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Treasures and trinkets for the heavy ordnance enthusiast. Unless otherwise noted, All items are inert, unloaded, and harmless (unless you drop on your foot. Most are heavy.) Unless otherwise described, all are in good condition with about 50% paint and visible markings; some rust on bare metal surfaces. Folks collect these because they remind them of their prior military service, or as interesting examples of different approaches to design of cheap, effective ordnance items for a specific application. These are not hazardous to you, your children, or anyone else. In most areas, these are legal for private ownership , but if you live in an area run by idiot politicians who restrict such things, we cannot sell them to you.
**NEW ADDITION** 18691 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) **NEW ADDITION** 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) **NEW ADDITION** 18660 5"/54 CARTRIDGE PLUG MARK 12 MOD 3- **NEW ADDITION** 18219 DUMMY POWDER CHARGE FOR U.S. NAVY 16”/50 CALIBER GUN (LATE TYPE) - This is the type used with the 16”/50 guns (Mark 7) of the Iowa class battleships. It is a genuine original bag which has had the powder removed and replaced with INERT materials for display purposes. These guns used a total of six powder bags with about 99 pounds of smokeless powder in each. The powder grains were neatly stacked in a specific pattern to ensure uniform ignition. We will include one of the live powder grains show in the photo as a sample- they are shown with a clip of .30-06 cartridges to give an idea of how large they are. We also include an actual ammunition data card for a 16” powder charge (although not from this specific charge) which was included with each charge when placed in the storage/shipping tank at the depot. The bags had a red quilted pad with 350 grams of blackpowder to more reliably ignite the charge from the flash from the separate primer inserted in the breechblock. The 596 pound charge represented here would push the 1900 pound projectiles at a muzzle velocity of about 1960 feet per second. ( A slightly different 660 pound powder charge pushed the 2,700 pound AP projectile at a muzzle velocity of about 2,500 feet per second.) These amazing guns had a range of about 22 miles, with phenomenal accuracy. With the powder replaced by inert material, the weight is less than 8 pounds so it is easy to handle and safe to store. Size is about 14” diameter by 15” tall. This bag is a very late one made at Naval Ammunition Depot, Crane, Indiana, and never issued to the fleet, accounting for its pristine condition. These use a tighter woven material, more canvas like in texture than the WW2 bags which were more like a flannel material. It has load data stenciled on the ‘handle” end, along with a large warning not to use with the 2700 pound projectiles. One of only a handful of these we have ever seen. A wonderful addition to a U.S. Navy ordnance collection or a Battleship display. INERT- no flammable or explosive material other than the single grain of propellant powder included as a sample. $395.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 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) **NEW ADDITION** 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) **NEW ADDITION** 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) **NEW ADDITION** 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) **NEW ADDITION** 17468 U.S. NAVY 3"/50 SALUTING BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE MARK 7 MOD 1 - Depot modified for saluting use by cutting off the neck and shoulder area, and handstamping the base SALUTING DWG 329507-1. For a while after WW2, major combatants did not have dedicated 40mm saluting batteries, so they would use the 3"/50 secondary armament with saluting charges. (Reminds me of the story when a U.S. Warship fired on the Spanish fort on Guam in 1898, and a rowboat hastily proceeded to the ship to apologize for being unable to return the salute, only to be informed that Spain and the U.S. were at war, and their immediate surrender was required.) Inkstamped loading info on base indicates Saluting round loaded at Bangor in 1969. Somewhat tarnished but will clean up nicely. INERT $25.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 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) **NEW ADDITION** 16947 U.S. WWI 3-INCH FIELD GUN BRASS CASING FOR M1902, 1904, 1905 GUNS (76.2 x 273mmR) - Primer is dated 1917, but case is not dated, unless the small “28” under the ordnance wheel is a date. This case has been lightly cleaned and is in excellent condition. Double row of crimps near the mouth. While the French 75mm cases are all over, these early US 3 inch cases are rather scarce. $149.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 13044 U.S. 155mm Howitzer Projectile, Smoke, M116B1 - Body has stamped markings EWO-5-82-1945- 155MM- 116-B1. A nice unfired projectile with excellent rotating band. Repainted and correct stencil markings reapplied. No baseplate. Comes with Point Detonating Fuze M51A5. Loaded weight is about 85 pounds, which includes four smoke canisters and an expelling charge. When activated by the fuze, smoke is produced within 30 seconds and full force within 1 minute. The smoke rounds can be used for screening, spotting or signaling, and were made in green, red, violet or yellow color smoke, with the color indicated by the color of the stenciled “CCC” on the projectile, in this case green. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $375.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 18360 40mm grenade launcher flexible feed chute - About 1 5/8” x 4 ½ inch interior dimensions by about 44 inches long with quick connect fasteners on both ends. Cartridge shape on one end to indicate proper direction for loading. Data plate reads AMMO CHUTE, L.H., Part No. 0633D12294, US Property; EMERSON 717810-30, Nobles industries, inc. Used good, but has some corrosion from poor outdoor storage. This is probably for the Vietnam era and later 40mm guns mounted on various helicopter models. The 40mm gun (launcher) systems were M75 and M129 which were mounted independently or mixed with mini-guns, usually in chin turrets of Cobra, but also special Huey, Cayuse and Chinook helicopters. $35.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 18034 20mm Link loading machine - Not sure of the exact nomenclature on this, but it is a hand operated tool that will link (and presumably delink) 10 rounds at a time. It may or may not be one of these: LINKER, HAND 20mm f/link DM1 or M24; or MACHINE, LINKING-DELINKING, 20mm f/links M12, M14. (4925-00-575-0784). The only markings found, other than the left/right hand link alignment markings, are C70858 on the base, and C70857 on the handle arm. Overall excellent condition, with just a bit of light surface rust on the back edge of the base and a few scattered small spots elsewhere. I think this is WW2/Korean War vintage. $75.00 (View Picture) **NEW ADDITION** 18519 CIVIL WAR 12 POUNDER BORMANN OR COMMON SHELL - Cast iron hollow shell about 4.5 inches diameter. Fuze hole is stepped, with the larger portion fitting a Bormann fuze, which had to be large for a circular powder train running around the outside. A hole was punched at the appropriate point for the desired time, and when fired, the powder train ignited there, and when it reached the end, it fired themain charge in the shell. These are sometimes called “common shell” or “Bormann shell” to distinguish them from the similar looking “Spherical case shot” which were basically the same thing, but with the addition of a number of iron or lead balls on the inside of the shell to multiply the number of fragments flung about at the time of explosion. This appears to be a dug, or at least well weathered example, with rough exterior and interior but no active rust and is stable. It was the “shells bursting in air” above enemy positions that took a deadly toll on men and horses during battle while the artillery dueled. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $195.00 (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) 18458 French 75mm brass shell casing 75 x 350mmR - Typical case from the WW1 “French 75mm Field gun” which was also used by some U.S. troops. The same case was also used later with the 75mm guns mounted in several types of allied tanks during WW2. Condition is excellent with headstamp as shown in the photos. This looks like it may be closer to WW2 vintage than actual use in WW1, although the cases remained the same. $75.00 (View Picture) 18114 Rare U.S. 2.24 inch (57 x 307mm R- 6 pdr.) cartridge case and projectile- for WW1 era heavy tank gun - This is a real oddity. The first U.S. heavy tanks were the Mark VIII, patterned after the British tank design. The Royal Navy had been key players in the development of the “Landship” tanks, and had selected the Hotchkiss 6 pounder Navy gun for the main armament, in a sponson on the side of the tank. The long barrel of the Naval gun provided good velocity, but created problems crossing trenches, etc, so they shortened the barrel and these became the Ordnance QF 6 pounder 6 cwt Hotchkiss Guns Mk 1 and Mk 2. The U.S. followed the British lead in arming tanks. George S. Patton was the first officer assigned to the U.S. Tank Corps when it was being formed, adding another bit of historical trivia. 17465 U.S.AIR FORCE 105MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE (105 x 371mmR) FOR AC-130 GUNSHIP- 1969 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 1969 and has the fired primer in place. The USAF modified 0105 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) 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) 17463 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE (105 x 371mmR) 1941 dated - 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 1941 and has had the primer removed. This is in excellent condition and will polish up nicely. Looks like it was loaded one time at the Lone Star Ordnance plant. Nice clear stencil markings. Early WW2 dated cases are scarce. No flammable or explosive components, INERT. $75.00 (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) 18433 French 75 x 200mmR brass case for the Mortier de 150mm Type Fabry Mle 1917 - This is a regular French 75mm field gun case which was arsenal shortened from 350mm length to 200mm. These were used for the propelling charge in the “mortier de 150mm T Fabry Mle 1917” which was a hybrid smoothbore muzzle and breechloading mortar, sort of a minenwerfer type. The propelling charge in the 75mm case was loaded in the breech, but the projectile, which was 150mm with a finned tail, was loaded from the muzzle. This case has stenciled markings but they are somewhat illegible as the black paint blends nicely with the chocolate patina of the brass case. Primer has been partially drilled out. Although some of the 1,500+ Fabry mortars remained in the French inventory until 1940, they whole design was made obsolete by the simple Brandt or Stokes type mortars which are familiar to everyone today. $125.00 (View Picture) 18432 70 x 102mmR Brass Case for Japanese 70mm Type 92 howitzer - The Type 92 Battalion Gun was a howitzer used by the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II. Each infantry battalion included two Type 92 guns; therefore, the Type 92 was referred to as "'Battalion Artillery'" Somewhat unusual in appearance, the Type 92 Battalion Gun had a short gun barrel with a split trail carriage. The barrel could be configured from a horizontal to near vertical position with a hand-crank. It had an interrupted thread type, drop breechblock mechanism. Lightweight and maneuverable, it was designed to be pulled by a single horse, although in practice teams of three horses were usually assigned. The wheel were originally wooden, but were changed to steel after troops complained that the noise from the squeaky wooden wheels was a threat. The Type 92 Battalion Gun could fire high-explosive shells (8.37 lb.) armor-piercing, and smoke rounds. The propellant was semi-fixed, and could be loaded in four increments to adjust range. This is a nice case except for a streak of corrosion across one side. Markings as shown in the photos. $125.00 (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) **HOLD** 18391 JAPANESE 50mm "KNEE MORTAR" TYPE 89 HIGH EXPLOSIVE ROUND - Neat item about 5.75" overall length and 50mm diameter. About 90% original paint remains. Black body with red strip at nose, and yellow strip further back. Broad copper rotating band. Base has 8 holes plus central ignition hole (for primer?). Brass impact type nose fuze. All explosive/flammable components removed so this is INERT. Japanese markings stamped on the fuze and the body. These were fired in the Japanese Type 89 Grenade Discharger adopted in 1929. These are commonly called a “knee mortar” but it must be fired with the butt on the ground or a tree limb, not a soldier’s leg! Maximum range if about 670 meters but effective range is about 120 meters. These filled an important gap between the range of hand thrown grenades and traditional mortars, and were very effective against allied troops in WW2. INERT $140.00 (View Picture) 18197 U.S. NAVY 5”/38 BRASS SHELL CASING- 1944 DATED - The 5”/38 caliber gun was the main battery of the U.S. Navy’s Destroyers and secondary battery on Cruisers, Battleships, Carriers and also used on many other ships as well. The 5”/38 was a dual purpose gun used for anti-aircraft firing and also against ships and shore targets during WW2, Korea and Vietnam. While the brass cases were often returned to be reloaded and used again, huge numbers got thrown overboard as there is no space for storing stuff like this in combat. After the 5”/38 was retired from service, most of the brass cases undoubtedly got scrapped, and they are pretty hard to find, especially with WW2 dates. This is only about the third or forth we have had in the last 10 years. This one has a couple of minor dents and dings, and a medium size one (visible in the photo) that can be worked out if you are handy. These were ejected from the gun, out the shell chutes and bounced around on the deck with additional fired cased dropping on top of the others, so this sort of minor damage is to be expected. Otherwise a VG-fine example with a mellow brown patina than can be polished off if you like. Headstamp includes the 12 44 date, a lot number maker abbreviation, and 5” MARK V, 38 caliber, and remnants of the ink stamped markings which identified the type of powder last loaded in this one. $165.00 (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) 18340 LOT OF TWO- PRACTICE BOMB SIGNAL MARK 4 MOD 3 - This is the item inserted in the hollow tube that runs the length of most U.S. practice bombs with some sort of striper mechanism at the front to activate the primer when the bomb hits. That ignites a flash/smoke charge which is expelled through the tube. This is basically a 12 Gauge shotshell made of aluminum about 6 inches long with the primer on the base and a metal sealing wad at the other end. Dated August 1954. This is a live pyrotechnic device, not explosive, but must be handled with appropriate care and caution. Both for $25.00 (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) 18097 U.S 75MM RECOILLESS RIFLE CARTRIDGE CASE - Case is the M31A1 and dated 1953. Made for use with the T21/M20 Recoilless Rifles adopted late in WW2 and used in both the European and Pacific theaters. These continued in use well past the Korean War. The most common load was the M309A1 High Explosive round Max range was about 7,300 yards. This is the case only with no projectile. It is in excellent condition with nearly all the brown lacquer finish and sharp stencil markings on the base. This was stenciled for use with the short-lived HEP-T round which used high explosive plastic type projectile instead of the usual HE frag round or a HEAT shaped charge for penetration. INERT- no explosive or flammable components. $59.00 (View Picture) 18069 U.S. 20MM PRACTICE PROJECTILES LOT OF 5 - Unfired, with most of the original paint remaining. Looks like these were pulled from loaded ammo as there are some minor scrapes or scratches. Perfect for filling some of the readily available fired 20mm cases with projectiles for display. Great for conversation pieces, art projects, throwing at the neighbor’s cat, etc. Lot of five projectiles for $10.00 (View Picture) 18064 U.S. 20MM PRACTICE PROJECTILES LOT OF 10 - Unfired, with most of the original paint remaining. Looks like these were pulled from loaded ammo as there are some minor scrapes or scratches. Perfect for filling some of the readily available fired 20mm cases with projectiles for display. Great for conversation pieces, art projects, throwing at the neighbor’s cat, etc. Lot of ten projectiles for $20.00 (View Picture) 18063 U.S. 20MM PRACTICE PROJECTILES LOT OF 50 - Unfired, with most of the original paint remaining. Looks like these were pulled from loaded ammo as there are some minor scrapes or scratches. Perfect for filling some of the readily available fired 20mm cases with projectiles for display. Great for conversation pieces, art projects, throwing at the neighbor’s cat, etc. Lot of twenty five projectiles for $75.00 (View Picture) 18007 RARE 40 x 46 MM BUCKSHOT ROUND XM576E1 - What you see is what you get. This came from a very advanced ordnance collection. LIVE ROUND with propelling charge, but NO EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS. Made at Frankford Arsenal in May 1968, lot FA 12-2. During the Vietnam era, several buckshot loads were tried for use in the M79 Grenade Launcher, and this version was fielded for limited trial use. It fires a relatively small load of buckshot, and uses all special components, not the usual 40mm types. The heavy aluminum case has six vent holes between the high pressure powder chamber and the low pressure area of the cartridge below the base of the black rubber type piston. That acts as a sabot to expel the plastic capsule containing the actual buckshot. A superb condition example of one of the very scarce rounds of the Vietnam war. For more info on this round see the International Ammunition Association Cartridge of the Month for September 2009- http://cartridgecollectors.org/cmo/cmo09sep.htm $250.00 (View Picture) 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) **SOLD** 17958 WW2 U.S. NAVY 6”/47 BRASS POWDER (CARTRIDGE) CASE - Full length 6”/47 brass case, 38.2 inches tall- the ONLY one we have ever been able to get our hands on. This is dated 1945, and primer date looks like 1943 or 48, probably 48 as fired cases were returned and reloaded several times. This started as the Mark 4 case, but that is overstamped to make it a Mark 6, but we are unable to figure out what the difference is, but it is probably minor alteration to use a different primer than the Mark 13 originally used, as this has a Mark 39 primer. Some of the stenciled markings remain on the base, and you can partially see the “ghost” of them on the sides of the case. The mouth of the case has two large dents and assorted other deformations, but with patience will mostly work out. These originally had a cork plug at the mouth of the case that protruded about 2.5 inches, as these were separate loaded rounds, not a fixed round with the projectile stuck in the end of the case. The Brooklyn and Cleveland classes of light cruisers, which were the vast majority of U.S. light cruisers in WW2 had three 6 inch/47 caliber rapid fire Mark 16 guns in each of the turrets. Projectile weights varied from 65 to 130 pounds, depending on type, with a maximum range of about 14.5 miles. Great for display with Navy or Marine Corps WW2 items, as the 6 inch guns were very effective in a Naval Gunfire Support role, with more effectiveness than the usual 5 inch guns on the destroyers. More info at http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_6-47_mk16.htm. Nice mellow brown patina, ready for hours of fun with a can (or two) of Brasso. Empty, INERT. (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. 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) 17276 WW2 British PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank) Projectile (RARE!) - The PIAT (Projector, Infantry Anti-Tank) was a 32 pound shoulder fired (from the prone position) anti-tank bomb launcher. The shaped charge bomb weighed 7 lbs and was capable of penetrating about 4" of armor. It had an effective range of about 100 yards. It is also described as a spigot mortar because the projectile (bomb) has the propelling cartridge located in the hollow tube at the rear of the bomb, and the projectile is actually fired off of a heavy shaft or spigot that fits into the hollow tube, pointing it in the desired direction. The bomb was propelled by the combined action of mechanical thrust from a massive spring (which took 225 lbs of pressure to cock!) and the propellent action of the cartridge which pushed the projectile off the end of the spigot while recocking the spring in the launcher. (The larger "hedgehog" projectors used as anti-submarine weapons are also members of the spigot mortar family, although they use a stationary (non-recoiling) spigot and are electrically primed.) For the first shot the PIAT was manually cocked (not an easy job, even for a strong man!) and after that it would be recocked by the recoil on the spigot as the projectile was discharged from it. For some more info check out http://cartridgecollectors.org/cmo/cmo06aug.htm The projectile was officially the “Bomb, High Explosive Anti-Tank, Mark 3” and weighed 7 pounds, mainly from the high explosive formed into a shaped charge with a copper cone to focus the blast to defeat armor. Since the damage came from the shaped charge, the rest of the projectile was very light sheet metal construction. This projectile has had all the explosive and flammable materials removed, but the copper cone remains inside. About 75% of the original paint remains with black and reddish colored bands. The sheet metal of the tail fins and shroud have rusted with some wasting as shown in the photos. While not in perfect condition, these are extremely rare in any condition, and probably fewer than one in a dozen PIAT owners have ever seen a round, let along actually owned one. INERT. $350.00 (View Picture) 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) 16810 81MM M301A2 ILLUMINATING MORTAR SHELL WITH M84 POWDER TRAIN TIME FUZE - Similar to the other 60mm and 81mm mortar illuminating cartridges intended for illuminating a desired point or area. This allows observation of enemy activity, and effective adjustment of fire against them. The complete round consists of a M84 time fuze, thin-walled steel body-tube assembly, a parachute assembly, steel tail cone, fin assembly M4 containing propellant increment charges M2A1, ignition cartridge M6 and percussion primer M34. A steel fuze adapter is assembled to the front end of the body. A tail cone is held in position by four shear pins. The illuminant assembly consists of a first-fire charge and an illuminant contained in a cardboard case with a quick-match assembly at the forward end.. The parachute assembly is attached to the illuminant assembly casing by a 30-inch long steel suspension wire. This cartridge is designed to be fired with a minimum of 2 propelling charge increments. The use of less than 2 increments is not authorized. Except for this, function of the propelling charge is the same as for other 81-mm mortar rounds. Upon functioning of the fuze, the expelling charge ejects the parachute and illuminant assemblies through the base of the projectile, (blowing off the tail cone assembly) and at the same time igniting the quick-match. The quick-match ignites the first-fire charge which lights the illuminant composition. The illuminant composition burn for at least, 60 seconds, with a minimum of 500,000 candlepower. Rate of descent is approximately 18 feet per second. This example is in excellent condition and comes with the parachute. No primer, propelling charge or illuminant, so it is free of explosive or flammable material and INERT. The M301 series have been widely used from WW2 through Vietnam and was superseded by newer designs starting in 1986. $150.00 (View Picture) 17882 TRENCH ART- U.S. NAVY 6-POUNDER SHELL LAMP CIRCA 1900 - This is a really neat old lamp, probably made in a Navy Yard, possibly for decoration aboard ship, or perhaps for furnishing in a headquarters building or an Officers’ Club or similar quasi-official use. We have two similar lamps, one made from a 3-Pounder (47mm) case and projectile and the other from a 6-Pounder (57mm), so they are not technically a “pair” but they certainly go together. We removed the 3-Pounder from the base and it has a 1904 date, so we assume the other is roughly the same vintage- Spanish American War to World War I. These need to be rewired (old frayed cotton insulation was hazardous) and the lamp fixture on the 3-Pounder is broken, although the 6-Pounds is more or less intact. Both bases are similar, very heavy brass castings with a deep pattern. The base is about ½-5/8” thick and very heavy so these are very stable, unlike some artillery lamps which fall over easily. The 3-pounder is about 15 pounds and 24 inches tall, while the 6-Pounder is about 18 pounds and 27 inches tall. It looks like the bases may have been gilt at one time but they are filthy now and need a thorough cleaning, perhaps even light bead blasting to make them sparkle again. The brass cartridge cases and steel projectiles were polished and then lacquer coated long ago, with assorted chips, scrapes and dings, so that they really need to be stripped, polished and recoated. Inspector markings on the projectile as shown in the photos with typical USN Anchor inspector marks and inspector initials. The projectiles have been drilled through for a hollow pipe to hold everything together and allow passage of the electric cord. USMC enthusiasts could argue that these fit in their niche as the Marines were often assigned to man secondary batteries on some of the larger vessels. The 3 and 6-Pounder guns were widely used aboard many of the ships of the period 1880-1915. These were single shot slow fire weapons mainly of Hotchkiss design but many of the later versions were made by Driggs-Seabury. Interesting relics of the Spanish-American to World War I era that I am sure your spouse will love. Price for this 6-Pounder example is $175.00 (View Picture) **HOLD** 17881 TRENCH ART- U.S. NAVY 3-POUNDER SHELL LAMP CIRCA 1900 - This is a really neat old lamp, probably made in a Navy Yard, possibly for decoration aboard ship, or perhaps for furnishing in a headquarters building or an Officers’ Club or similar quasi-official use. We have two similar lamps, one made from a 3-Pounder (47mm) case and projectile and the other from a 6-Pounder (57mm), so they are not technically a “pair” but they certainly go together. We removed the 3-Pounder from the base and it has a 1904 date, so we assume the other is roughly the same vintage- Spanish American War to World War I. These need to be rewired (old frayed cotton insulation was hazardous) and the lamp fixture on the 3-Pounder is broken, although the 6-Pounds is more or less intact. Both bases are similar, very heavy brass castings with a deep pattern. The base is about ½-5/8” thick and very heavy so these are very stable, unlike some artillery lamps which fall over easily. The 3-pounder is about 15 pounds and 24 inches tall, while the 6-Pounder is about 18 pounds and 27 inches tall. It looks like the bases may have been gilt at one time but they are filthy now and need a thorough cleaning, perhaps even light bead blasting to make them sparkle again. The brass cartridge cases and steel projectiles were polished and then lacquer coated long ago, with assorted chips, scrapes and dings, so that they really need to be stripped, polished and recoated. Inspector markings on the projectile as shown in the photos with typical USN Anchor inspector marks and inspector initials. The projectiles have been drilled through for a hollow pipe to hold everything together and allow passage of the electric cord. USMC enthusiasts could argue that these fit in their niche as the Marines were often assigned to man secondary batteries on some of the larger vessels. The 3 and 6-Pounder guns were widely used aboard many of the ships of the period 1880-1915. These were single shot slow fire weapons mainly of Hotchkiss design but many of the later versions were made by Driggs-Seabury. Interesting relics of the Spanish-American to World War I era that I am sure your spouse will love. Price for this 3-Pounder example is $150.00 (View Picture) 17848 CONFEDERATE 3 INCH READ-PARROTT SHELL - (Melton & Pawl Guide to CW Artillery Projectiles Figure III, A-101 shows the slightly smaller early 10 Pounder version for 2.94” bore) Parrott had purchased the right to use Read’s design for a wrought iron cup serving as a sabot or obturating/rotating band. These were shaped and then placed into the mold prior to pouring the cast iron projectile body. Robert P. Parrott remained loyal to the Union during the Civil War, running the West Point Foundary at Cold Spring, NY. John B. Read, however, was from Alabama, and his design was used by Confederate makers during the war. One easily noted design difference is that the Confederate Read projectiles almost always have a “late dimple” in the center of the base associated with turning the projectile to final dimensions. This projectile measures 2.99 inch diameter and is 9 inches long, weighing 9 pounds 12 ounces. The copper or brass fuze plug is in place, for use with the tapered paper fuzes. This was a “common” shell where only the projectile body provided fragmentation, there being no canister balls inside. Some of the edges of the sabot cup are missing, the result of being fired. This was unloaded long ago and is INERT with no explosive or flammable components. The 3 inch Parrott-Read shell was used with any of the 3 inch rifles in the Confederate inventory, such as the Ordnance Rifle, or the later 10 Pounder Parrotts. $425.00 (View Picture) 17847 CONFEDERATE 3 INCH BROUN SHELL (SHORT PATTERN) - (Melton & Pawl Guide to CW Artillery Projectiles Figure III, A-56) An interesting variation on the theme of having a softer metal sabot at the rear of the projectile, along the lines of Parrot, Read and later Absterdam designs. This used a thick brass or copper ring (or sabot) at the base with the rest of the projectile being cast iron. The nose is drilled with a tapered hole for a wooden fuze plug unlike the more sophisticated federal shells which used threaded plugs. This was a “common” shell where only the projectile body provided fragmentation, there being no canister balls inside. This example is heavily pitted, but the sabot is excellent. Diameter about 2.95 inches, length 7.5 inches and weight about 8 pounds 6 ounces. This is an unfired example that was unloaded years ago and is now INERT, with no explosive or flammable components. Lieutenant Colonel William Leroy Broun (commander of the Richmond Arsenal beginning in June 1863), is considered to be the developer of this projectile pattern. Since the copper sabot was designed to serve as a bourrelet, only one bearing surface was needed on the body of the projectile, just behind the curved portion of the nose. The bourrelet and the sabot were machined on a lathe to the proper tolerance required. This is the more common short variety, although a longer version approximately 8 ¼ inches long is known to exist. There are two saw cuts in the sabot to aid in the expansion of the sabot into the grooves of the gun. Fired specimens almost always have the high, thin sabot blown off, revealing the slightly rounded base of the projectile body. The Broun projectile is found mainly on late-war battlefields, such as Petersburg. LT COL Broun was a distant cousin of General Pickett, and except for his wartime ordnance career, he was an academic, connected to schools such as the Georgia A&M, Auburn, and the Universities of Virginia, Georgia and Texas. The 3 inch Broun shell was used with any of the 3 inch rifles in the Confederate inventory, such as the Ordnance Rifle, or the later 10 Pounder Parrotts. $475.00 (View Picture) 17845 CIVIL WAR 12 POUNDER SHELL FRAGMENT WITH FUZE - This is a fragment of a 12 pounder spherical case shell with the Borman time fuze, as was used by the most prevalent field gun of the Civil War, the 12 Pounder Napoleon. The Borman fuze used a powder train in a lead casing. The gunner would pierce the lead at the desired time interval (up to a maximum of 5 ¼ seconds) and when the gun fired the flash from the propelling charge would pass through the hole in the fuze to ignite the powder train. When the powder train reached the end, the flame ignited the bursting charge in the shell, fragmenting the spherical body into a number of large fragments, and throwing them and the handful of lead balls inside in all directions. This is a nice size chunk with the remnants of the fuze in place. Both U.S. and Confederate forces used these and about the only way to tell who made them is the style of the markings, unfortunately destroyed when the shell exploded. Nice paperweight, unless you work in some place run by wusses who might fire you for an interest in neat historical artifacts that are free of any explosive or flammable material. $65.00 (View Picture) 17825 U.S. 37 MM DUMMY CARTRIDGE M13 (37 x 223R) for M3 Anti tank gun & M3, M5 Tanks (Board Dummy) - Good brass case with clear headstamp 37MM M16 S.C. 1942, reflecting the designation of the basic case. The rotating band of the projectile is clearly stamped 1-1942 37G- M3, M5 & M6 DRILL CARTRIDGE M13. This is a drill round made for repeated use in gun loading drills and similar training evolutions. The projectile is secured firmly in the case with a steel rod that anchors in the primer pocket. A large hole on the side of the case provides visual confirmation that it is not a live round. At one time this was a “board dummy” used on one of the arsenal made training aids showing various types of munitions. This required two small holes on one side of the case where it was attached to the board. A second hole has been added near the normal ID hole, but no idea when, where or why. This one has suffered from poor storage, leaving the steel parts rusty and lightly pitted, and the brass cruddy looking. This can be cleaned up and repainted (Black projectile body with white lettering) and the brass polished and will look great. These were made for the 37mm Gun, M3 the cute little towed anti-tank gun, and the similar M5and M6 guns mounted in the M3 and M5 light tanks and the M8 armored car. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $95.00 (View Picture) 17817 U.S. M29A2 3.5 INCH BAZOOKA ROCKET - Nice clean example with good markings and components dated 1951-53 but final assembly in the 1970s. Complete with the safety cap for the dummy fuze. The 3.5 inch Rocket Launcher (which everyone calls a “Bazooka”) arrived on the scene during the Korean War and remained in service into the 1970s when the vastly more effective LAW was adopted. This has been fired, so motor is expended, and warhead is inert loaded. Some light rust but overall a good representative example. The “fuze” section is heavily staked. Displays okay as is, or could be repainted if you prefer new looking stuff. Getting harder to find these in recent years. INERT. $125.00 (View Picture) 17760 WW1 French 37 x 85mm R Hotchkiss case and projectile - What you see is what you get. Nicely marked case with 1-17 date. Projectile is a snug fit. Fuze disassembles as shown. Not sure about the brass screw in the tip, but lots of small parts inside to fiddle with. Overall fine condition. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $75.00 (View Picture) 17458 U.S. 106MM RECOILLESS RIFLE M344A1 HEAT PROJECTILE - The M344A1 projectile was designed for use against armored targets. The projectile has a thin-walled, steel body for a shaped charge of 2.79 pounds of Composition B loaded around a copper cone. The projectile is threaded at the forward end to a ballistic cap, which forms the ogive and mounts the piezoelectric element. The base of the projectile contains the PIBD fuze, and the fin and piston assembly. The cartridge case is attached to the projectile by means of eight equally spaced ball point crimps. A perforated, steel cartridge case M93, M93B1 or M94B1held the 8.06 pound propelling charge in a rayon and plastic liner and was fitted at the base with a percussion primer for a loaded weight of 37.23 pounds. This round had a max range of about 3,300 meters and a muzzle velocity of 1,440 feet per second. Once the projectile left the muzzle, the piston moved to the rear and open the six folding fins of the fin assembly to provide stabilization in flight. On impact, the piezoelectric element in the ballistic cap functions the PIBD fuze. This detonates the bursting charge, causing the copper cone to collapse. Collapse of the cone creates a high-velocity shock wave and a jet of metal particles that penetrate the target. This item is the Projectile body with copper cone in place and presumably the piezoelectric element in the nose, ready to assemble on to your 106mm Recoilless rifle case. This will look totally correct, even though it lacks the fin assembly which is hidden within the case. You can line the case with a plastic bag with some filler material for even better appearance if you like. Mint unissued, and never even loaded with the explosive, so this is INERT, free from flammable or explosive material. $149.00 (View Picture) 17298 GERMAN RIFLE GRENADE FOR K98K MAUSER (INERT) - Used with the "Gewehrgranatgerat (G Gr K98k)" and discussed in detail on Richard Law's "Backbone of the Wehrmacht" on pages 333-335. These were adopted in 1942 and had a rear section which clamps to the barrel of the rifle, and a rifled barrel section which screws into the other. The grenade has a pre-engraved rotating band and is loaded from the muzzle, and launched with a special blank cartridge. The launchers are extremely scarce and I have only seen 2 or 3 in the last 10 years. The grenades are even scarcer! This is in badly rusted and pitted relic condition, and the grenade has been professionally deactivated so there are no explosive components. (NOTE: this cannot be sold or shipped to places run by idiots like Kalifornia, New York, Massachusetts or any other city or state where prohibited.) $75.00 (View Picture) 17726 LOT OF eight 20 x 102mm dummy cartridges - This is the type of ammunition used with the M61 “Vulcan” gun in many fighters, and also with the older M39 series of aircraft guns. The dummy ammunition is used for training crews in the various operations (loading, unloading, troubleshooting, etc) and for mechanical testing of the guns while ensuring there will not be any unexpected loud noises or sudden holes in buildings or other nearby stuff (or soiled skivvies). While dimensionally identical, various types of dummy cartridges have been made. Some are a solid metal pieces machined to the proper size, others use regular type cases and projectiles with inert fillers, and others use nylon or other materials as substitutes. This lot consists of eight rounds, designation unknown, but one of the M51 series, made as a solid unit and plated with some sort of powdery gray type stuff. No visible markings. Well used, dirty and ugly with finish worn and scratched from use. INERT no flammable or explosive components. The lot of eight for $25.00 (View Picture) 17725 Lot of five 20 x 102mm dummy cartridges M51E8(BLUE TIP) - This is the type of ammunition used with the M61 “Vulcan” gun in many fighters, and also with the older M39 series of aircraft guns. The dummy ammunition is used for training crews in the various operations (loading, unloading, troubleshooting, etc) and for mechanical testing of the guns while ensuring there will not be any unexpected loud noises or sudden holes in buildings or other nearby stuff (or soiled skivvies). While dimensionally identical, various types of dummy cartridges have been made. Some are a solid metal pieces machined to the proper size, others use regular type cases and projectiles with inert fillers, and others use nylon or other materials as substitutes. This lot consists of five M51E8 dummies made with regular blue painted TP type projectiles crimped into a steel case that has a plated type finish. Nomenclature is stenciled on the projectile. Used, good but cases are gray and ugly and dirty. INERT no flammable or explosive comonents. $35.00 (View Picture) 17722 LOT OF 3 DIFFERENT 20MM DUMMY ROUNDS - This is the type of ammunition used with the M61 “Vulcan” gun in many fighters, and also with the older M39 series of aircraft guns. The dummy ammunition is used for training crews in the various operations (loading, unloading, troubleshooting, etc) and for mechanical testing of the guns while ensuring there will not be any unexpected loud noises or sudden holes in buildings or other nearby stuff (or soiled skivvies). While dimensionally identical, various types of dummy cartridges have been made. Some are a solid metal pieces machined to the proper size, others use regular type cases and projectiles with inert fillers, and others use nylon or other materials as substitutes. This lot consists of one of each of the following: a. M51E8 dummy made with regular blue painted TP type projectile crimped into a steel case that has a plated type finish. Nomenclature is stenciled on the projectile. Used, good but cases are gray and ugly and dirty. b. M51A1B1 dummy made as a solid unit and plated with a gold looking substance. Excellent condition. c. Designation unknown, but one of the M51 series, made as a solid unit and plated with some sort of powdery gray type stuff. No visible markings. Well used, dirty and ugly with finish worn and scratched from use. INERT no flammable or explosive components. The lot of three for $20.00 (View Picture) 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) 17425 U.S. 75MM (75 x 272mmR) STEEL CASE M5A1B1 for M1A1 Pack Howitzers - Appears to be an unfired case that was never loaded. The brown lacquer finish is mostly intact but with some rust veins under the finish. The only stamped marking is the number 70 stamped on the base. Ink stamped marking 75mm M5A1B1 TYPE 1, LOT K[?], 1943. At some point someone added two pinup girl decals, which have partially flaked off (and should flake off easily if you don’t like them). The 75-ram howitzer cannon M1A1 is a general purpose, towed light field artillery weapon that can be used for either direct or indirect fire. The weapon can be readily disassembled into major components for either packing by animal or for airborne operations. The weapon is also used as a subcaliber gun for 280-ram gun cannon M66 Except for the HEAT cartridge, which is fixed, ammunition is semifixed; that is, the cartridge case is a loose fit over the projectile so that the propellant may be accessible for adjustment. Type of projectiles used include high explosive (HE), smoke (WP), high-explosive antitank (HEAT), blank, dummy and training. All 75-ram pack howitzer ammunition, except HEAT rounds, contain propellant M1, which is composed of a base charge (charge 1), and three increments (numbered 2, 3 and 4) for fire adjustment. Percussion primers of the M1 series, M64 and M23A2 are used. Besides the brass cartridge case M5A1 we offer here, steel cases (M5A1B1) were used, but the appear on the market much less often than the brass examples. $45.00 (View Picture) 17350 BOFORS 40 X 364 MMR (BOFORS 40MM/L70) DUMMY, SEMI-TRANSPARENT PROJECTILE - BOFORS 40 x 364 mmR (Bofors 40mm/L70) Dummy, Semi-transparent Projectile The Swedish Bofors firm has worked hard at improvements on their famous 1930s vintage WW2 era guns known as the 40mm/L60 which fired the 40 x 311 mmR cartridge in the four round clips. In the post-WW2 period they adopted a longer 40 x 263 mmR case for greater range and velocity when fired through a barrel 70 calibers long (compared to the shorter 60 caliber length barrels.) Their new gun design boosted the rate of fire from 140 rounds per minute to 280, then 300 and currently 330 rounds per minute. This impressive rate of fire and range was made more effective by coupling it with sophisticated fire control and radar systems. The 40mm/L70 guns are in service in many countries today in Anti-Aircraft, anti-armor, or anti-shipping roles. Polymer type projectile is a semi-transparent brownish color with heavy steel “rebar” type rod which give the cartridge its weight. Tip of projectile has metal (brass?) cap. Projectile is unmarked. Primer pocket area only shows a neatly finished epoxy type substance. Heastamp RNO 83 B0001-009 over 40MM L/70. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $59.00 (View Picture) 17343 105MM BRASS SHELL CASE (Grade II) - Primer removed. Used, and showing numerous small shallow dents that have been mostly ironed back into place. These look a lot worse in the photo due to rubbing on the high points and the effects of acid type cleaning. When polished up with some Brasso type polish, it will look a lot better. One tiny 3/8” diameter notch at the mouth as a token DEMIL effort. $40.00 (View Picture) 17315 U.S. WW2 STYLE PRACTICE RIFLE GRENADE M11A4 - Type used during WW2 until the mid 1950s. About perfect condition with all of the original black paint and exceptionally clear and legible white stenciled markings and complete with the "safety" pin. This one is dated 7-52. The best example we have ever had and nicer than the one in my collection. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. $149.00 (View Picture) 17261 U.S. NAVY MARK 90 VT-IR (INFRARED PROMITY) FUZE - Externally this is excellent and complete, but the electronic guts and explosive components have all been removed from the innards. This is the type made for use with the 5"/38 caliber guns. Have several and markings may vary, but looks like all are 1969 or 1970 dated. INERT. $85.00 (View Picture) 16829 U.S. NAVY 3 INCH ARMOR PIERCING PROJECTILE MARK 29 MOD 1 (white trace) - This is technically an AP-C-BC-T or “Armor Piercing- Capped- Ballistic Cap- Tracer” design where the mild steel projectile body has a hardened steel cap that does the penetration, and then a lightweight cap that screws on to provide the best streamlined shape for ballistic performance. Projectile is unfired and has good markings on the rotating band LOT [number] MK 29 MOD 1 - 3 IN AP and maker code and [anchor] inspector marks. Base is marked 3” AP- MK 29 MOD 1 and the weight. These were initially issued without any explosive filler, and had a base plug installed instead of a fuze. This has had the base plug removed to verify it is unloaded, and plug has been screwed back in hand tight. Projectile is fine-excellent except for some dents and handling dings on the rotating band. Unlike the ones we previously had, there is NO token demil hole in the windshield. Later loadings included a yellow painted nose to indicate loading with explosive filler. The white band without any red or orange dots indicates it had a white tracer element. Black color of the projectile indicates it is the Armor Piercing round. Black paint and white nomenclature markings are chipped and scraped and basically illegible, but could be repainted if you want to do that. During WW2 the 3"/50 slow fire gun was main battery for the Destroyer Escorts and also used to arm merchant ships, and sometimes as secondary battery aboard larger vessels. In the post-WW2 era the rapid fire 3"50 mounts replaced the 40mm as the main (only) guns aboard amphibious and auxiliary ships. AP ammunition would have been fired only for anti-ship use, while HE or VT fuze rounds were widely used for anti-aircraft and surface and gunfire support roles. Neat item for WW2 Navy display. I have heard but cannot verify that some of the Army "Tank Destroyer (motor gun carriages) actually used USN 3" guns as well.) INERT, non-explosive display item only. $125.00 (View Picture) 16811 81MM MORTAR ILLUMINATION ROUND M301A1 - The Fuze, time M84 and tail assembly and final assembly markings are dated 1968-1970. When fired, the time fuze would activate a small expelling charge that knocked the tail off and ejected a flare attached to a small parachute. The 500,000 candle power flare burns for a minimum of 60 seconds, descending at a rate of 18 feet per second. This is a disassembled round with all explosive or flammable components removed, so it is strictly INERT. Body retains traces of the original paint and markings. Fuze is nice and clean. If you would like one of the parachutes which slowed the descent of the flare- mint unissued, just downloaded from complete rounds, please ask and we will try to find one to include with your order. Nice looking item for a Vietnam era collection. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $125.00 (View Picture) 17064 U.S. NAVY 16” BATTLESHIP GUN POWDER GRAIN AND BAG LABEL - This is the type powder grain used with the 16”/50 guns (Mark 7) of the Iowa class battleships. These guns used a total of six powder bags with about 94 pounds of smokeless powder in each. The powder grains were neatly stacked in a specific pattern to ensure uniform ignition. This is one of the many hundreds used to fill a bag. Photo shows it with a 7.62m (.308 Winchester) round for size comparison. With 562 pounds of this powder, a 1,900 pound projectile would reach a muzzle velocity of about 2,690 feet per second and a range of over 20 miles, with phenomenal accuracy. In addition to the powder grain, you get a piece of an original powder bag with the markings showing the markings stenciled on one of the powder bags. A neat addition to any WW2 Navy collection, or for someone interested in ballistics research, or someone who likes battleships. This would really look great mounted in a shadow box fram with a photo of one of our battleships firing a broadside! $18.00 (View Picture) 17053 U.S. M31 rifle grenade circa 1950s-60s (grade 2) - Like most found on the market today, this has been "demilitarized" by having the fins boogered up, and/or a large dent on the nose section. This has had the fins straightened up a bit and the tail section painted OD. Okay as a representative example, or great to have if you ever want to try launching one of these off your grenade launcher equipped rifle. (Word to the wise- the recoil is horrendous! Use of anything but the correct GRENADE LAUNCHING BLANK can be deadly dangerous! Any decision to launch one is yours alone and we accept no responsibility for damage to you or your rifle!) In any case this is an okay display piece to go with your M1 Garand, M1 Carbine or M14 grenade launcher. $29.00 (View Picture) 17042 WW2 U.S. Navy 40 x 311mm Bofors Dummy Cartridge Mark I - 7-43 dated headstamp. These had a steel rod from the projectile to the base of the case so that the projectile would not become stuck in the bore during testing of the loading mechanism of the 40mm Bofors. Used VG-fine condition. Case has been polished but has since tarnished a bit. Projectile is polishes steel with no paint, and the aluminum(?) fuze sows some dents/pitting but not too bad. The three holes in side of the case are correct, used for visual ID of this round as a dummy. $80.00 (View Picture) 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) **HOLD** 16881 Hotchkiss Patent Paris 37mm case & projectile - steel rim secured to brass base piece with spiral wrapped case bearing stamped marking "HOTCHKISS PATENT PARIS". Condition as shown in the photos. $150.00 (View Picture) 16839 U.S. ARTILLERY PROPELLING POWDER IDENTIFICATION SET - A “Training and Familiarity kit for various U.S. Army & Navy Gun, Mortar and Ignition Propellants.” This has been assembled in a plastic “tackle box” with full identification of the items. This was assembled by a career ordnance expert especially for collectors and historians. This is an amazing set, with 13 different types of powder, ranging from small pieces the size of pencil lead about 1/2 inch long up to grains about 2 inches long and 3/4 inch diameter for the Navy’s 16 inch guns on battleships, and waxy sheets for mortars, and irregular granules for ignition powder. Remember, this is propellant powder that burns rapidly in the chamber of the gun, not explosive material used in projectiles. Each type is identified on a sheet in the top of the box. (Safety note- this is flammable material keep away from fire, flame, high heat or static electricity. Store and treat as live ammunition or reloading powder supplies.) $79.00 (View Picture) 15697 U.S. 20 x 110mm (Hispano Suiza) Dummy Cartridge M18A3 (Sealed spam can of 25 rounds) - The 20 x 110mm (Hispano-Suiza) aircraft cannon was widely used by the British and U.S. aircraft during WW2. These guns were more lethal than the more widely used .50 caliber Browning machine guns, but reliability problems slowed their introduction into service. Variants of the gun included the M1, M2 (AN-M2) and M3. Eventually they were mounted in some (but not all) P-38 Lightning and P-61 Black Widow fighters, the B-29 Superfortress, and mainly in the Navy’s F4U-1C Corsair and later post-war Navy fighters. These gas operated cannons fired at about 600 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 2,800 feet per second. Some of the Hispano-Suize type guns were also mounted as anti-aircraft weapons in army tanks or halftrack variants. The M18A3 cartridges are turned from steel and then chrome(?)plated. New condition, a FULL SEALED spam can of 25 rounds marked “25 Cartridges, Drill M18A3, Lot No. SC 49, Loaded 17-50”. Prices well below the price if bought as singles. Totally inert, no flammable or explosive components. $75.00 (View Picture) 15672 U.S. 20 x 110mm (Hispano Suiza) Dummy Cartridge M18A3 (Single round) - The 20 x 110mm (Hispano-Suiza) aircraft cannon was widely used by the British and U.S. aircraft during WW2. These guns were more lethal than the more widely used .50 caliber Browning machine guns, but reliability problems slowed their introduction into service. Variants of the gun included the M1, M2 (AN-M2) and M3. Eventually they were mounted in some (but not all) P-38 Lightning and P-61 Black Widow fighters, the B-29 Superfortress, and mainly in the Navy’s F4U-1C Corsair and later post-war Navy fighters. These gas operated cannons fired at about 600 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 2,800 feet per second. Some of the Hispano-Suize type guns were also mounted as anti-aircraft weapons in army tanks or halftrack variants. The M18A3 cartridges are turned from steel and then chrome(?)plated. New condition, fresh from a sealed 25 round can which was marked “25 Cartridges, Drill M18A3, Lot No. SC 49, Loaded 17-50”. Totally inert, no flammable or explosive components. $5.00 (View Picture) 15332 Sectioned (Cutaway) 90mm HEAT-T Projectile T300E53T- predecessor of the M431 - The steel body is marked “LOT NO. FT 1-1, 1958, T300E53T” with no other markings. The final trial version adopted was the T300E59, so this is fairly close to the final version. It consists of a steel body with the stand off spike to hold the piezoelectric nose cap which upon impact activates the base detonating fuze. The fuse detonates the explosive charge which is forced into a piercing jet by the copper cone in the front of the projectile. An aluminum “chamber” seals the rear of the body, holding the fuze and attaching the boom and fins with the tracer element, and the nylon rotating band. This round was professionally sections, probably for use as a salesman display or as a training aid. It has suffered from poor storage in a damp area so the exposed steel is a bit rusty and the exposed aluminum is lightly corroded. It needs to be cleaned up a little for best appearance, but is pretty neat as is. A rare opportunity to own a very interesting example showing the complexity of a modern armor piercing fin stabilized round that is not quite at its final stage of development. These were used in the M36, M41 and M54 guns of the M47 and M48 Patton tanks, and the M56 “Scorpion” anti-tank vehicle respectively. $495.00 (View Picture) 16795 WW2 U.S. 105MM HOWITZER BRASS CASE- 1944 dated - One small dent in one side (about 1’ x 3/8” by 1/8” deep) and the usual minor straightening required at the mouth, otherwise an excellent case. This has been chemically cleaned prior to the last time it was loaded leaving is a slightly frosty yellow appearance. Good ink markings on the base indicating suitable for use in Howitzer M2A2, M103 and M137. Primer removed. $95.00 (View Picture) 16794 WW2 U.S. 2.36" BAZOOKA ROCKET, PRACTICE M7A1 - This is the most typical WW2 2.36" bazooka rocket type with the pointed nose and long tail fins. It is a fired example that has been repainted olive drab with a white tip. Fins are all there, but slightly bent from careless handling. The nose section has a slight bend relative to the motor tube, but not really obvious until you look at it closely. Tiny dent at the very tip. Overall about good condition, but still a good representative example. Hard to find these any more. INERT warhead, no propellant, totally inert not dangerous. $110.00 (View Picture) 16767 U.S. NAVY 5"/38 BRASS SHELL CASING- 1941 DATED - We have only found about eight or ten 5"/38 brass cases in the last 10 years, and we are happy to be able to add them to our offerings whenever we can find one. This is only the second one we have ever encountered with a pre-Pearl Harbor date. This one has the headstamp F.A. {Frankford Arsenal??]/ 1-1941 / LOT 121 / 5 IN. MK. V. / 38 cal. Primer is intact with 1941 date. Typical brass case Mark 5 as used with the 5"/38 guns throughout their service life span. Case has a few tiny dents and scars, expected as these got kicked out of the gun, through the case chute and then bounced around on deck as additional cases got dumped on them. This has a mellow old light brown tarnish to it, but should polish up if you like to use a lot of Brasso and elbow grease. Ready for a display of WW2 or Korea where the 5”/38 was the main battery aboard destroyers and other vessels, and as secondary battery on cruisers and battleships used against surface or air targets. Even in the Vietnam War hundreds of destroyers provided Naval Gunfire Support from the Gun Line with their 5”/38 guns. Totally INERT, no powder or primer or flammable or explosive components. $235.00 (View Picture) 16747 BRITISH "3-INCH" (ACTUALLY 81MM) MORTAR ROUND - The standard WW2 British infantry mortar, and although the nomenclature states it is “3-inch” it is actually 81mm and thus could be used with most other nations’ 81mm mortar ammunition as well as their own. This is the first of the British rounds we have been able to offer. It has an old, ugly coat of red paint over rust and pitting, but could be stripped and cleaned up and repainted as the standard HE Mark 6 with green body and red band. No fuze although there is a zinc(?) disc at the front which may be from a fuze or maybe something else. No flammable or explosive materials, INERT. $135.00 (View Picture) 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) 16832 U.S. “81mm Mortar Training Sabot, Practice, M1” - The M1 81mm sabot (inert) consists of two major components: the 81mm aluminum alloy sabot and 22mm subcaliber cartridge. The sabot is designed to fire the subcaliber cartridge through the barrel. The subcaliber cartridge, when loaded into the sabot, approximates a round of service ammunition both in size and weight. The entire assembly is then fired from the mortar just as in service firing. The subcaliber projectile travels from 230 to 1,427 feet (70 - 435 m), depending on the charge and elevation selected. The projectile emits a puff of smoke and an audible report upon impact, but no fragmentation. At the time of firing, the sabot is also expelled from the mortar and impacts 6.5 to 49 feet (2 - 15 m) from the mortar. It is then recovered, cleaned, reloaded, and refired. Used fine condition. This is one Sabot as shown in the photo, but not the 22mm practice cartridge. Therefore it is totally INERT and harmless with no explosive or flammable components. $75.00 (View Picture) 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) 16234 GRENADE LAUNCHER FOR FN-49 SEMI-AUTO RIFLES (COLOMBIAN .30-06 VERSION) - This is a spigot type grenade launcher made in Belgium by MECAR (who made launchers for many different rifles, and is still a major munitions maker today). Most of these were used by Belgium on their FN-49 rifles, but are a neat accessory to display with any of the FN-49 rifles. This one is in mint unissued condition, complete with the leather carrying case. $135.00 (View Picture) 16175 NEW ZEALAND 40MM BOFORS ROUND WITH BLUE PRACTICE PROJECTILE- BRASS CASE - These 40x311mm Rimmed cases are known by various names in their service as the most widely used Anti Aircraft guns of WW2 by the U.S., the British Commonwealth, Germany, Italy and Sweden. The guns are known as Bofors M/40, the L-60, or the Mark I or Mark II, pushing a 900-940 gram projectile at about 850 meters per second. (you do the math). Cartridge case is a MARK 4, dated 1955, made of BRASS with clearly stenciled lot information on the side, including “MK. NZ 1”. Various lot number type markings stamped on the case. Projectile seems to be unmarked except for stenciled markings HES PRAC T on a blue background. Primer ins uintact with 1955 date, and has been fired. There is no powder charge and the projectile is empty and the fuze cover unscrews to reveal that is empty. Impressive addition to a 40mm or British Commonwealth USN display. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $175.00 (View Picture) 15872 U.S. NAVY 5"/38 BRASS SHELL CASING (1940 DATED) - We have only found about six or eight 5"/38 brass cases in the last 10 years, and were happy to discover the two we are adding now. Headstamp N.G.F. [Naval Gun Factory] and date 9-1940, Lot No. 1059, and barely visible 5 IN, MK V, 38 CAL and inspection marks “G.P. [anchor] G.P.B.” Overall fair condition with exceptions noted below. Primer is intact. Typical brass case Mark 5 as used with the 5”/38 guns throughout their service life span. Case has numerous dents and creases and dings, expected as these got kicked out of the gun, through the case chute and then bounced around on deck as additional cases got dumped on them. There are three or four creases near the mouth, shown in the photos, along with the numerous dents. About 2/3 of the mouth has the brass bent over. This one has not been polished, and has aged to a mellow chocolate to medium brown patina. This is a big impressive case as is, but someone who understand the tricks of working with brass and having the necessary tools, talent and time could probably make this look really great again. Wish it were nicer, and wish we had a pile of them in shiny new condition, but we only have an occasional one we have been able to find. Ready for a display of WW2, Korea, or Vietnam War items where the hundreds of destroyers provided Naval Gunfire Support from the Gun Line. “This is Big Mary 26 Charlie- Report when on station, ready for call for fire…..” Totally INERT, no powder or primer or flammable or explosive components. $195.00 (View Picture) 15868 U.S. 75MM GUN BRASS SHELL CASING - Case headstamp 75mm GUN, LOT F255 ACCom AMM LOT 78101 and a small 58 in circle and a small ordnance wheel. I suspect that it was made sometime between 1918 and 1940, but am not certain, and have seen very few cases from that era. Nice clean case slightly tarnished but will clean up very nicely with little effort. A good representative example of the typical 75mm case which was a mainstay of the field artillery in WW1, and which continued in use through WW2 in the main gun of most of the M3 Grant/Lee and M4 Sherman tanks. NO explosive or flammable components, so it is strictly INERT. $95.00 (View Picture) 15865 WW1 BRITISH NAVY 6 POUNDER (57 x 306mmR) BRASS SHELL CASING - The British first adopted 6 Pounder Rapid Fire guns about 1884, but they served in various roles through WW2 aboard ships, as coastal defense weapons and even as the guns for the first British Tanks in WW1. These guns were originally known as "6-pdr Hotchkiss guns" and were introduced in 1884 for use against torpedo boats. Used during World War I on the Arethusa and early "C" class cruisers and a few submarines as well as on Monitors M.15 through M.33. The Army used them as the main gun in the sponson of the “Male” tanks during WWI. Many were subsequently used as sub-caliber and saluting guns until 1939 when many were hurriedly converted back to shooting guns for small ships such as MTBs, MLs and "Flower" class corvettes. Some weapons were also adapted for coastal defense. This case is the Mark III case which was lacquered inside and out for naval service. These used a very small primer, while the Army’s mark IV case used a much larger screw-in type primer. Headstamp includes 6 PR, III, Lot 89, K [Kynoch], 1917, CF [inspector?], [anchor], [broad arrow over U]. Overall about fine except for one small storage/handling dent near the bottleneck, and some denting around the primer opening on the base. Nice mellow golden patina. $85.00 (View Picture) 12132 U.S. NAVY 3 INCH ARMOR PIERCING PROJECTILE MARK 29 MOD 2 - Projectile is unfired and has good markings on the rotating band LOT 143-42 MK 29 MOD 2 3 IN AP [anchor] WNY [anchor]. Similar markings on the base of the projectile Base plug, fuze and explosive filler removed but you can peek into the cavity where they fit. Projectile is fine-excellent except for some minor dents and handling dings on the rotating band, and a token demil hole neatly drilled through the windshield. Yellow painted nose indicates it was originally loaded with Comp D explosive (since removed) and the white band with red dots indicates it had a red tracer element. During WW2 the 3"/50 slow fire gun was main battery for the Destroyer Escorts and also used to arm merchant ships, and sometimes as secondary battery aboard larger vessels. In the post-WW2 era the rapid fire 3"50 mounts replaced the 40mm as the main (only) guns aboard amphibious and auxiliary ships. AP ammunition would have been fired only for anti-ship use, while HE or VT fuze rounds were widely used for anti-aircraft and surface and gunfire support roles. Neat item for WW2 Navy display. I have heard but cannot verify that some of the Army "Tank Destroyer (motor gun carriages) actually used USN 3" guns as well.) INERT, non-explosive display item only. $125.00 (View Picture) 16112 BANDOLEER WITH 6 M781 PRACTICE ROUNDS FOR THE M79/M203 GRENADE LAUNCHER (40 x 46mm) - The 40 mm M781 practice cartridge is one of the most widely used of all grenades in the 40 × 46mm family. It is a fixed round, with the unfuzed practice grenade having a zinc or aluminium body inserted into an M212 plastic cartridge case. The inner chamber of the cartridge case contains 3.3mg of M9 propellant ignited by a 0.38-calibre blank cartridge press-fitted into the base. As the propellant is ignited, the resultant gases are released into the cartridge case outer chamber at a controlled rate, propelling the grenade along the launcher tube. On impact with a target, the grenade's frangible ogive shatters to release orange dye to create a puff of yellow-orange smoke for spotting purposes. These are LIVE practice rounds, having primer and propellant powder charge, but the projectile has only harmless powder/dye marker. (If you break one open, the marker stuff is a real mess because it is so fine.) As these are not any sort of explosive projectile or grenade, they are not subject to any restrictions beyond that for any other conventional ammunition. (Meaning we cannot ship to Kalifornia or Illinois or Massachusetts or other places run by idiots.) Each cotton bandoleer has separate flaps for each of the six rounds, which fit into nylon protective inserts. Bandoleer shoulder strap is two pieces, allowing it to be tied to other gear or to desired length. Cartridges are bit dirty and on may have a small chip on the rim, but overall VG-Fine, bandoleers like new. Great for a Vietnam era display or any other event which involved M70 or M203 launchers. $75.00 (View Picture) 16104 U.S. WW2 40mm Bofors (40 x 311mmR) round with M81A1 AP-T projectile - Case previously polished but having assorted dents and dings. The AP-T projectile is unfired, but has lots of small dings and scars from demil and salvage prior to being mated with this case. Primer removed. $49.00 (View Picture) 16057 U.S. NAVY 40MM BOFORS (40 X 311MMR) STEEL CASE - Once fired steel case with pretty good silvery anti-rust finish, and good headstamp markings. Case is 40mm Mark 3, made in November 1955. Many of these were used in Vietnam aboard amphibious ships. Overall good condition. $15.00 (View Picture) 16056 U.S. Navy 3”/50 brass cartridge case dated 1945 - The 3”/50 gun was widely used as a dual purpose (surface or AA) gun aboard a wide variety of vessels over about 50 years. Originally a slow fire manually operated gun introduced during WW1, a rapid fire version reached the fleet near the end of WW2 and these remained in service until the 1980s. Aboard larger ships, these were the secondary battery, but aboard smaller ships like Destroyer Escorts and Amphibious ships they were the main armament. This is a typical brass case from the WW2 period (most later cases were steel). It was polished at one time and coated with lacquer which is starting to chip and flake. This one has three small holed drilled in the neck, probably to secure a wooden projectile for use as decorative items on a quarterdeck or similar. The case has a number of small and medium dents, the worst being the one on the shoulder shown in the photos. It will still polish up and look pretty good, just position it with the worst dings to the back. Getting very hard to find these any more. $95.00 (View Picture) 15901 U.S. 90MM GUN STEEL SHELL CASE- 1953 dated - Typical steel case used with most of the U.S. 90mm guns from WW2 onward. That includes the 90mm Anti-Aircraft Guns M1 and M2 and the dual purpose gun M3, and the later 36 gun used in the M47 Patton tanks, and the M48 gun used in the M48 Patton tanks. And, it was used in the M54 gun was the armament of the cute little M56 Scorpion self propelled anti-tank gun. While the case is common to all these guns, and the ammo for the M1, M2 and M3 guns could be fired in all of them, some of the later loads for the M36, M41 and M54 guns were not suitable for use in the earlier guns. This is a good to very good steel case with brown lacquer finish, which was popular on steel cases from about 1945 until the 1960s when the galvanized or similar type of corrosion coating seems to have replaced the brown lacquer. Basically uncleaned since firing, it has some scratches and scrapes and one shallow dent in a scraped area on the outside and as usual, the inside is rusty. The ink stamped markings indicate this was loaded as a M393A1 Target practice Tracer (TP-T) version of the HEP (High Explosive Plastic) type round. Headstamp indicated the case is a 90mm T24B made by EPO-1-223 in 1953. This was loaded for use only in the M36 gun used in the M47 Patton tanks, and the M48 gun used in the M48 Patton tanks, and the M54 on the M56 anti-tank gun. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $65.00 (View Picture) 15899 VIETNAM ERA 105MM STEEL CASE FOR TANK GUN - This type of cartridge was adopted in 1964, and saw use in Vietnam. They are intended for use against hardened structures or general targets. The use of "plastic" explosives (hence the HEP- High Explosive-Plastic name) allowed greatly improved blast effect although the thin walled projectile resulted in fewer large fragments. These were used with the 105mm cannons M68 used in several of the M48, M60 and M1 series tanks, and also on the Stryker vehicles with a large gun. This is a representative round for collectors, assembled with an empty inert practice projectile and a fired case. The projectile is somewhat “wiggly” but will not fall out. Primer has been drilled and ground, and the base retains some of the HEP-T ink stamped markings HEP-T M393A1E1, 105MM, FOR GUN M68. Headstamp included 105MM M150B1 and 1965 date. This is the immediate predecessor of the 105mm HEP-T M393A2 cartridge was adopted about that time. Case is dirty and the corrosion resistant coating has become sort of dull looking. Paint the projectile OD with yellow markings and it will be a very impressive looking round. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the projectile or case. $175.00 (View Picture) **HOLD** 15894 German 150mm Granate 12 (verst.) Projectile for Howitzers or Field Guns made in 1917-1918 - Overall length is about 19.5 inches or 500mm, and diameter of the body is about 5.9 inches or 150mm. This projectile was used in a number of WW1 era German 15cm howitzers and field guns such as the s.F.H.13, s.F.H.02, K. L/30, etc. The iron or steel body has light to moderate pitting underneath old black paint finish. Rotating band is located very close to the rear, so this was most likely a separate loading round, not attached to a cartridge case. There is no provision for a base fuze or tracer element. The nose is threaded for a fuze, with four deep stake points visible. The seat for the fuze is very concave. This has an unusual design for rotating bands, with the lower one being made of copper and the upper rotating band is zinc although the zinc is exfoliating badly. This projectile dates from 1918 or late 1917. The concave fuze seat is typical of most German fuze seats of this period. This particular projectile used several different fuzes, including the Gr.Z.04, Gr.Z.17 and Dopp.Z.15 (umg.). Large projectiles are very hard to find as they were a bit big to be easily hauled home as souvenirs, and most ended up being scrapped over the last 80+ years. $450.00 (View Picture) 12472 U.S. 37 MM CASE M16B1 (37 x 223R) for M3 Anti tank gun & M3, M5 Tanks - Very nice case with clear headstamp with 1944 date and intact primer. This is one of the steel cases, coated with a brown lacquer for protection and to reduce reflection. At one time this was a “board dummy” used on one of the arsenal made training aids showing various types of munitions. This left two holes on one side of the case where it was attached to the board. A little rusting on one side (away from the “board”) at the mouth, otherwise a very nice example. These were made for the 37mm Gun, M3 the cute little towed anti-tank gun. However, the ammo was also used in the M5 and M6 guns mounted in the M3 and M5 light tanks and the M8 armored car. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $35.00 (View Picture) 15893 WW2 40 x 311mm Bofors Dummy Cartridge Mark I - 4-42 dated headstamp. These had a steel rod from the projectile to the base of the case so that the projectile would not become stuck in the bore during testing of the loading mechanism of the 40mm Bofors. Used with mellow chocolate patina to the brass case. Projectile is smoothly rusted and pitted, but should clean up with a bit of file work and a paint job. Three holes in side of the case are correct, used for visual ID of this round as a dummy. $65.00 (View Picture) 15838 BOFORS 40 x 364 mmR (Bofors 40mm/L70) Blank (or Dummy?), Blue - The Swedish Bofors firm has worked hard at improvements on their famous 1930s vintage WW2 era guns known as the 40mm/L60 which fired the 40 x 311 mmR cartridge in the four round clips. In the post-WW2 period they adopted a longer 40 x 263 mmR case for greater range and velocity when fired through a barrel 70 calibers long (compared to the shorter 60 caliber length barrels.) Their new gun design boosted the rate of fire from 140 rounds per minute to 280, then 300 and currently 330 rounds per minute. This impressive rate of fire and range was made more effective by coupling it with sophisticated fire control and radar systems. The 40mm/L70 guns are in service in many countries today in Anti-Aircraft, anti-armor, or anti-shipping roles. This is formed using a metal (aluminum?) base with a cast polymer type body for the case and another for the projectile (or possibly they are a single piece- it is hard to tell). The base is unmarked with any headstamp but there is a small primer staked in place and lacquer sealed so I believe this was made as a blank. (Very similar to composite blank cartridges from various Scnadinavian countries in rifle and pistol calibers). Hole has been drilled in side of the “case” and powder (in any) was removed. Totally unmarked INERT- No flammable or explosive components. $65.00 (View Picture) 15823 WW1 GERMAN 77 X 230MM R ARTILLERY BRASS CASE - Made for the 7,7 cm Feld Kanone 96, the headstamp markings include St (strengthened case) 122 (lot number) and date AUGT. 1918. Not sure who the maker is, but looks like the name would be related to AWD. This also has a cryptic marking 67% Cu presumably indicating that the case is made of 67% copper. Overall fine to excellent, nicer than usual for these. INERT no explosive components. $75.00 (View Picture) 15822 CZECH 10.0CM VZ.14/19 BRASS SHELL CASE (100 x 182mmR) DATED 1936 DATED - The Czech vz. 14/19 - 10cm L/24 Light Howitzer was an upgraded version of the Skoda Model 1914 light howitzer, and their major model made between WW1 and WW2. This case has the markings shown in the photo including the 1936 date. Primer has been unscrewed and removed. Overall fine to excellent. $75.00 (View Picture) 15802 U.S. Navy 3-inch 70 caliber (76.2 x 669 mmR) shell casing - Probably the least well known 20th Century U.S. Naval gun is the 3”/70 which was conceived in 1945 and eventually fielded in 1956. It was intended to provide anti-aircraft protection for the fleet with extremely high rates of fire (90-100 round per minute!) and a heavier projectile with greater range than the 3”/50 caliber guns. The 3”/70 cases are longer, with large base diameter and a more tapered appearance with a gradual neck compared to the 3”/50. The twin 3”/70 mount Mark 37 was supposed to be used to replace the existing twin 5”/38 mounts in the fleet and be installed on all new destroyers. However, when the first mounts reached the fleet in 1958 it was soon realized that they were incredibly unreliable and maintenance nightmares and banished from the fleet within a few years. Reportedly they had the shortest service life of any weapon system ever used by the U.S. Navy. Thus, relatively few shell cases were made for them, and only a few were hauled home as souvenirs or escaped from scrap yards. We have only had one other in the last 15 years. This time we found two. Both are the standard 3 inch case Mark 10, and dated 3-59, with the primer removed. This is the lesser of the two with two or three spots where the dull silver gray coating has been scuffed and the steel base metal has rusted. Turn that spot to the back and no one will notice. Price for the lesser of the two- $135.00 (View Picture) 15753 2.75” Folding Fin rocket warhead shipping tubes (lot of 6) - Great cargo for a military vehicle, or for a Vietnam era display. These heavy cardboard tubes are about 3.25” x 18” with white markings on the black tube. Three or four of the tubes have the markings obliterated with spray paint, but they display well as a group if you put the legible ones in the front. Markings include the ammunition code H855, and contents nomenclature “1- warhead, 2.75 inch, socket, smoke, WP [white phosphorous] MT56 with fuze, rocket, M427 and lot number and 4-71 loading date. Metal ends of the tube also have markings including 2-71 date. The entire lot of six for only $24.00 (View Picture) 15670 U.S NAVY 5"/54 STEEL CASE (127 x 836 mm Rimmed) (GRADE II) - Typical steel case Mark 9 Mod 0 as used with the 5”/54 guns during most of their service life span. We have several of these, and condition and markings vary from that in the photo. Case is overall good, but shows assorted scrapes and dings expected on a fired case. These have a coated type treatment and may show some rust spots. Base may have up to 50% rust, but sides of case are pretty nice for display. Stencil markings may or may not be present, ranging from as clear as those in the photo to badly faded or missing entirely. Dates not obvious from the cases we checked. These were used in all 5”/54 guns, from the slow fire mounts on the CV-41 class through the rapid fire Mark 42 mounts on the DD-931 and later class destroyers; and later with the mark 45 mounts still serving aboard some cruisers and destroyers today. These were used against surface, air and shore targets with a variety of projectile types. A good representative example of the 5”/54 steel case, great for a Vietnam era display where the newer Destroyers and cruisers armed with the Mark 42 mounts provided Naval Gunfire Support from the Gun Line. GRADE II example with mouth of case bent over and a palm size dent on the side of the case. Totally INERT, no powder or primer. $45.00 (No photo- these look like 15659 except for the added dents which do not photograph well) 15659 U.S NAVY 5"/54 STEEL CASE (127 x 836 mm Rimmed) - Typical steel case Mark 9 Mod 0 as used with the 5”/54 guns during most of their service life span. We have several of these, and condition and markings vary from that in the photo. Case is overall good, but shows assorted scrapes and dings expected on a fired case. These have a coated type treatment and may show some rust spots. Base may have up to 50% rust, but sides of case are pretty nice for display. Stencil markings may or may not be present, ranging from as clear as those in the photo to badly faded or missing entirely. Dates not obvious from the cases we checked. These were used in all 5”/54 guns, from the slow fire mounts on the CV-41 class through the rapid fire Mark 42 mounts on the DD-931 and later class destroyers; and later with the mark 45 mounts still serving aboard some cruisers and destroyers today. These were used against surface, air and shore targets with a variety of projectile types. A good representative example of the 5”/54 steel case, great for a Vietnam era display where the newer Destroyers and cruisers armed with the Mark 42 mounts provided Naval Gunfire Support from the Gun Line. “This is Big Mary 26 Charlie- Report when on station, ready for call for fire…..” Totally INERT, no powder or primer. $60.00 (View Picture) 15419 U.S. NAVY 6 POUNDER BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE- 1917 DATED - Headstamped U.S.N.G.F [U.S Naval Gun Factory] 9-17, 6 Pdr., A.L.W. [anchor] M.K. and has fired primer in place which is marked REM-UMC MK X- 9 41, presumably a 1941 manufacture date, even though this caliber was pretty obsolete by that time. Overall a dark chocolate brown patina with some heavier corrosion near the front of the case. Case mouth is slightly out of round and could be fixed. Cases in this caliber are rather scarce as most were consumed in the scrap drives of WW2 era. The 6 Pounder guns first appeared in the “new Navy” of the 1880s, and eventually included guns made by Hotchkiss, Nordenfeldt and Driggs-Schroeder. The 6 Pounders were important guns of the Spanish American War period, but their use faded rapidly after WW1. Although the guns had varying barrel lengths and different loadings for different types of projectiles or velocities, all used this Mark I cartridge case. $95.00 (View Picture) 15053 GERMAN RIFLE GRENADE LAUNCHER FOR K98K MAUSER (WITH GRENADE!) - Officially the "Gewehrgranatgerat (G Gr K98k)" and discussed in detail on Richard Law's "Backbone of the Wehrmacht" on pages 333-335. These were adopted in 1942 and have a rear section which clamps to the barrel of therifle, and a rifled barrel section which crews into the other. The grenade has a pre-engraved rotating band and is loaded from the muzzle, and launched with a special blank cartridge. These launchers are extremely scarce and I have only seen 2 or 3 in the last 10 years until we found this one. The grenades are even scarcer!. This set is in badly rusted and pitted relic condition, and the grenade has been professionally dieactivated so there are no explosive components. Just collecting different rifle grenade launchers would be a very interesting niche, with a wide variety to seek, some common, orthers very scarce. Some are integral with the rifle, but most are detachable. They date from WW1 to the present, and I can think or at least a dozen made just for U.S. military rifles. Of course, your spouse will understand the necessity for getting a suitable rifle after you acquire a great launcher. (NOTE: this cannot be sold or shipped to places run by idiots like Kalifornia, New York, Massachusetts or any other city or state where prohibited..) Overall used fine with most of the black painted finish. $225.00 (View Picture) 15191 U.S. Navy 37 x 137 mmR case and AP projectile - UMC Company 6-98 headstamped case with the projectile marked on the base 1901 and B in star inspector marks and partially legible letters that look like S.T. LS&Co. Brass base plug with square socket with seemingly recently stamped "PLUG." A bit of red paint remains near the tip. A good representative Spanish American War round, even though the projectile is dated a bit later. INERT- no flammable or explosive components $125.00 (View Picture) 14931 British 3.7 inch AA Gun brass shell case - The 3.7-Inch quick firing anti-aircraft gun was Britain's primary heavy anti-aircraft gun during World War II, the equivalent of the German 88 mm FlaK with a slightly larger calibre of 94mm. It remained in use from its introduction in 1938 until well after the WW2 when AA guns were replaced by guided missiles. Visually it looks very much like the German FLAK 88 with a four wheeled mobile mounting (although they had other mounts as well). Headstamp markings include 3.7” Gun / Mk I / RW 76, Lot 99, ECC, 1949, CF and several broad arrow and inspector marks. Case has been polished but is now a bit dirty and tarnished and needs to be cleaned again. A pretty scarce case from a historic WW2 ear gun. Most of the large brass cases have recyled as scrap by now, and all are getting hard to find. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $150.00 (View Picture) 14914 U.S. Made 75mm Gun brass case, 1941 dated- British Contract - Standard case for the 75mm gun used in the M3 Gran and Lee medium tanks and the M4 Sherman which were provided to the British in large numbers. This is a 75mm case, M18 case, with maker mark of B in a diamond, Lot 164, 1941 date and British broad Arrow markings on the base. Overall about fine with some mild tarnish and dirt and a couple of very small, almost insignificant dents or dings. A nice variation of a case made for U.S. weapons furnished to our British allies under Lend Lease in the dark days of WW2. $125.00 (View Picture) 14894 ADAPTOR TO CONVERT “PINEAPPLE” FRAG GRENADE TO RIFLE GRENADE - Adaptor, Grenade Projection M1A2, [lot no] 1945 date marked in yellow on OD with 1969 modfication to change from four clips to 3 clips, but displays nicely for WW2 through Vietnam era. Mint, unissued unit. These allowed use of Mark II "Pineapple" grenade to be fired longer distances as a rifle grenade for anti personnel use. Totally inert and harmless, but still cannot ship to Kalifornia or other places run by idiot politicians. $18.00 (View Picture) 14585 U.S. NAVY 6 POUNDER CARTRIDGE CASE & PROJECTILE MADE BY WINCHESTER DATED 8-1897 - The 6 pounder rapid fire gun was widely used by the U.S. Navy from about 1884 to about 1920. Two different models were used, one by Hotchkiss, the other by Driggs-Schroeder with many variations. These fired a 6 pound projectile (duhh!) which was about 57mm in diameter. They were mounted on pedestal type mounts, usually open with no shield. Smaller ships used these as their main battery, while larger ships had them as secondary armament. This round was made by WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Company and the headstamp also includes an August 1897 date. The Armor Piercing projectile is marked AP on the rotating band along with naval anchor inspector markings on the band and the body. The brass casing has some dings and one moderate dent as shown, but overall is a mellow brass color and displays very nicely. This is one of a handful of pre-Span-Am War naval cartridges we have ever seen, and I believe that the 6 pounder/57mm may have been the largest that Winchester made. I doubt if we will ever find another one of these. INERT no explosive components. $495.00 (View Picture) 14584 U.S. NAVY 3 POUNDER CARTRIDGE CASE FOR DRIGGS-SCHROEDER GUNS, MADE BY UMC - The 3 pounder rapid fire gun was widely used by the U.S. Navy from about 1884 to about 1920. Two different models were used, one by Hotchkiss, the other by Driggs-Schroeder with many variations. These fired a projectile weighing about 3 pounds, which was about 1.85 inches or 47mm in diameter. They were mounted on pedestal type mounts, usually open with no shield. Smaller vessels such as patrol boats used these as their main battery, while larger ships had them as secondary armament. This round was made by Union Metallic Cartridge Company and the headstamp also includes a barely visible Driggs Ordnance Company. The brass casing has numerous dents and dings beneath a mellow chocolate brown patina, except for the base which as been cleaned by sanding or filing. Probably circa 1898-1918. INERT no explosive components. $85.00 (View Picture) 14577 U.S. NAVY 40MM BOFORS STEEL CASE 5-45 DATE- EXCELLENT - Excellent steel case for WW2 40mm Bofors. Looks like a May 1945 date on the headstamp, and 5-1955 loading date inkstamped on the side of the case. Primer removed. Looks like this was a round that was downloaded $20.00 (View Picture) 14460 U.S. Navy 37 x 137mmR “Heavy 1 pounder” case and projectile- 9-1901 - Headstamp is WNY (Washington Navy Yard) 5-1901, 1-PDR. H, E.C.H.L. [anchor] A.T.C. Armor Piercing (or solid shot) projectile band marked [anchor] EAA [anchor] and P in a triangle. Base markings of projectile not visible. This was for use in the “Heavy 1 Pounder” guns of the Span-Am and WW1 era. Unpolished brass is a mellow chocolate brown, and the case has a moderate dent in one side, but displays very nicely. Empty, INERT. $85.00 (View Picture) 14396 WW2 German 105mm shell casing - About 105 x 150mm. Headstamp is 33/ P G/ [WaA 107]/ 6342/ F.H. I am pretty sure this is for the 105mm Leichte Feldhaubitze 18M L/28 or 105mm light field howitzer, which fired at a rate of 6-8 rounds per minute up to a range of 13,377 yards and was manned by a crew of 6. However, it may be for the 105mm Leichte Feldhaubitze 43 L/28 which had a range of 17,875 yards at a rate of 6 rounds per minute with a crew of 6. Overall condition is good, tarnished with a rusty steel primer. $95.00 (View Picture) 13993 U.S. NAVY 40MM BOFORS SINGLE ROUNDS - These 40x311mm Rimmed cases are known by various names in their service as the most widely used Anti Aircraft guns of WW2 by the U.S., England, Germany, Italy and Sweden. The guns are known as Bofors M/40, the L-60, or the Mark I or Mark II, pushing a 900-940 gram projectile at about 850 meters per second. (you do the math if you want feet per second velocity or weight in pounds). Cartridge cases are USN Mark 3 dated 1945, made of steel but with a brass colored coating. Various lot number type markings are ink stamped on the case. Projectiles are marked extensively on the rotating band (most seem to be something like "40MM ADL 10001 B SFM 87C 001-[various numbers] Rotating bands have token DEMIL heat melt. Primers have been pulled for the empty cases, and the projectiles are empty and the black painted fuze covers unscrew to reveal that they too are empty. Projectiles were never loaded, so they are in their original red lead primer finish, ready to be painted in any color scheme you like. Some minor corrosion or scuffing on most of the once fired cases. Impressive addition to WW2 USN display, although these remained in service into the 1960s or 70s with the US Navy, mainly on amphibious and auxiliary ships, and small craft like PT boats. These were also used on the U.S. Army’s M40 “Duster” armored vehicles which mounted twin 40mm Bofors guns well into the 1970s. Condition varies, so we show one of the worst and a nice one in the photo, say overall good to very good except as noted. INERT $49.00 (View Picture) 13827 U.S. 90MM GUN STEEL SHELL CASING- 1958 dated - The 90mm cannons M36 and M41 were mounted in the M46, M47 and M48-M48A3 series tanks and the M54 cannon on the nifty M56 “Scorpion” anti-tank vehicle. These guns all used the same 90mm ammo. This is a nice lacquered steel case as used in all those applications. Headstamp is somewhat hard to read due to rust on the base, the rest of the case has a few scrapes and scratches but displays very nicely). Looks like 90MM M108B1 and a 1958 date. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. $49.00 (View Picture) 13441 ODDBALL RUBBER HAND GRENADE - Nomenclature unknown, but this is probably a 1980s-90s law enforcement product that came in with a pile of junque from a police officer’s collection. Hollow rubber bulb with a hose clamp type attaching band at the top to hold a threaded plug which accepts a fuze. Not sure if the fuze and/or spoon are original to this body, but probably pretty close. Probably used for crowd control applications. Used VG. No flammable or explosive contents- INERT. $20.00 (View Picture) 13409 SIMULATOR, GUNFIRE FOR 76MM :COUGAR ARMORED CAR.(?) - An aluminum casing similar to a 37mm flare, but with the base set up for electrical firing. Senciled markings on the side of the case include stock number 1370-21-903-7241-5100, Simulator, Gunfire, and a lot number. Previous owner marked the base “76mm “Cougar” armored car” but we have no idea if that is correct or not. The Cougar is a Canadian made six wheeled “armored vehicle general purpose” with a 3 man crew and using the turret and 76mm gun of the British Scorpion tank. Empty fired case. $5.00 (View Picture) 13405 WOOD AMMO CRATE FOR 56 ROUNDS 20MM TP T199 FOR M39 GUN - About 13” x 15 “ x 10” high. Looks like a 1946 lot number. This was for the M39 revolver cannon developed by Springfield (based on the German MG 213 design) which first saw service late in the Korean war and through Vietnam on some variants of the F-86, F-100, F-101 and the F-5. Crate is in excellent condition with heavy folding metal handles and metal strapping. Missing the cover, but easy to make one out of ¾” pine boards. Great for a display of USAF uniforms or weapons, or as cargo in a military vehicle I think another one may be available if you need two instead of one. Price for one crate as shown in the photos $20.00 (View Picture) 13213 U.S. NAVY 3"/50 SALUTING BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE - Depot modified for saluting use by cutting off the neck and shoulder area, and handstamping the base SALUTING DWG 329507-1. Inkstamped loading info on base indicates Saluting round loaded at Bangor in 1969. Somewhat tarnished but will clean up nicely. $25.00 (View Picture) 10563 BRITISH 25 POUNDER BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE, DRILL - (Approx 87x288mmR) Polished brass case for the Briitish 25 pounder guns used as the main field artillery weapon for Commonwealth forces in WW2. Cartridge case has been converted for drill use by installation of a durable primer to withstand repeated striking. Headstamp with 25 pdr Drill, lot info and date (1937 or 1938- 1937 shown in photo). These were separate loaded cartridges with the projectile being inserted first, then the cartridge case with the desired powder charge, allowing great flexibility in ammunition used for various targets. INERT $49.00 (View Picture) 5225 Model Cannon- circa 1770-1815 - High quality hand made piece (probably 30-50 years old, not an antique). Not a true scale model, but pretty darn close, capturing all the essential details. Brass barrel about 12 inches long with .50 caliber bore. Shows signs of being fired with black powder, perhaps with ball, but we believe it only safe with blank charges of black powder. Very finely crafted oak carriage with detailed brass fittings and leather straps. Ammunition chest on the trail is removable, opens and has fuzes and a sample ball stored in it. Very decorative reminder of the cannoneer's contention that "Artillery adds dignity to what would otherwise be a vulgar brawl." Perhaps just the thing to add dignity to your marital situation, or at least a martial atmosphere. Overall length about 21 inches, width 14 inches, and wheel height 9 inches. $350.00 (View Picture) 12809 - U.S. 90MM GUN STEEL CARTRIDGE CASE (rusty) - Base is heavily rusted so no markings visible. Rest of case is good for decorator use, but has some paint looking stuff over about 50% and rest has some rust mixed with the zinc type coating. Not great, but big (about 24 inches tall) and showy and CHEAP! INERT. (View
Picture) 9273 SOVIET MINES - Army training poster about 20" x 32" GTA 30-045 May 1987 $5.00 (View Picture) 9092 40MM DUMMY CARTRIDGE (40X53MMSR HIGH VELOCITY) - Painted gold with markings stenciled on top, but careless handling has chipped some of the paint and blue anodized finish of the projectile, and OD on the case can be seen. This is not the 40x46mm used in the M79 Grenade launcher, but the longer round used in the automatic grenade launchers such as the ML 19 "chain gun" which can fire 325 round per minute up to 2000 yards. These have a band type link that leads to the "chain gun" name. Selling these as single rounds with one link in place, but can provide several if you want to show them that way. Price per one round with one link. INERT $18.00 (View Picture) 8451 Graphic Training Aid 5-25 Soviet Land Mines, Fuzes & Booby Traps - April 1952, 60 sheets about 32" x 42" Largets number of sheets of any of these we found. I believe that many of the illustrations are in color, but did not check before carefully packing it up, so they may be black and white. Used for classroom instructional purposes with large, clear drawings of the item(s) showing mechanical details, nomenclature, etc. Used, with assorted rips, torn spots and possibly missing pieces (usually from the last page which is exposed when rolled up for storage. Paper is old and brittle, and needs to be handled carefully. These would be best preserved by separating the individual sheets and mounting them on foam board or similar stiff backing and covering with plexiglas or plastic film. (Office supply places often have heavy duty stuff on large rolls that will cover with a single width, or at most two pieces.) These are fantastic attention getters when used as background for a display of the material in the charts. Due to their size, and often being "restricted" most were destroyed, and few collectors have been able to find an example for their collection specialty. $125.00 (View Picture) 7873 90MM GUN BLANK M394, CARTRIDGE CASE (BRASS) - About seven inches high, with nomenclature stenciled on the side. Comes with the original fiber shipping container. Base has been drilled with some extra holes and the primer removed to keep even Kalifornians happy. Used with various tank and SP guns. INERT $20.00 (View Picture) 7872 105MM HOWITZER
BLANK M395, CARTRIDGE CASE (BRASS) - About six inches high, with nomenclature
stenciled on the side. Comes with the original fiber shipping container.
Base has been drilled with some extra holes and the primer removed to keep
even Kalifornians happy. INERT $20.00 (View Picture) 6897 U.S. NAVY 3'/50 SALUTING CASE (BRASS) - Headstamp 3 IN 50 CAL MK 7 MOD 0 NS 2-1948, D.C.M. [anchor] and SALUTING. One small 1/4" diameter hole just above rim for lamp wire. Base has about 3" layer of plaster for weight. I believe that this case was made as a short one, specifically for saluting gun use, and not cut down by the lamp maker. For a while after WW2, major combatants did not have dedicated 40mm saluting batteries, so they would use the 3"/50 secondary armament with saluting charges. (Reminds me of the story when a U.S. Warship fired on the Spanish fort on Guam in 1898, and a rowboat hastily proceeded to the ship to apologize for being unable to return the salute, only to be informed that Spain and the U.S. were at war, and their immediate surrender was required. INERT $29.00 (View Picture) **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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