What is this?

[jase770]

Hey there knowledgable people

Can anyone out there shed any light on this shell? Found it in the bush whilst out detecting yesterday. No markings on it that I can find. It is brass but has dis-colored due to fire.

[Gary J]

Possibly a large flare or starter cartridge for an aero engine ..

[bichon]

hello
a 1865 KIRKS shell
cordially
Didier

[CampX]

I think better closer photos would help.

Dean O
Canada

[AZPhil]

Spot on Didier. My thought exactly and I could not have called that any better
Semper Fi
Phil