Author Topic: Large Collectable Cartridges (Read 2388 times)

Sky Pup · « **on:** November 16, 2003, 04:02:06 AM »

I have a U.S. Navy wooden training round marked; Mark 6, 50 cal, 3" Dummy Cartridge. Other numbering is 329486-B-6 BFT, a small anchor symbol and HMC 1944. It is 35" long and weighs 25 lbs. It has an aluminum (?) head cap with the above numbering stamped on it. There is also an aluminum band near the top where the fuze would normally screw in this type of shell. It is made of laminated wood, maybe cherry and varnished. It appears turned on a lathe to the correct dimensions of a 3" naval shell. Anyone out there know anything about this and what its possible value might be?
Also I am looking for a 106mm recoiless rifle shell, perforated brass casing. Dummy projectile would also be nice. Anyone know of a source?

HR2D2 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 25, 2003, 01:37:12 PM »

You have what is called a "drill round" used for training the gun crew in loading and unloading the weapon. I got mine about 20 years ago and there were tons of them around cost was cheap but I don't remember the cost. Still have the cardboard box it came in. 106 RRs used to be pretty common too, though I don't have one. Army surplus stores are always a good bet to check out.

Double D · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2004, 03:12:15 PM »

Big sky surplus has 106 Recoiless dummy rounds, you'll find them at www.bigskysurplus.com

tazman78 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2005, 06:20:28 PM »

i am looking 4 a pgu16/b 30mm inert shell. bule bullet silver tip 1inch plastic band with green case can anyone help

Gastube · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2006, 11:41:26 AM »

tazman78 you have an IM