BILL THE PATCH Posted September 18, 2022 Share #1 Posted September 18, 2022 I have this shell I think it's WW1, it measures 9 1/2 tall with a three inch base. Thanks in advance Link to comment
illinigander Posted September 18, 2022 Share #2 Posted September 18, 2022 With out the boat-tail base, it is a very good candidate for WW1. Are there any markings on the fuze or projectile base? These are usually marked. illinigander Link to comment
BILL THE PATCH Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted September 19, 2022 Thanks for the reply, no markings that I see. Just that small cross shown in picture. Link to comment
Bodes Posted September 19, 2022 Share #4 Posted September 19, 2022 Looks like a standard WW1 75mm (M1907) artillery round with adjustable fuse....Bodes Link to comment
BILL THE PATCH Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted November 3, 2022 Thanks Bodes, Link to comment
Mdot633 Posted February 7, 2023 Share #6 Posted February 7, 2023 Appears to be a british 13-pounder shell. If you are located in the US, it was probably made here and just never made it to the UK. Link to comment
268th C.A. Posted February 7, 2023 Share #7 Posted February 7, 2023 Bill I agree with Bodes. Here's mine. yours was never fired, mine was with the muzzle rings cut into the bottom. Measurements the same... WW1 US 75mm Link to comment
devildog34 Posted February 7, 2023 Share #8 Posted February 7, 2023 I am fairly positive that this is actually a shell for the 3-inch M1902 field gun. Link to comment
frijoles108 Posted February 18, 2023 Share #9 Posted February 18, 2023 Hello guys, This is an American contract 13 pounder produced for the British Army in ww1. We adapted our model 1907 fuze for ease of production to have larger threaded base to fit british shells, renaming it the no 85 in british service. Very nice example! -Ben Link to comment
917601 Posted February 19, 2023 Share #10 Posted February 19, 2023 Agreed, the driving band is not US. Link to comment
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