Bullet question
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Bullet question
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Is anyone able to tell me from the pictures what these would have been used for? I had guessed the larger round would have been used in an aircraft cannon given its size?
The little one looks like a lighter, would this have been sold like this or are they genuine bullets that have been made in to lighters as a DIY job? I assume both were WW2 era as most of the other items I have inherited recently appear to be. I have started adding a few pics will put more when I get round to it. Not all firearm related so may not be of much interest to people in this forum.
https://flic.kr/ps/3UWnzx
Thanks
Steve
Is anyone able to tell me from the pictures what these would have been used for? I had guessed the larger round would have been used in an aircraft cannon given its size?
The little one looks like a lighter, would this have been sold like this or are they genuine bullets that have been made in to lighters as a DIY job? I assume both were WW2 era as most of the other items I have inherited recently appear to be. I have started adding a few pics will put more when I get round to it. Not all firearm related so may not be of much interest to people in this forum.
https://flic.kr/ps/3UWnzx
Thanks
Steve
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Re: Bullet question
The making of useful items out spend cartridges like lighters was not uncommon during both World Wars. The more decorative work is generally known as trench art, not a soldiers time was spent in trenches being shot at or shelled.
The production of lighters by those with the skill and resources was often a good little earner. The lighters used what ever petrol was available.
The larger shell might be a Bofors gun shell, measure the diameter it should be 40mm.
The production of lighters by those with the skill and resources was often a good little earner. The lighters used what ever petrol was available.
The larger shell might be a Bofors gun shell, measure the diameter it should be 40mm.
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303 & 20mm, the head stamps will tell the story, what are they ?
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Moved to the correct forum.
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Thanks! Not heard the term trench art before, found loads more examples now I know what I'm searching for.channel12 wrote:The making of useful items out spend cartridges like lighters was not uncommon during both World Wars. The more decorative work is generally known as trench art, not a soldiers time was spent in trenches being shot at or shelled.
The production of lighters by those with the skill and resources was often a good little earner. The lighters used what ever petrol was available.
The larger shell might be a Bofors gun shell, measure the diameter it should be 40mm.
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Just got back so took a pic of the end, been looking on google as well as was wondering what type of guns these were fired from being so big.DanTheMan wrote:303 & 20mm, the head stamps will tell the story, what are they ?
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Sorry Dromia,dromia wrote:Moved to the correct forum.
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I didn't know if it would be appropriate in this section due to it being more of a historical question, I'll ask next time!
Re: Bullet question
I think this is a 20mm cannon shell made by the Barking brassware company. Used in a Hispano Suiza cannon, used in many British aircraft.Steve12345 wrote:Just got back so took a pic of the end, been looking on google as well as was wondering what type of guns these were fired from being so big.DanTheMan wrote:303 & 20mm, the head stamps will tell the story, what are they ?
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I would agree. I have a similar 20mm case from the Halls Telephone company.1066 wrote:Steve12345 wrote: I think this is a 20mm cannon shell made by the Barking brassware company. Used in a Hispano Suiza cannon, used in many British aircraft.
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Hmmm, shows how resourceful and widespread the war effort was when industry was mobilised, and it definitely sends a message too !Ovenpaa wrote: I have a similar 20mm case from the Halls Telephone company.
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