An interesting example of the ingenuity needed to make better training munitions. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. The 3-inch gun M5 was an anti-tank gun developed in the United States during World War II. All are INERT with no flammable or explosive components. The iron or steel parts are all heavily rusted and pitted. This is the powerplant most frequently used for "action" pistols that closely resemble their firearm counterparts. Or, it would make a nice lamp for a man cave. Fired prime remains in place. BOMB FUZE- M904E2 (VIETNAM ERA) FOR MARK 80 SERIES BOMBS- MINT! The-Blueprints.com - The largest free blueprint collection on the Internet, more than 80000 blueprints online - 16000 vector templates for sale. New US M5 Anti Tank Gun - Advance to the Rhine Set. Price per open tube with signal. In November 1943, a slightly modified carriage was standardized as M6. Both have 1959 date, which was prior to the December 1960 adoption of the M79 Greande Launcher which fired these. Ships still carry line throwers in various configuration, and they are also widely used by firefighters. A demilled (INERT) M557 point detonating fuze is installed. The M18A3 cartridges are turned from steel and then chrome(?)plated. This is a SIGNAL, ILLUMINATION, GROUND, WHITE STAR PARACHUTE, M27A1 which as been fired, leaving the launching tube and end cap. When fired, the impulse ignition cartridge flash ignites the rocket motor and kicks the rocket out on its way. B- NICE U.S. NAVY STEEL CASE WITH OCTOBER 1957 DATE with primer removed. At 5.5 seconds after launching, the parachute star will eject and burn for 20-30 seconds. Impressive looking round for display with other efforts to stop tanks, such as bazooka rounds, rifle grenades, mines, etc. However, the HEAT-MP cartridges do have blas effect, not just the penetrator dart and are effective against a variety of targets. Headstamp as shown in the photos, sort of grungy condition, but price reflects this. Overall G-VG with most of the honey/brass colored lacquer, but having some rust and dent in the side as seen in the photos. I once did a display with about a dozen different rubber duck items which the public enjoyed. Although improved in many ways, the M1 Gun in the Sherman was problematic and relatively small numbers were made, beginning in late 1943 and 1944 although most continued with the original 75mm guns. 23063C- WW1 FRENCH 105mm FIELD GUN BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE (105 x 390mmR) It saw combat in the Italian Campaign and in the Northwest . Totally INERT, no explosive or flammable components. As part of that, several companies were initially involved in development of a 30mm cannon, with the GE design becoming the GAU-8 everyone knows and loves. INERT- no flammable or explosive material. Click-here to e-mail us. This case is in excellent condtion, withi sharp headstamp markings: Rotating band is marked with 1967 date and AP-T M318A1. $350.00 (View Picture), 23063 BIG BORE CASES/CARTRIDGES FOR DECORATION, SPECIAL PROJECTS, PAPERWEIGHTS, CREMATION URNS, ETC - These dummy cartridges were made for training use, and feature a regular case with three holes drilled in it, and a regular (bur empty) projectile which is silver soldered to the neck to withstand harsh use. 13549D- Publication 40(??) Except for the rifling marks it pretty much looks like an unfired round. However, despite its simplicity, low cost, and effectives (so easy a young child could use it) the concept was not adopted until 1929 by the International Conference for Saving of Life at Sea Treaty (SOLAS). Projectile body is dated 1956, and the case looks like the stenciled lot number and dates are 1952 vintage. $375.00 (View Picture), 3925 Rare 1.65 Hotchkiss Mountain Gun Canister round by UMC 1919 dated - The 1.65 inch (or 42 x 150mmR or 2 pounder) Hotchkiss round was used in the Hotchkiss Mountain Gun adopted by the Army in the 1870s, replacing the earlier muzzle loading mountain howitzers. 2 Mark I Pyrotechnic Pistol based on a Webley frame, and the Mark III Signal Pistol based on the Mark IV Webley introduced in 1915. It has a 45-39mm tapered shape charge warhead and is by far the most common of the Anti-Tank types encountered. However, it was a failure and cancelled in 1985. Don't have spare space for more models and that might be opportinity to change sides: always wanted to paint some more Axis stuff. Hole drilled in side of case to demil and unload it. Black stencil marking on the side of the case COMBINATION PRIMER indicating the primer would fire with either percussion or electrical firing locks Primer has been drilled out. The M42 grenades are scored for greater fragmentation and are place to the front of the M46 grenades. In 1940, the US Army just started to receive its first anti-tank gun, the 37 mm gun M3. $195.00 (View Picture), 21248 U.S. 37mm FLARES- COLLECTOR LOT OF 16 FOR DISPLAY - These are fired examples with the correct end caps replaced, so they are INERT with no live primers or propelling charge or pyrotechnic materials, and perfectly safe. This round is one assembled during WW2 using a WW1 style common projectile with the narrow rotating band and equipped only for a base fuze. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. CHEAP! He designed two competing anti-tank weapons a 13.2mm . The lot of four for only $65.00 (View Picture), 22039 WW2 HD (MUSTARD) GAS 1 GALLON LAND MINE CAN- MINT UNISSUED - Gray one gallon can with green stripes and HD GAS stenciled on the front. The gun, eventually standardized as M5 on carriage M1 . About 9 inches high, and about 8.5 inch diameter. This is a complete fixed round of 3"/50 ammunition which was specially loaded (actually remanufactured) for testing of the process used to demilitarize ammunition. The M5 Antitank gun owes its existence to German Panzer tanks heavy armor. The projectiles are attached to a combustible cartridge case with a steel base cup. [2] The pilot of the weapon, named 3inch gun T10, was ready by September 1941. This meant that the gun had the same anti-tank characteristics as those of vehicle mounted anti-tank guns derived from the T9, namely the M6 (used in the 3inch Gun Motor Carriage M5, which never reached production) and the M7 (which was the main armament of the 3 inch Gun Motor Carriage M10 and the M6 Heavy Tank). An internal governor, driven by the permanently mounted arming vane, allows relatively constant arming times at release speeds ranging from 170 to over 525 knots. See photos for details. Planer. $165.00 (View Picture), 17696 U.S. 60mm MORTAR SMOKE M302 SECTIONED BODY & BURSTER TUBE - A neat item to show the inner workings of the M302 series White Phosphorous Smoke rounds used in the 60mm mortars. Price for uncleaned fuzes is $20.00 each, or if you want the tip plugged (but still not cleaned) the price each is $22.00 (View Picture), 20833 U.S. NAVY 5"/38 FUSE PROTECTOR CAP - Not sure about the exact Mark and Mod on this, but these are probably post-WW2, and were used well into the 1970s and later. A black band can also mean dark tracer. Some of the Hispano-Suize type guns were also mounted as anti-aircraft weapons in army tanks or halftrack variants. The loose extra projectile is a U.S. T328 (on the rotating band), and stenciled 30mm TP, T-239, LOT-1-14, from an actual loaded round, not one of the ubiquitous new never loaded loose projectiles. $49.00 (View Picture), 18863 RUSSIAN PFM-1 BUTTERFLY OR TOE-POPPER LANDMINE (INERT) - The Russian PFM-1 toe popper landmine, also known as the Butterfly bomblet had the NATO name Green Parrot. This mine was used during the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan to prevent insurgents from using certain roads and areas of operation. Their German 88 flak looks amazing in person. . Used, good but cases are gray and ugly and dirty. This .58 Short Gatling is sometimes called the .58 Mountain Gun Gatling but origin of that name is unclear. Great addition to a display of M1903, M1917, Garand or M14 rifles or M1 Carbines with grenade launchers. A well-trained and reasonably seasoned gunnery crew could unleash twelve rounds per minute. for saluting cartridges. Kingman, Arizona Colt Python .357 Revolver W/4" barrel. The M3 used a different form of liner. One easily noted design difference is that the Confederate Read projectiles almost always have a late dimple in the center of the base associated with turning the projectile to final dimensions. and the anchor stamp. You may never see another one of these. The dummy ammunition is used for training crews in the various operations (loading, unloading, troubleshooting, etc) and for mechanical testing of the guns while ensuring there will not be any unexpected loud noises or sudden holes in buildings or other nearby stuff (or soiled skivvies). They were made in many sizes, 10 and 20 pounders for field use (with the 3 inch and 3.67 inch barrels weighing 890 and 1795 pounds respectively). (See the technical drawing at: https://aws1.discourse-cdn.com/business6/uploads/cartridgecollectors/original/3X/a/2/a2db83c5e77a43920213a419c05819c728027054.jpeg Barrel length: 5 feet, 4 inches (1.63 meters) Weight: 1,443 pounds (655 kilograms) Length: 11 feet (3.35 meters) Width: 5 feet (1.52 meters) Height: 3 feet, 10 inches (1 . INERT- no flammable or explosive components. INERT- No flammable or explosive components. These were used for signaling from one ground unit to another or to supporting aircraft, etc. The base is closed by a short, boat tailed aluminum plug which is not with this projectile. . These were used in one of the Hotchkiss revolving cannon models. The projectile body is made from cast iron and uses the M775 fuze, the tail fin, three charge plugs, three dud plugs, and the obturator ring. The base fuze is inside a Bakelite shaft. Finally in 1913 the French army purchased a small number under the designation Canon de 105 Mle 1913 Schneider; also known as the L 13 S. the APCR round) were never issued to towed TD battalions. These gas operated cannons fired at about 600 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 2,800 feet per second. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. Their new gun design boosted the rate of fire from 140 rounds per minute to 280, then 300 and currently 330 rounds per minute. Losses suffered by towed TD battalions in the Battle of the Bulge and the existence of more mobile, better protected alternatives in the form of self-propelled tank destroyers led to gradual removal of the M5 from front line service in 1945. Rotating band has a couple of dings right on the inspector marks [anchor] A.C.D. Tip of projectile has metal (brass?) Lewis, a former Commanding Officer of Frankford Arsenal, and later author of the highly respected Small Arms and Ammunition in the United States Service. Price for one original .58 Gatling short rimfire cartridge in excellent condition- $135.00 (View Picture), 17848 CONFEDERATE 3 INCH READ-PARROTT SHELL - (Melton & Pawl Guide to CW Artillery Projectiles Figure III, A-101 shows the slightly smaller early 10 Pounder version for 2.94 bore) The brass band in VG condition (with a slight ding as shown in the photos. Except for the missing cap on the front, these display as mint signals, and still have the cork plus in the base to keep the tube clean and dry until ready for use. These were the real workhorses of the battlefield, churning mud, men and equipment into the murderous mess known as no mans land as well as decimating allied trench lines. This would be easy to disassemble into nice 150 x113mm and 37 x223mm cases if you are not a trench art fan. $225.00 (View Picture), 21747 SIGNAL, GROUND WHITE PARACHUTE M17A1 - Dated July, 1944. The later drawn cases are fairly common, but the coiled cases are extremely rare. The Germans were constantly improving their Pak 35/36 gun and in 1937 the USSR bought the information about the updated mount. Mint unissued, complete with the original fiber shipping tube. INERT no explosive components. Sadly once again the robes turned out more rapsberry then bloody red. (The Army usually had lifting plugs in 155mm and larger projectiles to make them easier to handle, and then fuzes of the desired type were installed prior to firing.) $95.00 (View Picture), 21138 USAF BOMB FUZE FMU-112/(D-1)B (TRAINER VERSION) - The FMU-112/B fuze was developed by the Air Force as an electronic impact or short delay fuze designed to fit the standard 3-inch fuze well on guided or unguided series bombs such as the M117 or MK-80. Primers have been pulled for the empty cases, and the projectiles are empty with red and yellow painted fuze covers unscrew to reveal that they too are empty. 10095H- 20 x 110 Hispano AP-T M95 (factory INERT) Then, the entire shell was dropped down the launch tube, at the bottom of which a firing pin struck a primer on the propellant cartridge, which was basically a common shotgun shell casing. Price each $55.00 (View Picture) Used G-VG with assorted scrapes and scratches. $65.00 (View Picture), 20476 RUSSIAN 152mm GUN CARTRIDGE CASE (152 x 545mm Rimmed) - This case is for most of the Russian 152mm guns, including the WW2 era Model 1937 (ML-20) and the Cold War Model 1955 (D20) guns. M52A1 Rifle Grenade, Ground Signal, Red Star Cluster Flare. But, the black band and all black fuze mystifies me, and also the guy at http://inert-ord.net. . Although marked as the M6A1 HEAT round, it is actually an INERT M6A1 practice rocket which has been repainted and restored to M6A1 HEAT appearance. The 40mm/L70 guns are in service in many countries today in Anti-Aircraft, anti-armor, or anti-shipping roles. By WW1 the hand cranked Gatling was obsolete, but in 1947 an experiment hooking an electric motor to an old Gatling gun produced rates of fire around 4,000-6,000 rounds per minutes. cap. Those cases are hard to find, and the standard primer only cases which would be correct are pretty common. $595.00 (View Picture), 22750 ASSORTED DIFFERENT 37mm CARTRIDGES OR CASES- U.S. & FOREIGN -, 22750B- U.S. ARMY 37 x 145mmR MARK IIIA2 CASE WITH M55A1 TARGET PRACTICE-TRACER PROJECTILE & M50 DUMMY FUZE These were used in the largest caliber John M. Browning designed gun, the 37mm aircraft cannon M4 and M10 used in the Bell P-39 Cobra and P-63 King Cobra fighters and also on some PT-Boats which had the M4 guns mounted on them. This is a drill cartridge with the projectile heavily crimped to the case, a wood distance piece to keep the projectile from being forced into the case, and two holes in the case for visual ID as a drill round. 4/7/2023, Mauser Pistol Case is standard brass M5A1 used with the 75mm howitzers, but with very heavy conical crimp applied. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. The canister is contained in a cylindrical tin case with a flat front and no markings we could see. The function is selected by turning a setting screw on the side of the fuze. 17183G- May 1917 St, G 106, MAI 1917, HL 25 made by Haniel Luege Dsseldorf $45.00 $40.00 (View Picture), 19995 RARE WW1 37mm BRITISH FLARE GUN CARTRIDGE- DEC 1918 - Paper case with brass base marked ELEY LONDON- and closing wad marked There is a heavy sliding piece inside the fuze body, a striker which on impact would move forward to hit a percussion igniter in the nose of the fuze. $65.00 (View Picture), WHITE Good stencil markings on the base. The best part is that this only weighs 3 or 4 pounds and can be mailed pretty cheaply compared to a real (but inert) steel projectile. Red, white, or green stars are current issue, but many other variations can be found. Fired primer is in place, no propelling charge in the case. These were fired in the innovative 2.8 cm schwere Panzerbchse 41 (sPzB 41) or "Panzerbchse 41" was a German anti-tank weapon working on the squeeze bore Gerlich principle. INERT- no explosive or flammable components in the case. Registered destructive device and functional gun. Headstamp 90mm M19, maker code and 1953 date. This projectile has the aluminum nose section anodized blue to indicate its training status. It saw combat in the Italian Campaign and on the Western Front in Northwest Europe. Return to Collectors Headquarters. The M18A3 cartridges are turned from steel and then chrome(?) Have several available, price for one is $225.00 (View Picture), 14847 U.S. WW1 3 INCH SHRAPNEL SHELL (FIRED) WITH FUZE ASSEMBLY AND BRASS CASE- LAMPED - These were common souvenirs, as when the shell was fired, the fuze would activate a powder charge expelling the steel shrapnel balls from the inside of the shell and knocking the rounded portion of the nose out at the same time. These would have been used in the Royal Flying Corps signal guns, either for signaling from the ground to aircraft or vice versa. Collection undergoes atleast a 150-point vehicle inspection to ensure basic quality and safety before being listed for sale. The result was an effective . The gun combined a 3-inch (76.2 mm) barrel of the anti-aircraft gun T9 and elements of the 105 mm howitzer M2. It has an excellent condition M565 mechanical time fuze installed. Side of the case has stenciled lot number TRIEX LOT 165 over the powder identifier SPDN 3654. 3/9/2023, Foreign Militaria (Other) Headstamp M21A1 A.S. 1945. I expect to see all of these in the future volumes of this set. On cruisers and larger ships, the 3"/50 was mainly used in an anti-aircraft role. ALL THREE FOR $45.00 (View Picture), 22348 U.S. 3.5 BAZOOKA HIGH EXPLOSIVE ANTI-TANK ROCKET M28A2 - Although marked as the M28A2 HEAT round, this is actually an INERT M29A2 practice rocket which has been repainted and restored to M28A2 HEAT appearance. About 90% of the original blue paint and white markings remain, and the obturator is intact. M17A1 Rifle Grenade, Ground Signal, White Star Parachute Flare Overall condition is fine to excellent with some minor dings and scrapes. Base fuze and explosive filler of the projectile have been removed, along with the propelling charge. Only one of these we have encountered in 20+ years. The Brits used two Hispano cannons in the later Spitfire fighters. 3. The gun replaced the original World War I-era artillery piece, which was melted down for scrap in 1942. In this battle, towed tank destroyer units fought much less successfully and suffered much higher losses than self-propelled ones. In my opinion the wiring is unsafe and before using as a lamp, the receptacle, wire and plug should be replaced- probably less than $10 to do that. [anchor] and SALUTING. The lot for $3.00 (View Picture), 23132 37MM NON-LETHAL RIOT RUBBER PROJECTILES - Lot of four semi-soft rubber projectiles for firing from 37mm riot control munitions. Primer removed. To do this they needed a round that was actual size and weight and had an inert material substituted for the powder and projectile charges and inert primers and fuzes. The U.S. Army is planning for a new missile to replace the half-century-old TOW missile. David Anthony. A- TP-T M411A1 projectile with demil hole punched in the nose section with original markings Overall excellent unfired with fading and occasional rust stains from outdoor storage. We talked the author into printing a few more copies, and have them in stock ready to ship, and at a much lower price! The fired cases are unique as the gun begins to recoil while the case is still being extracted, blowing the neck diameter out to nearly the diameter of the body. Totally inert, no flammable or explosive components. U.S. variants of the gun included the M1, M2 (AN-M2) and M3. The fuzes and bursting charge were removed long ago. INERT- no flammable or explosive components. Stokes mortars had a maximum effective range of 1,200 yards. These models are very well discussed by the Lovetts, on their great page at http://www.lovettartillery.com/Development%20of%20the%2010cm%20Kanone.html Still, a nice example for only $135.00 (View Picture), 22057 U.S. WW2 37 x 223mmSR DRILL CARTRIDGE FOR M1A2 ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN AND M9 AUTOMATIC GUN ON PT BOATS - The 37 x 223mm RIMMED case M16 was used for the single shot anti-tank guns, but a 37 x 223mm SEMI-RIMMED case M17 was used in automatic guns. Variants of the gun included the M1, M2 (AN-M2) and M3. This round is a canister round with the later drawn single piece case made by Union Metallic Cartridge Company in January 1919. Although not specified on the base of the cartridge, TM9-1901 dated 1942 indicates that this Drill Cartridge was for use with all the M1918 series 3 inch guns, and the 3 inch guns M1, M3, M5, M6 and M7 and also the 3 inch (15 Pounder) Gun M1902M1. Originally intended as an anti-aircraft weapon, the M5 was t e largest purely anti-tank gun built by the US during World War II. This action ignited the propellant charge and launched the shell. These are four rifle grenade signals which have had the signal portions removed, so they look empty, but there is a powder train element in the base remaining, so they are not truly inert, so they cannot be mailed. The M18A3 cartridges are turned from steel and then chrome(?)plated. The weapon can be readily disassembled into major components for either packing by animal or for airborne operations. The Groe Gewehr-Panzergranate was an anti-armor weapon like its predecessor the Gewehr-Panzergranate but it was larger, had better penetration, and better range. For ballistic reasons, these had a somewhat pear shaped profile, with a long aluminum nose piece and heavy steel (or tungsten) rear section with a sort of blunt nose. M51A1 Rifle Grenade, Ground Signal, Red Star Parachute Flare Ink stamped load markings are hard to read but look like AMM LOT-??-?? It was used only in the Mk 4 gunpod. The 3-inch gun M5 was an anti-tank gun developed in the United States during World War II. These were a hollow rubber ball filled with CS riot agent and having a hand grenade fuze on the top. $75.00 (View Picture), 20426 RED STAR PARACHUTE SIGNAL- KILGORE #52 - # 52 RED STAR PARACHUTE SIGNAL APPROVED BY U.S. COAST GUARD MERCHANT MARINE INSPECTION manufactured by the International Flare Signal Division of the Kilgore Mfg. PUBLICATION DATE: 09/18/1943. Buy a Russian 45mm Anti Tank Gun Russian 45mm Anti Tank Gun WWII (1945 dated) Russian 45mm anti tank gun. These dummy cartridges were made for training use, and feature a regular case with three holes drilled in it, and a regular (bur empty) projectile which is silver soldered to the neck to withstand harsh use. This proved to be a successful design, and Schneider then decided to modified it for a French 105 mm round. The ratio of friendly to enemy losses was 1:1.3 in towed units, but a much better 1:6 in self-propelled units. These were the same for both world wars, and no markings visible to identify date of manufacture. Guns. Peoria, Arizona or best offer Texas Ranger 357. cabinguy Aug 17, 2022. U.S. variants of the gun included the M1, M2 (AN-M2) and M3. Officially classified as a heavy anti-tank rifle (schwerePanzerbuesche), it was actually more of a light anti-tank cannon. Overall VG except tarnished and cruddy inside (probably used as a planter or something). However civilians often fell prey to the mine. The pavers have been installed around the Legion's WWII era M5 Anti-Tank Gun and flagpole to form the plaza. The M6 ignition cartridge was used most of the 81mm rounds from mid WW2 onward, including many of the M43A1 High Explosive and practice rounds, the M68 Training, the M56 HE, M57 Chemical (White Phosphorous), and M301 Illuminating. The headstamps definitely look French, and we believe it is WW1 era, but it may be a later WW2 era case. As well as being used in the Mk 12 gun, the new round was also used in the Mk 11. This one is 76.2 x 455mm R now (The convention is to use bore size for the initial number, not the actual mouth measurement which is about 90mm.) THE LOT OF 3 DIFFERENT for only $99.00 (View Picture), 20474 U.S. APDS PROJECTILE PENETRATOR(105mm M724??) Although the guns were purchased abroad, most of the U.S. Armys ammunition for them was made in the U.S. Initially the French were not interested as they already had plenty of 75 mm field guns. INERT, no flammable or explosive components. But, the Italian mortars and ammo saw much broader use, with 100 tubes and a large stock of ammunition sent to Finland during the Winter War, and some of those were then captured and used by the Russians or the Germans, the latter adding even more by purchase direct from Italy. High quality .pdf files that are fully searchable using the free Adobe Acrobat. Colored signals were more for signaling, but they did provide some illumination. This one is in mint unissued condition, complete with the leather carrying case, although the case shows some storage dirt. The introduction of heavy tanks into regiments was cancelled, instead they were gathered into a battalion at the divisional level. These usually were secured on the end with a roll crimp. Some of these remained in use into the 3rd Reich era.

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