27Division18 Posted September 16, 2022 Share #1 Posted September 16, 2022 The base of this shell is too rusty to see any markings, so I am wondering if anyone knows which shell type this is? Is measures 5" diameter at the base and is approximately 23 1/2" high. Thanks. Link to comment
917601 Posted September 17, 2022 Share #2 Posted September 17, 2022 Initial thought, Measure the projectile opening OD, critical for an ID. Looks like a lacquered steel 90mm casing. Sorry, my examples for comparison are in storage. The headcase probably is dated from the 50’s, made by Norris.They used to be common, getting hard to find. Link to comment
917601 Posted September 17, 2022 Share #3 Posted September 17, 2022 First 5 from the left, 90mm. The last two on right 105mm. I posted a guide for reference years ago, 37mm to 120mm. Look for it. Link to comment
917601 Posted September 17, 2022 Share #4 Posted September 17, 2022 Old pics, 37mm to 120mm. I had assembled the “guide” with M number designations, no idea why it was not put into the reference section, over the years it would have answered many questions. Link to comment
27Division18 Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted September 18, 2022 The diameter at the opening is a bit more than 3 1/2 inches Link to comment
917601 Posted September 18, 2022 Share #6 Posted September 18, 2022 25 minutes ago, 27Division18 said: The diameter at the opening is a bit more than 3 1/2 inches 90mm. US Ordnance artillery was standardized 37mm, 40mm, 57mm, 75mm, 90mm, 105mm, 120mm. Link to comment
917601 Posted September 18, 2022 Share #7 Posted September 18, 2022 I forgot the 76mm, designated 3”. The larger ones would be 175mm, then most go to inches, 5”, etc. Link to comment
Backtheattack Posted September 18, 2022 Share #8 Posted September 18, 2022 Interesting pics, thank`s for posting. Link to comment
27Division18 Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted September 21, 2022 Thanks for the info. Would this be WW2 or later? Link to comment
917601 Posted September 22, 2022 Share #10 Posted September 22, 2022 Most likely 1953, Norris started and was successful in manufacturing limited larger bore cheaper lacquered steel casings late war, all large bore examples I have seen are 50-60’s manufactured. Link to comment
27Division18 Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted September 25, 2022 Many thanks! Link to comment
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