An interesting few finds from a Victorian rifle range

[cornishboy]

Steve iv just noticed iv found six webleys in the same area,thats a full cylinder isnt it?

[Steve T]

Nah......you never totally clear a site. I keep thinking the airbase I've been visiting for 3 years is cleared, but it keeps coming up with stuff.

Just saw you last post.....yes. Full cylinder. Git.

[cornishboy]

Thats good to know

[cornishboy]

Ok i had another bash at this place,the craving to find something overcame me.Again pretty much of the same,now the 20mm really did suprise me as it was near a shelter,leading me to believe it may have been from an enemy strafing run? or anti aircraft battery?

[Steve T]

Is that a base nut bottom right ?

And the 20mm......very nice. Sure it's solid shot ? If not, post it to DaveJB and he'll hit it with a hammer for you to check.

[cornishboy]

Yep,that is a very corroded basenut excellent id.Though how you can tell from that shot i dont know As for that 20mm,its was sticking out the center of the path i didnt use the md i just tripped over it.like you do

[Steve T]

LOL ! Must be safe then. It's always nice when you trip over a find......saves a lot of digging and you can practice your swearing at the same time.

[cornishboy]

Not an enemy straffing run as previously thought but, at a target being towed by an aircraft.Commonly used down here due to the coast. Question is,why was this hoard of .303's found in one small pit? These .303's and the 20mm's were all found in the same area.20mm's facing the sea. ......and no i no longer have the 20mm's

[Steve T]

Possibly a metal detectorist on the beach not interested in old bullets so discarded them in one pile so he didn't have to dig them next time he came ?

[cornishboy]

possibly