Ordnance folks, what on earth are these?

[WarBaby]

They were found in an ammo can with other ammo dating from all the war from civil war Minnie balls to modern lake city 1974 dated 5.56. Feels like solid lead with an orange painted nose and a black plastic cap on the end. Any idea?

 

Thanks,

WB

[ordnance]

Projectiles for the 14.5mm short range artillery trainer device.  They are explosive for a signature downrange so don't treat them too rough.

[WarBaby]

4 hours ago, ordnance said:

Projectiles for the 14.5mm short range artillery trainer device.  They are explosive for a signature downrange so don't treat them too rough.

Awesome, thank you! I'll put them back in the ammo can (gently).

 

WB

[Linedoggie]

M31 Subcal trainer rounds were M181, M182, M183

[WarBaby]

13 hours ago, Linedoggie said:

M31 Subcal trainer rounds were M181, M182, M183

 

Thank you! They look to be a bit uncommon - interesting to have a few specimens I suppose.

[Linedoggie]

M181 Yellow 3 second delay fuze

M182  6 sec delay fuze

M183 Orange PD Fuze