NiktheGreek Posted 13 February Share Posted 13 February Hi, first time in the forum! recently bought an inert artillery shell with the brass casing from auction, dated 2nd Feb 1916, I was curious if anyone had any other information regarding the shell based of the pictures/ markings, after doing some research I have identified it is a shell for a 75mm field artillery (most common with the French) would appreciate any info after looking at the pics! Interesting markings on the bass of shell (zoom in in the image and you can see the engravings) thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiktheGreek Posted 13 February Author Share Posted 13 February *measurements for shell are: Diameter at base 4.3cms (1.75ins) by 16.5cms (6.5ins) high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Posted 13 February Share Posted 13 February It's a French 37 x 94 Model 1885 round made by Pouderies de Paris (P.D.P) in Feb 2016 probably for the Canon d'Infanterie de 37 modèle 1916 TRP used by both the French and AEF armies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin kenf48 Posted 13 February Admin Share Posted 13 February 2 hours ago, Spaceman said: made by Pouderies de Paris (P.D.P) in Feb 2016 typo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiktheGreek Posted 13 February Author Share Posted 13 February Thank you for the info! Feb 2016 assuming a typo, hope I haven’t bought a shell from 2016 🤣 awesome information regarding the PDP, this forum is awesome 🤝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted 13 February Share Posted 13 February Welcome....lovely to see the original stencil markings on the base, might be an idea not to clean those off if possible. Thanks for posting, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiktheGreek Posted 13 February Author Share Posted 13 February Thanks Dave, of course! Bought at an auction for £30, £62 after VAT and shipping, was happy over all, the dates match up for the preparation of Verdun, excited to own a piece so close to this battle, regards, Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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