army guns in WW2. Case has been polished but has picked up some light fingerprint tarnish that will clean off easily. There is a ¼” hole near the base and two holes at the mouth, probably from use as a lamp at some time. Otherwise a pretty nice case. $75.00 (View Picture)

18258 U.S. NAVY 8"/55 CALIBER "RAPID FIRE" BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE Mark 1 Mod 3 dated 1968 - Also known as the 203 x 1277mm Rimmed case. These are the largest brass cartridge cases used by any U.S. military artillery piece; these monsters are about 50 inches long and 10 inches across the base and weigh more than 50 pounds empty. They held the 82 pound powder charge needed to give a muzzle velocity of 2,700 feet per second to the 260 pound High Capacity projectile (Or, 2,500 fps with the 335 pound Armor Piercing projectile). The Mark 16 “Rapid Fire” 8 inch guns were designed by the Navy’s Bureau of Ordnance and reached the fleet in 1948 with the three CA-134 USS Des Moines class heavy cruisers. (The others being CA-138 USS Salem and CA-148 USS Newport News). These guns fired three times as fast as the “slow fire” type used on earlier cruisers (with the old powder bag system), and were very reliable. The rapid fire guns were capable of sustained rates of fire of 10 rounds per minute (per gun, mounted in three triple turrets, so 90 rounds per minute total from the ship!). The USS Newport News was still in service in Vietnam, and a favorite for providing Naval Gunfire Support, with the call sign “Thunder.” It was a VERY impressive sight to see her perform NGFS missions, as I had the pleasure to do during training operations. In 1972 a malfunctioning projectile destroyed the center gun of Turret 2, and rather than repairing it, they merely sealed it off until the ship was decommissioned in June 1975 after 26 years service, much of it as the Flagship of the Atlantic Fleet. This case is a Mark 1 Mod 3, made in March 1968. The case has been fired, and the primer removed. It has tarnished and corroded to a dirty chocolate brown patina. The sides of the case are pretty good except for two lengthwise dents about1” deep and 6-8 inches long near the mouth, (probably from another case being ejected into it, or some clumsy sailor dropping it when returned for reloading or scrapping). THe mouth is a bit dinged up, with one small section curled over, but it should straighten out without too much trouble. This case is BIG and will seem even bigger with a can of Brasso polish in your hand. This is only the third one we have had in 15 years. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $775.00 (View Picture)

18563 SCARCE U.S. NAVY WW1 3"/50 BRASS SHELL CASING 1917 DATED - Headstamp is C.B.&C.Co.. 8.2.17, 3”/50 cal C.E.C. indicating manufacture by Chase Brass & Copper Company. The U.S. Navy 3”/50 caliber guns first appeared about 1900 and went through a number of different breech and barrel designs but keeping the same cartridge case although projectiles steadily improved over time. By the 1920s, the 3”/50 guns mark 2 through 8 were obsolete. However, during WW1 and continuing through WW2, guns of the Mark 10 and 17-22 series were adopted for use on destroyers and other combatants, and as secondary or anti-aircraft batteries on larger ships, and even as deck guns on submarines. The introduction of the rapid fire mounts in the 1940 extended service life of the 3”/50 into the 1980s. This is the first pre-WW2 3”/50 case we have encountered in all our years. It has a mellow chocolate brown patina, and some old paint splatters but is in G-VG condition. $125.00 (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)

18211 U.S. Navy 6 pounder (57 x 307mmR) brass case and Common Projectile- UMC, 1905 - Headstamped U.M.C. Co. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. USA. 5-11. Projectile markings on the base as shown in the photo- Mark III Mod 4, and PRATT I W (Iron Works?). Common projectiles were more or less general purpose, with solid noses to help penetrate armor, but containing a .24 pound explosive charge for fragmentation and blast effect. Brass case has been aggressively cleaned but looks good even though much of the headstamp marking has been lost. Projectile rotating band is in good shape, except for two medium size dings, and someone added a row of decorative punch marks. The steel body has some areas of light pitting, but you can still find a “good side” for display. Any pre- WW1 large caliber ammo is scarce, especially Naval rounds. Entering service in 1884, the 6 Pounder guns (initially designed and made by Hotchkiss, later production was by Driggs) went through many Marks and Mods, but the ammunition was limited to a few basic types. These were secondary battery weapons for use against torpedo boats, and later used as primary weapons on smaller vessels as late as WW1. Most were phased out of service by the end of WW1, but a few returned again during WW2. A very nice representative example of this important naval round. No flammable or explosive components- INERT $225.00 (View Picture)

21461 5"/38 CARTRIDGE PLUG MARK 7 MOD 0 - For semi-fixed or separate loading ammunition the projectile and cartridge case are handled separately on their way into the gun. This means the end of the cartridge case has to be plugged with something to keep the powder in and water and crud out. For many years thick plugs of cork were used. However, during WW2 the Navy started using synthetic materials such as Bakelite and later other plastics, such as polyurethane foam for the cartridge plug. This is a brown Bakelite type material used in the 5”/38 cartridge cases, shaped in sort of a bowl configuration. New old stock, but there may be some chipping or cracks in the portion that fits into the case mouth. Every 5”/38 case should have one of these (or a similar plug made from cork) to give the correct unfired appearance. $20.00 (View Picture)

18668 5"/54 CARTRIDGE PLUG MARK 12 MOD 3 - For semi-fixed or separate loading ammunition the projectile and cartridge case are handled separately on their way into the gun. This means the end of the cartridge case has to be plugged with something to keep the powder in and water and crud out. For many years thick plugs of cork were used. However, during WW2 the Navy started using synthetic materials such as Bakelite and later other plastics, such as polyurethane foam for the cartridge plug. This is a white polyurethane foam type material used in the 5”/54 cartridge cases, shaped in sort of a solid shape with a deep central cavity in the front of the plug. This cavity was added in order to facilitate hot gasses from the propelling charge in the case passing quickly through the plug to ignite the propellant in the rear of the “RAP” Rocket Assisted Projectiles. Except for the hollow cavity, these look about identical to the older 5”/54 plugs, and would have been used with both RAP and conventional projectiles. Every 5”/54 case should have one of these (or a similar plug made from cork) to give the correct unfired appearance. New old stock in excellent condition. These were meant to be inserted into the case before it was crimped, and the crimp usually does not blow out much, so it may be necessary to use a big rasp or belt sander around the hidden portion to trim it so it slip into the mouth of the case. Although not correct, they can be used for the 120mm anti-aircraft or anti-tank gun cases as well. $15.00 each, or lot of five for $50.00 (View Picture)

18660 5"/54 CARTRIDGE PLUG MARK 12 MOD 3-
same as above, but a LOT OF 5 for $50.00 (View Picture)

17472 U.S. 105MM GUN BRASS CASE XM148E4 DATED 1962 (105 x 607mmR) - Headstamp is 105mm XM148E4 with lot number and 1962 date. This has a steel insert in the case and a large screw in primer. I believe this was an attempt to come up with a common US/UK/German/NATO standard design which would be compatible in all NATO 105mm tank guns of the period. This was adopted as the M148 and a later M148A1 version also exists with reported dates into the late 1970s. This is a once fired 1962 dated brass case used in the M68 gun installed in the U.S. M48A5, M60/M60A1/M60A3 and M1 tanks. The base is somewhat corroded, especially the steel plug, but the rest of the case is pretty nice. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $150.00 (View Picture)

17471 U.S. 105 MM Gun M115 BRASS CASING DATED 1962 (105 x 617mmR) - The M115 brass case was only used for loading the 105mm APDS-T cartridge M392A2 with a sheathed tungsten carbine armor piercing core which was fired at 4,850 feet per second. This was a NATO standard round, and also made by the British under their designations L28A or L36A1 but marked in accordance with British practice. This is a once fired 1962 dated brass case used in the M68 gun installed in the U.S. M48A5, M60/M60A1/M60A3 and M1 tanks. One side has INERT and large letters HEL etched into the side with some sort of engraving tool. Otherwise a pretty nice case. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $150.00 (View Picture)

17470 U.S. 90MM GUN BRASS SHELL CASING- 1944 dated - The 90mm cannons M36 and M41 were mounted in the M46, M47 and M48-M48A3 series tanks and the M54 cannon on the nifty M56 “Scorpion” anti-tank vehicle. These guns all used the same 90mm ammo. This is a nice lacquered steel case as used in all those applications. Headstamp is clear, including 90MM M19 and 1944 date, with ink stamped lot number suggesting it was last loaded in 1979. Steel cases are pretty common but the large brass cases have mostly been recyled as scrap by now, and WW2 dates are especially hard to find. Case has been polished and has a few minor dings and scrapes and a shallow dent on the back, but displays nicely. Mouth is slightly out of round but that could be fixe with some careful tapping. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $150.00 (View Picture)

17469 U.S. 90mm AA GUN BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE M19 dated 1941(90 x 300mmR) - Originally developed in 1940 as a replacement for WW1 era 3 inch anti-aircraft guns, the 90mm AA Guns M1, M1A1 and M2 mainly reflected improved carriages allowing sufficient depression for use in an anti-tank role (one of the main assets of the comparable German FLAK 88 guns). It first appearance in armored vehicles was in the Gun, 90mm, M36 and later the M41 used in the M36 Tank Destroyer, and 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 early brass ones. Headstamp 90mm M19, Frankford Arsenal maker code and 1941 date with 1941 date on the fired primer. Nice case with minimal dings but a deep chocolate brown patina. $150.00 (View Picture)

17461 U.S. Army 4.7 Inch (120 x 833R) Brass shell case for 120mm “Strato-Flak” Anti-Aircraft Gun- - 1943 dated- Headstamp is [Ordnance wheel] 4.7 IN. M24/ LOT N.S-1- 14 1943 GUN M1”. This impressive gun fired a 50 pound projectile at 3,000 feet per second with a max effectve slant range of 14,000 yards. The 120mm Gun M1 was developed for high-altitude anti-aircraft defense and was deployed in 1940. Originally designated as the 4.7 inch mobile gun, it was later changed to 120mm in 1944. Only about 550 guns were produced and almost none left the United States during WW II although a few later saw action in Korea. In March 1950 batteries of 120mm guns deployed to protect the plutonium production plant at Hanford, WA. The peak year for deployment was 1953 with a total of 224 guns. The 120mm Gun M1 was replaced by the Nike Ajax missile system in the late 1950s. The M1 120mm Gun was mounted on the eight-wheel M1 antiaircraft carriage, weighing about 31 tons with a 13-man crew. Its maximum vertical range was about 58,000 feet. Under good conditions a 120mm gun could deliver 20 seconds of effective fire on a conventional airplane flying at an altitude of 40,000 feet. The rate of fire was from 10 to 15 rounds per minute. This case has a deep chocolate brown patina all over. There are three small holes near the mouth, probably to secure a dummy wooden bullet at some point in its career. These are pretty scarce cases, and we have only seen 2 or 3 others in all our years collecting and dealing. $395.00 (View Picture)

18489 U.S. Rifle Grenade “Signal, Ground, Amber Star, Parachute M21A1” (sealed) - Dated October or December 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 sealed shipping container so exact condition unknown, but we show a sample that came from a similar container that was already open. 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 sealed tube with amber star signal. $55.00 (View Picture)

17464 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE (105 x 371mmR) 1944 - Adopted prior to WW2, the 105mm Howitzer has been the workhorse of the field artillery ever since, capable of firing a decent size round a good distance, but from a gun that is small and light enough to get around the battlefield and be emplaced or moved quickly. The most familiar version is the M2 Howitzer on a wheeled mount as used from WW2 through Korea, but later models were lighter weight with other improvements. 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 1944 and has had the primer removed. This is in VG condition and will polish up okay even though there are a lot of scrapes and ripples from being fired in a dirty or oily chamber. Looks like it was loaded one time at the Lone Star Ordnance plant. No flammable or explosive components, INERT. $65.00 (View Picture)

17462 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE (105 x 371mmR) 1955 - Adopted prior to WW2, the 105mm Howitzer has been the workhorse of the field artillery ever since, capable of firing a decent size round a good distance, but from a gun that is small and light enough to get around the battlefield and be emplaced or moved quickly. The most familiar version is the M2 Howitzer on a wheeled mount as used from WW2 through Korea, but later models were lighter weight with other improvements. 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 1955 and has had the primer removed. This is pretty good shape and will polish up nicely. Looks like it was loaded one time at the Lone Star Ordnance plant. No flammable or explosive components, INERT. $65.00 (View Picture)

18436 WW2 Japanese 7CM Type 41 Mountain Gun brass cartridge case (75 x 184mmR) - This may have also been used by the Type 94 7CM Mountain Gun as well, but that may not be correct. Case has been polished but has picked up some light fingerprint tarnish that will clean off easily. This is the shortest of the four different types of cases for the 7CM (75mm) Japanese Army guns in WW2. $135.00 (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)

18429 WWI GERMAN 105MM HOWITZER CASE (OBTURATOR) 105 x 93mmR 10.5cm LFH 98/09 - In 1898 the German Army adopted a 105mm howitzer, the Leichter Feld Howitzer 98 (light field howitzer). It was produced by Rheinmetall. This did not have a barrel recoil mechanism. In 1909 this gun was modified with a thoroughly redesigned carriage and recoil mechanism (which would become the base for a whole family of field guns and howitzers), and became the LFH 98/09. The redesign had been done by Krupp. This gun remained in service throughout the war. These could fire a 15.5KG projectile 2800 meters. Usually thought of as a cartridge casing, these are actually more of an orbutrator used to seal the breech of the gun. Base is marked GFSP 98, APRL 1915. Roughly 4 inch diameter and about 3.75 inches high. Fritz must have had a headspace problem as there is a slight crack through the base, but it still displays nicely. $75.00 (View Picture)

16958 U.S. Navy 5”/54 Test Case (127 x 389mmR) Mark 6 - These are cut down from regular cases, and fitted with a steel bushing where a separate primer can be inserted. The case is then loaded into the breech of the gun, and fired with the electrical firing circuit, and then again in percussion mode after the test case is reloaded with a new primer. This one has the old primer in place, and someone has peened over the fingers at the mouth of the primer to hold it in place, but this can be removed and the old primer driven out without too much work. I believe that the same case can be used on either the 5”/38 or the 5”/54 guns, but his is marked “54 cal” and has a 1945 date, which indicates it was originally made for the 5”/54 slow fire mounts initially installed on the CV41, 42, 43 class carriers. Overall excellent but the steel bushing is rusty. $149.00 (View Picture)

13378 U.S. 152mm Target Practice- Tracer projectile M411A3 - About 6 inches in diameter and about 20 inches long this has a heavy steel body with a thin sheet metal windshield for ballistic purposes. Projectile is M411A1 but complete round designation is the M411A3. This is the projectile only, no case or propellant. Weight about 35 pounds. Excellent, unfired with just some minor storage scuffing and scrapes and one token demil puncture in the windshield that can be touched up with bondo and repainted to look like new. These were used in the 152-mm gun cannon M81, a versatile, lightweight gun/launcher capable of firing both missiles and conventional ammunition. It is the main armament on airborne reconnaissance combat vehicle M551. Ammunition for this weapon is issued in the form of fixed rounds and is easily identified by its distinctive combustible cartridge case which is light yellow and has a texture similar to fiber-board. The cartridge case body, which holds the bagged propelling charge, is attached to the projectile base with epoxy resin and an aluminum locking ring. The cartridge case base, fitted with a consumable primer is cemented to the sidewall of the case body with nitrocellulose lacquer. This ammunition was made with two types of projectiles: a high-explosive antitank multipurpose projectile with tracer (HEAT-T-MP) and the one we offer here, an inert target practice projectile with tracer (TP-T) which is a ballistic match for the HEAT-T-MP round. (Note the tracer element has been removed so these are totally inert). Price is for projectile only, we do not have any of the cases or primers or propelling charges. $125.00 (View Picture)

18180 WW2 JAPANESE TYPE 2 ARTILLERY FUZE - This is the Japanese army Type 2 Powder Train Time and Impact detonating fuze for 75 and 105mm AntiAircraft gun shells. This is the first type with aluminum nose and vent but brass base plug while later examples used an aluminum base plug. Brass is tarnished, but overall near excellent. Just what you need to fill that empty spot in the front of your Jap 75mm or 105mm AA projectile. $135.00 (View Picture)

18011 WWI British Time and Percussion Fuze Number 85I made by ALCO - American Locomotive Company (or a subsidiary) made these in the U.S. to fill British contracts during WW1. Reportedly these were improved versions of the U.S. Model 1902 fuze, introduced in British service in 1916 and declared obsolete in 1921. Overall excellent condition but with a deep chocolate patina. $95.00 (View Picture)

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

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

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

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

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

17946 U.S. 75 x 350mm Rimmed Brass Cartridge Case- Nice stencils - This is the standard 75mm field gun case as used with the WW1 75mm guns through WW2 where it was used as a tank gun. The sides of the case are stenciled in large letters: FLASHLESS, DP X 3494 1928, and what looks like V 805. The base is stenciled with less legible (blurred or double stamped) marks that look like 75mm over PD with a horizontal line and also SHELL MK 1 and something like AMM LOT [number]. The actual headstamp is 75MM GUN, LOT 1241 65 GM CO. and near the edge 1874-3. Case has a sort of acid cleaned appearance, but it was that way before it was stenciled. Former owner reported it was from the Great Lake where the Navy or Coast Guard did practice firing, but I suspect that is not even close to correct. Small hole (about ¼” diameter) has been drilled into the side, near the rim, probably por use as a lamp. Still a nifty case, and probably dates to the 1920s-30s. No flammable or explosive components, INERT. $95.00 (View Picture)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

**SOLD** 4409 USAF 105mm Howitzer Round- The 105 howitzer is the largest aircraft mounted gun type armament. These are used in the AC-130 gun ship, along with 40mm Bofors types, and 20mm Vulcan (Gatling) type cannon. I have been told by a former AC-130 pilot (my old roommate) that they can put the first round from the 105mm through the windshield of a vehicle from half a mile away, in the dark. Having neither a spare vehicle nor any extra ammo nor a AC-130 with crew and fuel card, I have not had a chance to verify this, but it sounds like something I am glad we can do. This round is a fired 105mm case, with the normal headstamp markings stamped into the brass case 105MM M14 FCBC 1969. Ink stamped USAF ONLY CARTRIDGE M1(MOD), AMMO LOT [?] 77-553. Projectile may or may not be exactly correct, but is 105mm practice or dummy projectile with stamped markings 78 NOR-2-15 1977 105MM M468. Rotating band not engraved from firing. Empty inert, of course.INERT

**SOLD**3316 Grenade Launcher, M1 for M1903 Springfield - Marked "U.S. RIFLE .30 M1903A1, and also has KM logo of the maker (Knapp-Monarch). This is the correct WW2 "Grenade Launcher, M1" made for use with the M1903 series rifles. This is not to be confused with the "Grenade launcher, M2" made for the M1917 rifle, many of which were arsenal converted to "Grenade Launcher, M1" for use with the M1903 series rifles by slightly enlarging the hole for the muzzle and stamping "03" over the "17" marking.. You will often see photos of troops where most have M1 rifles but a few have M1903s, bacuse the M1903 was issueed along with this type launcher until they finally developed the M7 launcher for the M1 Garand. Outside looks very good although blue-black finish has been touched up. Tough to find in any condition. Only second one I have been able to find in several years. Will include a grenade launcher sight M15 and couple of cartridges if you request them when ordering. INERT

**SOLD** 4031 U.S. 3 inch case- EARLY!- Headstamp 3 In Field Guns, Mod. of 02-04&05, FA 1910. Indented primer marked FA and date code 12 9 (partially obliterated. Base of case has groove about .1" wide about 3/8" in from the edge, filled with white paint. Former owner claimed this was ID ring to identify type of cartridge, but I am not familiar with details of this system. About 10.75" tall. Nicely polished and lacquered. Mouth of case has split about 1 inch long that is not too obvious. Neat Early round as used in the Mexican Border campaign and in WW1.INERT

**SOLD**3865 Japanese Mine training set Made by the U.S. Army in 1945 to train troops expected to encounter Japanese mines. Housed in pine box aprox 13" x 40" x 6" and weighing 40 lbs. Contains one "yardstick" antitank mine, one type 3 land mine, one type 93 antitank mine, a magnetic mine, and 4 or 5 fuzes used with these. Set is incomplete, missing a dummy type 97 hand grenade and one fuze. These are visually identical to the actual Japanese mines, but lack moving internal parts to fuzes, etc and of course, the explosive charges. Totally inert. About unused, just a little dirty from 50 years storage. Box has some expected chips and dings and shrunken joints. Photocopy of TB ENG 79 "Use of Japanese Mine Training Aid Set No. 2" dated June 1945 is included but small portions of text were cut off in copying. Neat stuff. INERT

**SOLD**3234 USN WW2 6"/47 Brass shell case The largest cases used by USN ships in WW2, mounted aboard light cruisers which continued to serve until the end of Vietnam. (Only the post-WW2 Salem class heavy cruisers with their 8"/55 case type guns used larger cases. Awesome firepower!!!- I did naval gunfire support spotting for them in early 1970s.) This case is about 39" tall 6.5" diameter at the mouth and 7.5" at the base. Headstamp "6 IN 47 CAL MK 4 NS 12-1943 JRD Lot 676" Primer has been removed. Brass has been partially cleaned but has splotchy appearance due to no cleaning in the numerous dents. These can be ironed out if you have the talent and time (I have neither). Such dents are common as these took a beating when ejected from the gun, thru the shell chutes and then rolled around on the deck beating against each other and stuff sticking up in the deck. If fired in peacetime they were then stacked up and shipped back to be reloaded, with sailors not particularly careful to avoid damage that us collectors might be upset about. I have only seen about three of these on the market ever.

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