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Post by how on Nov 7, 2012 22:52:49 GMT -5
Anyone know what a WW2 artillary dud shell is worth.
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Post by HornetWSO on Nov 7, 2012 23:17:16 GMT -5
I don't think it's worth anything, if its a dud. It's dangerous and could go off. If it's deactivated then you might have something.
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Post by warbirdguy1 on Nov 9, 2012 11:04:59 GMT -5
As Hornet said, a deactivated round could be worth something. If it is a live dud....that is highly illegal to have...if so, do an internet and find how to safely dispose of it to the proper authority...
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Post by how on Nov 12, 2012 21:02:51 GMT -5
ok, then how much i it worth if its deactivated, also did they make metal training shells or were they all wood?
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Post by warbirdguy1 on Nov 13, 2012 10:08:03 GMT -5
What is the MM and markings on the bottom?
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Post by warbirdguy1 on Nov 13, 2012 10:08:54 GMT -5
Also, when you shake it, does it sound like there is salt in the brass shell, does the projectile have a red or yellow band on it?
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Post by 2nd Bat on Nov 13, 2012 10:33:06 GMT -5
A picture would be helpful. Can you tell what type of round it is? 105mm, 155mm? An anti tank round perhaps. training munitions in the US Army were powder blue.
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Post by how on Nov 13, 2012 21:39:59 GMT -5
Here is the shell, idk what it is, i am thinking of buying it then reselling it, i will text the seller and let you guys know what i find out. Attachments:
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Post by volkssturm on Nov 19, 2012 12:11:49 GMT -5
I hate to be the Grinch here, but I think you maybe should make a discreet call to the local police department and have the bomb squad look at that. It's not likely someone walked off with a live shell, but you never know. Like 2d Bat said, US practice is to mark dummy ammunition with powder blue paint. All I see on that one is rust. If it's not a dummy, even if it's been rendered inert, you might have some legal problems possessing it.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Nov 19, 2012 14:06:27 GMT -5
Looks like a 105mm shell although something to show scale would help. The eight inch and 155mm consisted of the round itself and bags of powder followed by a bag with the primer charge. I agree that this badboy looks a little too complete for my comfort. Usually you find the empty brass shell casings. As a measure of stability US ammunition is typically centrifically fused meaning even a grenade round for the M79 or the artillery shell shown above, has to twist (spin) a certain number of times before the shell is "live". It is usually 17 complete spins which provides a safety gap from the muzzle before the round will blow up on impact.
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