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USN 40mm Saluting shell


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I just found this shell in a local antique shop. It is a USN 40mm saluting shell. It has been cut down and a name has been affixed to the side of the case. I suspect it was made for an end of tour award or maybe a retirement gift.

 

The shell has 40mm MK2 SALUTING marked on the bottom. This one is dated 9-44. I know the modern ones use a steel case now. I thought this was kinda neat.

 

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1936farmall

Nice shell casing. I brought one back in the 90s off the USS Nimitz. We fired a salute when we passed the USS Arizona. After manning the rails and the salute was over I seen the shell casings on the deck and asked for one. They let me have it which I still have today. It's taller than yours. Brings back memories.

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