French M1897 ???

[john jonson]

Hi everyone,
I recently bought two (what i believe to be) French M1897 cartridge cases.
Could anyone confirm this and maybe shed some light on any or all of the stamps?

Any information will be gratefully recieved.


Thanks.

 

[beihan62]

Hi John,I think what you have there are two 75mm shell cases,dated I think 1917 and 1918,other far more knowlegable members will explain the rest of the headstamps,
Have a look at the percussion caps,there could be some stamps there as well,I have a 1911 case and there is also a date stamp on the cap,,
Cheers,
Don,

 

[john jonson]

Hi Don, Thanks for the confirmation. I dont think either of the cases have primer stamps. Ive done a little research, would you have an American made case?
Thanks again.

 

[Yodamaster]

PDPs : Pinchart Deny Paris



Yoda

 

[john jonson]

Great. Thanks Yoda! Could you give me an educated guess for the other ones maker?
Thanks again!

 

[Yodamaster]

PCFD is unknown for me !



Yoda

 

[doctor]

Hi
PD Ps = Poudrerie de Paris

 

[john jonson]

Hi Yoda, i found this in an old bocn post.
PCFD - Parc d'Artillerie de Place de Clermont-Ferrand

Thanks again!

 

[Yodamaster]

PDPs : Pinchart Deny Paris



Yoda

Oups, too big fingers ! It's Prichart Denis Paris


Yoda

 

[beihan62]

Hi John,The case I have was identified as being French by some helpful members on an earlier post,
Cheers,
Don,