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Question on 75mm shells

jozefb2009

Well-Known Member
Hello,

Could somebody tell me if the following 2 shells are the same? Looking at the markings on the bottom there are some differences?

Is the shell in picture435, a 75mm Montage Mle 1919?
What is the meaning of the letters 5-40-C?
Does it have a German detonator?

435.jpg435a.jpg

Below is a picture of the other shell:
288a.jpg

Regards,

Jf
 
The first is for the Schneider M1919 L/18,6 mountaingun and has a German primer. What surprises me it is a electric primer, not sure if that is original. 40 is the year of manufacture.
As far as I know the other case is indeed for the same gun.
 
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