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Small find in Holland

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    Default Small find in Holland

    Hi Guys,

    Found this just layin on the soil of a forest in Holland. Didn't have to dig for it or whatsoever! But what is it? I personally think it's something from a artillery shell's percussion cap but i'm not sure. Hope someone can help me
    Small find in Holland
    Small find in Holland
    Small find in Holland


    Gr Erik
    Last edited by kalehond; 02-25-2013 at 11:44 AM.

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    Yes - looks like the central portion of an artillery shell fuse.........
    Regards,


    Steve.

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    Not from a fuze but from the primer in the shelll case.

    Regards
    TonyE
    British Military Smallarms and Ammunition
    Collector, Researcher and Pedant
    https://sites.google.com/site/britmilammo/

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    Oops, yes - the primer.........!
    Regards,


    Steve.

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    Thanks Tony and Steve!

    So if I understand you right this is the thingy that sets the gunpowder on fire in the shell case? And do you happen to know, or have an idea from what country and what type of shell this is? Regarding the place were it's found it must be British or German

    Erik

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    Why did you remove the pics? =/

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    Quote by Normandie View Post
    Why did you remove the pics? =/
    They are still there for me

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    I do not see any pictures?
    Ben

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    Didn't remove anything guys..

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    Quote by Ben Evans View Post
    I do not see any pictures?
    Same thing here!
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    Always looking for Belgian Congo stuff!
    http://out-of-congo.eklablog.com/

    cheers
    |<ris

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