clllclal Posted September 4, 2016 Share #1 Posted September 4, 2016 The markings on the bottom are 1964, M109, 120mm, Lot NOR 1-2. I would like to purchase an inert round or try to make something that would make this round look complete. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted September 5, 2016 Share #2 Posted September 5, 2016 Hello, Larger projectiles are a bit hard to find. Some people have made replicas on a wood lathe. In today's world, shipping something like that can attract attention, even if inert. If you like things like this, you should look up the British Ordnance Collectors Network website, it is great! And it is international in scope. Enjoy your shell! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Military Guy Posted September 5, 2016 Share #3 Posted September 5, 2016 Here is an option - https://forum.cartridgecollectors.org/t/replica-inert-heavy-ordnance/13794 Let me know, if I can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clllclal Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted September 5, 2016 Wow! I wonder how much those cost to make? Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Military Guy Posted September 5, 2016 Share #5 Posted September 5, 2016 Wow! I wonder how much those cost to make? Very impressive. Thanks. Cost was basically nothing - a donation. I did it just for the fun of it. I don't want to hijack your thread, but here is another one - https://forum.cartridgecollectors.org/t/m865-tpcsds-t-120mm-cartridge/7419 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clllclal Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted September 5, 2016 Thanks. Cost was basically nothing - a donation. I did it just for the fun of it. I don't want to hijack your thread, but here is another one - https://forum.cartridgecollectors.org/t/m865-tpcsds-t-120mm-cartridge/7419 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clllclal Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted September 5, 2016 Thanks US Military Guy. That work is impressive, but I don't quite have those skills?. Would anyone happen to have a pic of what the projectile would look like? I've searched the Internet but really don't know what to look for. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clllclal Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted September 6, 2016 I'm still confused on this casing. Not sure what the projectile that accompanies it looks like as I haven't been able to find a picture of one on the web. Also, what artillery piece would something this big have been fired from? The casing stands about 33" tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Military Guy Posted September 6, 2016 Share #9 Posted September 6, 2016 Photos would help a bunch, if you can. I tried to find information too - and I could not find anything. I might have better luck with photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clllclal Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted September 6, 2016 Here you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Military Guy Posted September 7, 2016 Share #11 Posted September 7, 2016 That is one large case! Photo of head stamp, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clllclal Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted September 7, 2016 Let me know if you need a better pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Military Guy Posted September 8, 2016 Share #13 Posted September 8, 2016 This one has me rather stumped. I have tried my "normal" resources, but come up pretty much blank. The best I found was this - http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/21255-nylon-driving-bands?highlight=M109+120mm Possibly post number 6 in that topic? Lots of luck and please post anything you discover. I am following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted September 8, 2016 Share #14 Posted September 8, 2016 The case is, I think, the same as used in the WWII 120mm anti-aircraft gun. But I'm sure that gun was obsolete by 1964 and your case is probably from the USMC M103 heavy tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Military Guy Posted September 8, 2016 Share #15 Posted September 8, 2016 The case is, I think, the same as used in the WWII 120mm anti-aircraft gun. But I'm sure that gun was obsolete by 1964 and your case is probably from the USMC M103 heavy tank. It looks like you are correct. http://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=120_mm_Gun_M58 Check out photo number 5 on the first post https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/210257-m103a1-and-m103a2-heavy-tanks-usmc/ Separate loaded round = no projectile inserted into case (check under the "Armament" section") http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/US/M103_Heavy_Tank.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clllclal Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted September 8, 2016 Awesome! Thanks for everyone's help! I'm still confused as to why M109 is stamped on the casing. Also, I would still like to acquire a projectile or a look a like to compliment this casing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMORMARINE Posted February 24, 2020 Share #17 Posted February 24, 2020 SIR IS THIS FOR SALE ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted February 25, 2020 Share #18 Posted February 25, 2020 Here are a few of mine. Both AP-T projectiles...one black AP made of heat treated steel, and the blue practice round, made of mild steel. Seperate loaded rounds for our heavy tank. Two loaders, one loaded the 60 lb projectile, the other loaded the huge powder filled brass case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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917601 Posted February 25, 2020 Share #22 Posted February 25, 2020 I posted this awhile back. Gun used by our obscure little known M103 heavy tank, we took our WW2 AA Stratosphere gun and mounted it on a tank. Projectiles are out there, AP the most common, HE very hard to find. A well ink marked AP one brings about $250 plus a lot in shipping, HE never seen one for sale, but I have seen the fuze for one, it brought about $300. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/338055-120mm-practice-round-ap-t/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted February 25, 2020 Share #23 Posted February 25, 2020 Here is my handy 90mm-120mm " guide". I have added a few pieces but not pictured due to the time and effort involved. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/329017-us-tank-ordnance-id-90mm-120mm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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clllclal Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share #25 Posted February 25, 2020 917601 Thank you for all of the great information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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