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Chris 42 RQ
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105mm GFD or Abbot
Most likely for a 105mm cartridge case for either the GD or Abbot sp gun.
Looks to be in very good condition too.
Most likely for a 105mm cartridge case for either the GD or Abbot sp gun.
Looks to be in very good condition too.
I think the proper term for it is safety clip or in military speak, `Clip, safety'. I seem to remember seeing them on 105 mm Field and 76 mm Armoured Car cartridges. Just measured a 20 p piece - 21 mm diameter - so yes I agree it's probably for a 105 mm case.
Tony
In the USN, primer protectors came attached to many of the seperate loading cases. They were of a different design than the one you have. I'm not sure of the proper nomenclature but we called the "butterflies" because of their shape. What is interesting is that there must have been millions of them made but they are impossible to find here in the US. I'd make someone a good offer or trade for one.
Here's a drawing I made of one, years ago, when I was searching for one.
Ray
In the USN, primer protectors came attached to many of the seperate loading cases. They were of a different design than the one you have. I'm not sure of the proper nomenclature but we called the "butterflies" because of their shape. What is interesting is that there must have been millions of them made but they are impossible to find here in the US. I'd make someone a good offer or trade for one.
Here's a drawing I made of one, years ago, when I was searching for one.
Ray
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Chris 42 RQ
Well-Known Member
No indication ?
The interesting thing about your clip Tony is that it does not any indication of the "tab/arm" which when hit correctly releases it from the case as these are marked with a splash of Red !
Below are the Primer protector caps for:-
105 mm H
105 mm GFD
76 mm ARMDC
And you will note they all have a red "Tab/arm" indicating this is the release when hit!
The interesting thing about your clip Tony is that it does not any indication of the "tab/arm" which when hit correctly releases it from the case as these are marked with a splash of Red !
Below are the Primer protector caps for:-
105 mm H
105 mm GFD
76 mm ARMDC
And you will note they all have a red "Tab/arm" indicating this is the release when hit!
