As a result of the aforementioned shortcomings, commanders and troops generally preferred an alternative in form of self-propelled tank destroyers, which offered better mobility and also better protection for their crews.[17]. Have four, priced at $15 each, or take all four for only $49.00 (View Picture), 22971 12.7 x 108mm DSHK FIRED CASES - What you see is what you get. In some cases, towed TD battalions were attached to armored or airborne divisions; sometimes, companies of the same battalion were given to different divisions; and sometimes a single division had several TD battalions including a mix between towed and self-propelled at once. Headstamp marking Mark 7 Mod 1 with 11- 1942 date. This is in nice shape with only minor bruising and scrapes and should polish up nicely. The white signals were mainly to illuminate the battlefield, a difficult problem in the days before night vision devices. The USAF modified 105 Howitzer rounds have the projectiles crimped to the case, instead of being a loose fit. It saw combat in the Italian Campaign and on the Western Front in Northwest Europe. The is the body section only, the complete round shown at the top is not included but shown to provide an example of what the assembled round looks like. These guns were more lethal than the more widely used .50 caliber Browning machine guns, but reliability problems slowed their introduction into service. This has original paint on the projectile and fuze, but exact meaning is unclear to me. These models are very well discussed by the Lovetts, on their great page at http://www.lovettartillery.com/Development%20of%20the%2010cm%20Kanone.html Really nice clean example of the case used in the 15 CM schwere Feldhaubitze 13 (15cm sFH 13) howitzers during WW1. $165.00 (View Picture), 17696 U.S. 60mm MORTAR SMOKE M302 SECTIONED BODY & BURSTER TUBE - A neat item to show the inner workings of the M302 series White Phosphorous Smoke rounds used in the 60mm mortars. We have had several of the smaller 10.5cm and 15 cm morser cases, but this is the first 21 cm case. It was replaced by the 21 cm Mrser 16, which was also known as the langer 21 cm Mrser since it was merely a lighter 21 cm Mrs 10 with a longer barrel for extra range and other refinements. 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). 3 inch Gun M5 was an anti-tank gun developed in the United States during World War II. [1] Since shaped charge weapons rely on chemical energy to penetrate enemy armor the low velocity of the grenade did not adversely affect penetration. This round is a canister round with the later drawn single piece case made by Union Metallic Cartridge Company in January 1919. The headstamps definitely look French, but we are not sure if this is WW1 era, or a later WW2 era case. cap. Finally, pressure from the head of Army Ground Forces, Gen. Lesley McNair, resulted in the gun being adopted by the TD Center. Late in WW2 the Army and Navy changed the color scheme for identifying artillery ammunition, and light blue became the standard color for target practice ammunition. The M18A3 cartridges are turned from steel and then chrome(?)plated. $2.00 each (View Picture), 18400 LOT OF FOUR RIFLE GRENADE SIGNALS - What you see is what you get. C- NICE BRASS CASE WITH NO HEADSTAMP MARKINGS This was probably a case which was pulled before marking and acceptance for use as a training or promotional display item, and never loaded as a live round. The Infantry considered it too large and heavy. Overall fine to excellent outside with most of the gloss black paint finish remaining. The M6 gun was in the self-propelled 3 inch Gun Motor Carriage M5. This is a December 1918 dated example with the top wad markings clean and legible. It is likely that these were related to the USAF A-X project where Northrop and Republic designed planes for competition to select what is now the A-10 Warthog. The Oerlikon rounds are easily spotted by their distinctive rebated rim which is smaller than the case diameter. This cartridge is unissued, new old stock, still in the original shipping tube from 1943. There are two versions. Or, you could try rust removal and stabilization with a simple electrolysis rig instead of sandblasting. Tip colors may vary (red//white, yellow/red, etc). It saw combat in the Italian Campaign and in the Northwest . Additional Terms of Sale; Item Characteristics; . I do know that the cases have a few scratches, and maybe a couple of small rust spots, dings and maybe bent mouth from firing and ejection. The nylon bore obturating ring has been replaced after the photo was taken. Price for a FULL SEALED SPAM CAN of 25 rounds is $75.00. This is a live signal and needs to handled accordingly, but there are no explosive components, just pyrotechnic materials. These are not "explosive" grenades intended to cause casualties. Essentially, the chamber became a primitive form of a metallic cartridge. Kingman, Arizona Colt Python .357 Revolver W/4" barrel. What you see is what you get. Still in fiber shipping container which may be sealed or had the tape removed for inspection. Subsequently, the M5 saw combat in the Italian Campaign and in the Northwest Europe. These were the same for both world wars, and no markings visible to identify date of manufacture. The M6 ignition cartridge consists of a red cardboard container with about 120 grains of double base gunpowder. Some of the Hispano-Suiza type guns were also mounted as anti-aircraft weapons in army tanks or halftrack variants. The M5 was issued exclusively to the US Army tank destroyer battalions starting in 1943. The fourth is an Amber Star Cluster M22A1 dated 1953. Functioning times can be varied by use of any of six M9 delay elements in the hole in the side of the lower portion of the fuze. $55.00 (View Picture), 7194 U.S. 20 x 110mm (Hispano Suiza) Dummy Cartridge M18A3 - The 20 x 110mm (Hispano-Suiza) aircraft cannon was widely used by the British and U.S. aircraft during WW2. In addition to the anti-tank role, the gun was often used to supplement divisional field artillery[15] or to provide direct fire against enemy fortifications (e.g. XSOLDX (View Picture) Diameter about 2.95 inches, length 7.5 inches and weight about 8 pounds 6 ounces. This excellent condition case is dated 1954 and has good stenciled markings indicating it was loaded with the M42A1 High Explosive shell. cap. Special quantity price for volume purchasers is 10 rounds for $40.00, but single rounds are $5.00 each. $65.00 (View Picture), WHITE Second private printing in limited numbers, only $95.00 (View Picture), 20715 U.S. MILITARY AMMUNITION REFERENCE LIBRARY ON CD - Covering all types of ammunition for small arms, mortars, artillery, grenades, bombs, rockets, pyrotechnics, and signals! The explosive filler was removed and they were blind loaded with inert material (plaster, sand, etc) and fitted with either a plug in the base, or a tracer element. Range is about 5,500 yards (3 miles). M37A2 double red star (3); M38A1 double yellow star (1); M38A2 double yellow star (2); M39A2 double green star (1); M43A1 single red star (1); M43A2 single red star (2); M45A2 single green star (2); M53A2 yellow tracer-yellow star and red star (1); M57A1 red tracer double red star (1); M57A2 red tracer double red star (2). Prior to dispensing, metal strips run through slots in the end of each mine's fuze to retain an arming plunger. See photo for info on the grenades. $135.00 (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. Lots of five rounds for $20, or single rounds are priced per round at $5.00 each $125.00 (View Picture), 14318 WW1 GERMAN FIELD GUN BRASS SHELL CASE FOR 10CM KANONE 1917 and others - 105 x 505mm Rimmed. The core was 40 mm long and 10.9 mm in diameter. In defensive actions against German tank attacks, self-propelled tank destroyers succeeded 14 times out of 16, while 3-inch guns did so only 2 out of 9 times. The signal and the expelling charge are packed inside the tube. The steel is given a coat of tough lacquer type finish to resist corrosion and the reflections from polished metal. 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. Dates run from about 1952 to about 1964, various makers and marking styles. This used a thick brass or copper ring (or sabot) at the base with the rest of the projectile being cast iron. Less familiar are the earlier APDS (Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot) rounds which used a smaller payload which basically followed a ballistic trajectory without benefit of fin stabilization. This is a Schermuly type life saving line throwing gun which uses a small pistol type launcher firing a stubby impulse-ignition cartridge. Before firing, a rocket motor with an attached wire frame sticking back for attachment of the line is inserted in the muzzle. A neat item for collectors specializing in less-lethal or law enforcement type items. Rename the 17 pounder to the M5 anti tank gun, Does not need a new skin or anything but just so it's a little more realistic. [13] One of the most notable engagements came during the German counterattack on Mortain in August 1944. A- NICE U.S. NAVY BRASS CASE WITH JANUARY 1943 DATE with fired primer in place (not sure of date). Today most ships have switched to Schermuly type rockets, but fired from a single-use plastic canister which is not subject to regulation as a firearm by gun-phobic foreign governments. which was about 57mm in diameter. Condition is presently fair to good, and all need to be cleaned up. No fuze, but these were issued with the AZ23 series percussion fuzes or Dopp Z s/60 time and percussion fuzes. Originally it was the standard Japanese pack artillery weapon. Nice case. Overall condition is fine to excellent with some minor dings and scrapes, although the brass case is heavily tarnished to a chocolate brown. There are still 3 more cultist models waiting, so maybe they will get properly red rags. Uncertain if this is the 1945 Remington project or modified for a post WW2 effort. 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