new find: a 3-inches brass shell

[Jean Loup]

Hello from France

Here is my new find: an old and big brass shell (1906 made).

It' nearly 59 cm high and the diameter onthe top is 75-76mm

It seems to be a shell for the US naval 3 Inch / 50 Cal Gun. Is it possible? WW1 or ww2 use?

the pictures:





thank you for reading.

best regards from France

Jean Loup

[zwerge]

Yes that is what you have,they were used in WW1 and WW2.......Pete.

[Jean Loup]

thank you.

how many time can a shell be stored before firering? This one was made in 1906.

Jean Loup

[zwerge]

Have a look here for information.......https://www.google.ca/#q=shelf+life+...ary+ammunition

[Jean Loup]

thank you :-)

Jean Loup