Aug 15, 2016 · The dummy projectile is solid bronze. At the base, around the hole (which is intended as something for the gunner to grip when removing the round from the breech, I find marked (Ord. Flaming bomb stamp), then "AMM.LOT NO-37-23144-1" the dummy cartridge case is headstamped 'DRILL CARTRIDGE M14 / 105MM HOWITZER M2/ AMM.

Apr 18, 2014 · I am looking for some help please. I have a brass shell casing marked 105 MM M115. I am trying to figure out what it is for. I can find a M115 howizer but it is 8". I have been unable to find a 105 MM howitzer. I can find a lot of these shell casings on the internet but not the gun it fires from....

Jan 1, 2022 · A 105 cannon cocker told me they were still finding WW2 dated cases when he was in a Guard unit in the 1990’s. Keep in mind, the 105 is not a fixed round, the projectile , bags of propellant, fuze and case are stored separate. Propellant, projectiles, and fuze have a shelf life, cases do not ( the primers do) but are refitted after so many years.

Dec 18, 2019 · The shell is an unfired 1968 HE M1, and is in decent condition. There’s no severe rust, but the base is probably the least attractive part, especially after someone before me took what looks like a flathead and hammer to it. The fuse is what looks to be a 1970 M565, and I have not been able to separate it from the shell.

Feb 4, 2024 · The USAF 105mm howitzer round was modified- fixed bags of propellant were issued with the projectile crimped into the case, one unit instead of seperate loaded. Dhogan1620 Posted February 5, 2024

Here is my 105H 1953 dated Illum projectile. Interesting notes, the fuze assy thread diameter is 1.7" as opposed to the modern 2.0". Early Illum rounds were colored grey with white. Modern era are white with black lettering. I am not sure when the …

Sep 1, 2021 · I have a similar shell casing from a 105mm Howitzer. Looks like you have a similar one, and I'm inclined to agree with the masses that this is a Vietnam Era one. It looks to be dated '72. Im a WWII collector, but I wouldn't pass up this for $4! Nice find! Best regards, Connor

Mar 15, 2022 · This was for the U.S. 105mm Howitzer, used throughout WWII in all theaters.

Jan 11, 2019 · Stopped by my local surplus store and he had this for sale,...I thought probably just another standard Army 105 case, got closer and saw the crimp on the projectile end, I picked it up to see the head case markings and found the perfect, well marked ink stampings confirming it is indeed a Gunship case...the USAF Gunship uses pre-loaded 105's ...

Jul 7, 2018 · The M14B1 casing should be laquered steel, ( check with magnet), the " P" 105 is painted as such however all your 105mm projectiles will have stampings just above the driving band- they will have the " M" number designating Type of projectile, casing lot, caliber and date.