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47mm projectile

earni74

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I have had this for 6 months and have not been able to identify it.

Height is 160mm

Diameter is 57mm

Band width is 19mm ( BRASS )

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It is a Hotchkiss PD type. The three rounded bands are distinctively Hotchkiss. No idea
what fuze and it might be made under license elsewhere too. It is too long
for a revolving cannon so it is for a Navel 6pdr type case, likely one with a rivited
base.
 
It is a Hotchkiss PD type. The three rounded bands are distinctively Hotchkiss. No idea
what fuze and it might be made under license elsewhere too. It is too long
for a revolving cannon so it is for a Navel 6pdr type case, likely one with a rivited
base.

You're right, driving band of Gruson is different.
Regards
 
The stamp on the base,i can only make out the "R",there is something else,but can't make it out with a mag glass

regards
 
Hallo, sterben knnte 5,7 cm Sprenggranate z) sein. Hie das Datenblatt.Seite 9.jpg Gru Joerg.
 
earni74

Have you tried rubbing chalk into the marking? That might make it a little clearer.

eodda
 
I disagree, same calibre, very different band design ( a more modern style) , drawing has no brass collar.

The image shows Hotchkiss large calibre projectiles all with the triple rounded band.






"sterben knnte 5,7 cm Sprenggranate z) sein. Hie das Datenblatt. Gru Joerg."
 

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Hi EODDA

I have tried everything,it must have been stamped at an angle,very frustrating,but it happens a lot as you know.

THANKYOU to everyone who has posted comments.
 
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