The smoothbore 152mm M81 gun used on the M551 Sheridan was intended to fire either this type projectile at relativelylow velocity and short ranges, but with the large size it had a large explosive shaped charge effective against tanks or as a high explosive round for infantry support. Stencil markings are poorly done but enough there to see if you know what to look for. This used a standard brass case with the old load information removed and new stencil markings "3"/50 CARTRIDGE CASE/ DUMMY-INERT/ FOR WESTERN DEMIL TEST" on the case. These are four rifle grenade signals which have had the signal portions removed, so they look empty, but there is a powder train element in the base remaining, so they are not truly inert, so they cannot be mailed. This impressive rate of fire and range was made more effective by coupling it with sophisticated fire control and radar systems. The nylon bore obturating ring has been replaced after the photo was taken. However, during WW2 the Navy started using synthetic materials such as Bakelite and later other plastics, such as polyurethane foam for the cartridge plug. These early projectiles had a narrow rotating band and the cases are 593mm long. Some were shells which used only an explosive filler (black powder), while others were case shot which had the interior filled with lead balls in a sulfur or pitch matrix along with an explosive charge to yield more fragmentation effects. They are also nearly unique in their having a rim diameter much smaller (or "rebated") than the base of the case. M52A1 Rifle Grenade, Ground Signal, Red Star Cluster Flare. 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. Hawkinsons book indicates that was the purpose of the T19 case but I cannot find anything about the T99 Gun I think these are all related to developments for the 76mm Gun M7 used on tank destroyers, but am not sure. VERY RED STAR Price each $55.00 (View Picture) It is to be loaded with sand and fuzed in the field. Bargain 76.2 mm anti-tank gun model of the United States Army. Both have a steel body with aluminum spike and nylon or copper obturator, in addition to a fin and boom assembly with tracer. This example has been rendered EOD INERT with several extra holed drilled in it, and EOD INERT markings engraved on the body. In theory, anyway, but in reality the dud rate was over 50% and commanders refused to use them in areas which they might have to maneuver through later. The stronger M30 mortar could achieve longer ranges than the earlier mortars using the M329 projectile with a boat tail shape and pre-engraved roatating band. This was developed by taking the base dimensions of the 20x102, but stretching the case length to the maximum which the Hispano could handle. CARTRIDGE, 1 in. Some of the Hispano-Suiza type guns were also mounted as anti-aircraft weapons in army tanks or halftrack variants. It was used only in the Mk 4 gunpod. The smaller 10 pound Parrot shells are fairly common, but the 30 pounders are scarce. This led to a number of expedient designs, such as adaptations of the 75 mm M1897 or towed variants of the 75 mm M3. Price per signal in sealed container. Nice case with only one small dent in the neck/mouth area, mellow chocolate patina, mouth slightly out of round, but easily fixed. The breech was of horizontal sliding type, manual; the recoil system hydro-pneumatic. Catalogs A good relic of trench warfare, or trim it down for wind chimes or flower pot, or whatever you like. A wire carrying handle is provided. While this may seem to be a brilliant new innovation, Benjamin Hotchkiss was making artillery shells in a nearly identical manner in the late 1870s, but using brass or a mix of brass and steel. Several types were made, with the brass version most common for WW2 and earlier, but later a simple stamped steel type was adopted. $85.00 (View Picture) Stokes mortars had a maximum effective range of 1,200 yards. Cartridge cases are USN Mark 3 dated 1945, made of steel but with a brass colored coating that was ugly. Projectile rotating band has a token demil torch cut, but display with that at the back and it still looks pretty impressive. $225.00 (View Picture), 23133 37MM NON-LETHAL RIOT RUBBER BUCKSHOT PROJECTILES - hard rubber balls, three large ones about .50 caliber and two smaller ones about .30 caliber, use for non-lethal riot control. Replies: 4 Views: 661; Last Post By: Last Post . 1- U.S. NAVY 20MM OERLIKON (20 X 110MM RB[REBATED]) DUMMY DRILL CARTRIDGE FOR ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS- Circa 1943 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. The gun combined a 3-inch (76.2 mm) barrel of the anti-aircraft gun T9 and elements of the 105 mm howitzer M2. Driven by the inertia upon hitting the target, the base fuze of the Groe Gewehr-Panzergranate actuated a percussion cap, which fired an instantaneous detonator seated in the compressed penthrite pellet of the gaine, which in turn transmitted the detonation through an adjacent penthrite pellet (the booster) to the main TNT filling, so collapsing the internal steel cone to create a superplastic high-velocity jet to punch through enemy armor. The barrel of the T9 was combined with breech, recoil system and carriage, all adapted from the 105 mm howitzer M2. $40.00 (View Picture), 18584 U.S. NAVY 3/50 SALUTING BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE - These were shortened versions of the regular 76.2 x 583mmR cases, cut to an appropriate length to eliminate the neck and ability to hold a projectile. The primary components were a nose cap, internal steel cone, steel upper body, aluminum lower body, rifled driving band, cast TNT filling, and a base fuze with a penthrite booster charge. Original Drawing. Just the thing to spice up your flare gun collection. Shipping: Calculated on checkout (or FREE pick up from seller) Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: Only if Defective. In the centre of the mine is a cylindrical fuze made mostly of aluminum. Dimensioned drawings are provided for the case and projectiles, and in many cases there are details of the fuze as well. These were also used on the U.S. Armys M40 Duster armored vehicles which mounted twin 40mm Bofors guns well into the 1970s. This proved to be a successful design, and Schneider then decided to modified it for a French 105 mm round. Body is 1970 dated, so this is Vietnam era piece. The projectile would be aligned with the rifling at the muzzle then rammed home, riding in the six grooves in the barrel. Originally it was the standard pack artillery weapon. 1. 494/ Karth./ MAI 1918/ POLTE MAGDEBURG/ Sp406. There is also some information on subcaliber cartridges used in the 37mm guns (from .22 rimfire up to centerfire rifle or pistol cartridges) and a bit of information on the tools used to reload 37mm cartridges. These used a cork or Bakelite plug at the end of the case to seal the powder in place, and to facilitate handling and loading. 2 Mark I Pyrotechnic Pistol based on a Webley frame, and the Mark III Signal Pistol based on the Mark IV Webley introduced in 1915. This is a December 1918 dated example with the top wad markings clean and legible. Tip of projectile has metal (brass?) INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $295.00 (View Picture), 19022 CIVIL WAR 3" ABSTERDAM PROJECTILE (TYPE 3) - An excellent design for the 3" Parrot Rifles and the 3" Ordnance Rifles adopted late in the Civil War and lasting through the end of the muzzle loading era (and perhaps with some of the early breechloading conversions?). Basement It has the sort of yellow-silver look from the cleaning process used last time they were processed for reloading. Common markings found on these can include the maker name and date, St for strengthend design, 67% indicating the copper content of the case. By the end of the war about 125,000 of the guns had been made in the U.S. mainly for use aboard ships. Black stencil marking on the side of the case COMBINATION PRIMER indicating the primer would fire with either percussion or electrical firing locks Primer has been drilled out. click here for telephone contact information. $195.00 (View Picture), 20967 U.S. The current dispenser is designated KSF-1s; it holds 64 mines. [The combat version] comes in two varieties, both identical in external appearance other than a Cyrillic C (English S) cast into the plastic on one side of the flat wing, which indicates it has a self-destruct mechanism. Perfect for living history use, or part of a collection of Korean War or anti-tank ordnance. The M5 was an adaptation for anti-tank gun use. They were marginally effective, leading to their cancellation as well as the great difficulty making the tapered barrel and the scarcity of tungsten for ammunition. 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. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. $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. Excellent plus with most of the OD paint. Projectile has been repainted OD color with appropriate stencil markings added. ?-?, SHELL M1, FOR GUN T99. Ammunition varied somewhat reflecting local taste and manufacturing skills and materials, mainly in fuzing or details of the tail fins. Crisp markings on the rotating band, and stenciled markings on the black painted projectile. To do this they needed a round that was actual size and weight and had an inert material substituted for the powder and projectile charges and inert primers and fuzes. The M18A3 cartridges are turned from steel and then chrome(?)plated. This is a LIVE pyrotechnic signaling device, not an explosive, but it still needs to be stored appropriately away from heat, etc. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. By the end of the war about 125,000 of the guns had been made in the U.S. mainly for use aboard ships. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. These, along with PISTOL-PROJECTOR RED FLARE PARACHUTE/ USCG APP NO and maker name SIGNAL PYROTECHNIC, Los Angeles, CA are also stamped on the flare case body near the mouth. Reportedly Bannermans Island had many cases of these at one time, removed by Val Forgett, founder of Navy Arms. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Automotive. 1917, MAGDEBURG. 607th Tank Destroyer Battalion M5 3" anti-tank gun somewhere in France, 1944.jpg 1,024 799; 169 KB. Overall heavily pitted with an old coat of green paint. Good stencil markings on the base. The submissions have a shaped charge warhead that penetrates 2.75 inches of homogeneous armor. These fired a 6 pound projectile (duhh!) The US Army organized the M3 within infantry anti-tank battalions. Not shown are a noise flash round and another flare with incorrect end cap include as freebies. This is a SIGNAL, ILLUMINATION, GROUND, WHITE STAR PARACHUTE, M27A1 which as been fired, leaving the launching tube and end cap. This does have traces of the ink markings, but they are illegible. These have been made from brass or steel over the years, with several different construction methods. CARTRIDGE, 1 in. INERT- No explosive or flammable components. The M5 was the marriage of a 105mm M2 Howitzer carriage and breech with the 3" barrel from the M1918 Anti-Aircraft gun. The muzzle end is pointed in the desired direction and that tube smacked against the ground. Side of the case has stenciled lot number TRIEX LOT 165 over the powder identifier SPDN 3654. 216 of these were in service at the beginning of the WW1. [13] One of the most notable engagements came during the German counterattack on Mortain in August 1944. The twin Cadillac V8 engines on hydramatic transmissions gave the lightly armored and small gunned Stuart great speed and maneuverability, which made for a good . Since 1921, McLarty has committed to only selling the best possible vehicles. For ballistic reasons, these had a somewhat pear shaped profile, with a long aluminum nose piece and heavy steel (or tungsten) rear section with a sort of blunt nose. This was a gift to a retired USN Commander from a VFW post. The later drawn cases are fairly common, but the coiled cases are extremely rare. Headstamp is only partially visible, but definitely that of the famous French 75 75mm field gun, the main allied field gun of WW1. Fuel Tank; 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control . This is simply a one-sided . The lettering is 3/8 inch high and black in color. These were used during WW2 with the 3"/50 caliber slow fire guns which were the main battery on the Destroyer Escorts for use against surface ships, aircraft, and shore bombardment targets. 4/7/2023, Collectors Mod 28 NP, and 505 (lot number?). INERT- no flammable or explosive components. 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. The projectiles are attached to a combustible cartridge case with a steel base cup. It saw combat in the Italian Campaign and on the Western Front in Northwest Europe. The 76mm gun M1 was used with better success on the M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyers. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. VOLUME 2- 1914-1924 - Volume 2 continues Robert Mellichamps definitive study of all things 37mm. $195.00 (View Picture), 105 SCARCE LESS LETHAL .50 CAL AMMO CAN FOR RUBBER BALL ANTI-RIOT GRENADES - See photos for all the markings from Smith & Wesson Chemical Company (which existed 1968-1995). This is a complete fixed round of 3"/50 ammunition which was specially loaded (actually remanufactured) for testing of the process used to demilitarize ammunition. This solved the problem where the earlier shotgun style ignition cartridges would sometimes set back from the mortar round and foul the tube. Headstamp 90mm M19, maker code and 1953 date. Uncertain if this is the 1945 Remington project or modified for a post WW2 effort. 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. Projectile has 90%+ of the original blue paint. Still, a nice example for only $135.00 (View Picture), 22057 U.S. WW2 37 x 223mmSR DRILL CARTRIDGE FOR M1A2 ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN AND M9 AUTOMATIC GUN ON PT BOATS - The 37 x 223mm RIMMED case M16 was used for the single shot anti-tank guns, but a 37 x 223mm SEMI-RIMMED case M17 was used in automatic guns. Great addition to a display of M1903, M1917, Garand or M14 rifles or M1 Carbines with grenade launchers. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. The 3-inch gun M5 was an anti-tank gun developed in the United States during World War II. The heavy shell with shorter range of 1500 meters weighed 15 pounds. Will look great with a coat of OD paint as an AT mine M15 for display with military vehicles or mine detectors. Officially known as the "Rifle, Multiple 106 mm, Self-propelled, M50," the Ontos was a tracked, lightly armored anti-tank vehicle developed as a fast tank killer for airborne forces. 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