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Re: A bit of fun - identify this shell
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2012, 01:47:32 PM »
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Re: A bit of fun - identify this shell
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2012, 02:19:43 PM »
Too big for small arms, not big enough for artillery, a mine maybe?  That would be one hell of a toe popper! :o

My second guess would be some sort of grenade launcher...

OR it could be the base of a 45mm Anti tank gun cut off for an ashtray ;)
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Re: A bit of fun - identify this shell
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2012, 02:52:34 PM »
Quote from: Solus on August 30, 2012, 01:47:32 PM
I've seen references to 16g and I found this on eBay.  A bit longer than this one, but similar

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAF-Canberra-Hunter-jet-engine-starter-cartridge-brass-case-trench-art-No-10-Mk3-/200811414516?pt=UK_CPV_Aviation_SM&hash=item2ec14b03f4

I'm betting Solus is correct.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-57_Canberra

The Martin B-57 Canberra was a United States-built, twin jet engine tactical bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, which entered service with the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1953. The B-57 was initially a version of the English Electric Canberra built under licence. However, the Glenn L. Martin Company significantly modified the design and produced several unique variants.

The retirement in 1983 of the B-57 ended the era of the tactical bomber that had its beginning with the World War I De Havilland DH-4
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Re: A bit of fun - identify this shell
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2012, 03:15:44 PM »
Quote from: tombogan03884 on August 30, 2012, 02:52:34 PM
I'm betting Solus is correct.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-57_Canberra

The Martin B-57 Canberra was a United States-built, twin jet engine tactical bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, which entered service with the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1953. The B-57 was initially a version of the English Electric Canberra built under licence. However, the Glenn L. Martin Company significantly modified the design and produced several unique variants.

The retirement in 1983 of the B-57 ended the era of the tactical bomber that had its beginning with the World War I De Havilland DH-4


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Even though Grizzle came up with it and put me on the hunt   :D :D
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Re: A bit of fun - identify this shell
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2012, 05:56:34 PM »
Sorry to say you are all wrong.

But grizzle bear is the warmest  ;D

its not used to start an engine either btw!
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Re: A bit of fun - identify this shell
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Re: A bit of fun - identify this shell
« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2012, 07:21:04 PM »
Is it part of a shell from a 37mm AA gun, either the Soviet 61-K or the German 3.7cm FlaK 18/36/37/43?  Or any other 37mm?
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Re: A bit of fun - identify this shell
« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2012, 10:10:01 PM »
It's not shaped right to be a Rail Road signal.
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Re: A bit of fun - identify this shell
« Reply #17 on: August 31, 2012, 06:07:18 AM »
Quote from: SpectreA19 on August 30, 2012, 07:21:04 PM
Is it part of a shell from a 37mm AA gun, either the Soviet 61-K or the German 3.7cm FlaK 18/36/37/43?  Or any other 37mm?

Good guess but no.

and tom no its not.

as I said Grizzle is the closest, however its got nothing to do with starting engines or jets.
Cmon fellas, dont tell me this little ol aussie redneck has ya stumped  ;D
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Re: A bit of fun - identify this shell
« Reply #18 on: August 31, 2012, 06:11:41 AM »
It's one of those crocodile suppositories by crikey!

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Re: A bit of fun - identify this shell
« Reply #19 on: August 31, 2012, 10:11:20 AM »
Canberra engine starter (jet engine)
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