what is it?

p8702 · 03-07-2009, 04:46 PM

had this for years sitting around....dont know what it is...year or nothing...could u help?
stamp on shell is ycc-1-70 73 105mm m31443

the shell is 19x4 in
the casing is like 14 3/8 x 4 1/2 in

**soalebm** · 03-07-2009, 05:41 PM

I am no expert on shells but are there any "flaming bomb" ordinance stamps on the case? They are usually around the primer. This is a nice piece because it was pulled from the case and not drilled. The pulled ones are always worth more.

**Adrian Stevenson** · 03-07-2009, 06:34 PM

Hi, and welcome to the forum.

Please show a pic of the shell case with the markings. But it sounds like a US M3 105mm.

Cheers, Ade.

**zwerge** · 03-07-2009, 07:11 PM

The size of your case matches my 105mm, I don`t have the pointy end though.

p8702 · 03-08-2009, 04:37 PM

u want the numbers on the primer on bottom?....got this thing 20 years ago from a guy for a pack of smokes...just wondering what era and any value...got this 9 foot solid wood propeller with brass tips gong to start looking up numbers on that too.