Chip Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I recently received a pair of German 6cm brass cartridge cases, which have naval markings and primers. They are dated 1917 and the only reference I have found on them is in "Notes on German Shells", which describes the 6cm naval H.E. shell as being used for close quarter combat against personnel and tanks. I would like to find some additional information on this gun and perhaps a drawing or photo. Anyone have access to information on this gun?Thanks,Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksg Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I recently received a pair of German 6cm brass cartridge cases, which have naval markings and primers. They are dated 1917 and the only reference I have found on them is in "Notes on German Shells", which describes the 6cm naval H.E. shell as being used for close quarter combat against personnel and tanks. I would like to find some additional information on this gun and perhaps a drawing or photo. Anyone have access to information on this gun?Thanks,ChipHi ChipCould you please post pictures and exact measurements?Kjell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Kjell,Thanks for your reply. I think we have discussed other cartridge cases in the past. Do you have any addtional information about these cases? I don't own a caliper, but the inside diameter at the top of the case is 62mm. The diameter of the base is 75mm, diameter of the primer 33mm and the height is 63mm. The cases are both marked Patronenfabrik Karlsruhe, III 1917, 121 and navy crowned M. The primers are undated and just marked C/12. I will take some pictures first chance I get.Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksg Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Kjell,Thanks for your reply. I think we have discussed other cartridge cases in the past. Do you have any addtional information about these cases? I don't own a caliper, but the inside diameter at the top of the case is 62mm. The diameter of the base is 75mm, diameter of the primer 33mm and the height is 63mm. The cases are both marked Patronenfabrik Karlsruhe, III 1917, 121 and navy crowned M. The primers are undated and just marked C/12. I will take some pictures first chance I get.ChipHi ChipI may have some information, but It would be best to see some pictures first.Kjell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Kjell,Here is a photo of the two cases.Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksg Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Kjell,Here is a photo of the two cases.ChipHi ChipSorry, I thought I knew this, but no. My field of ammunition collecting is up to 20 mm, but I have several friend?who is collecting artillery ammunition, so I will check whit them and get back to you.Kjell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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