Rg-militaria - Top
Display your banner here
Results 1 to 6 of 6

Identification Item recovered from Bristol Beaufighter VI Crash Site

Article about: Hi, The part below was recovered (in 1943) from a Bristol Beaufighter VI crash site. The owner thinks it is a shell casing, but it its approximately 6cm in diameter, and doesn't resemble the

  1. #1

    Default Identification Item recovered from Bristol Beaufighter VI Crash Site

    Hi,
    The part below was recovered (in 1943) from a Bristol Beaufighter VI crash site. The owner thinks it is a shell casing, but it its approximately 6cm in diameter, and doesn't resemble the .303 and 20mm armament used on this aircraft.
    Can anyone help with identification of the item?
    Identification Item recovered from Bristol Beaufighter VI Crash Site
    Identification Item recovered from Bristol Beaufighter VI Crash Site
    TIA
    Graeme.

  2. #2

    Default

    Almost positive it has nothing to do with ordinance. Looks to be an adjustment knob of some sort but I can’t help more than that. Be patient someone will be along with a better answer.

  3. #3

    Default

    Thanks, that was exactly my first response to the owner. The knurling suggests that it is intended to be turned by hand.

  4. #4

    Default

    I can tell you for a fact it is what is commonly know in our world as 'A Non-Ammo Item'. What it is No idea.

  5. #5

    Default

    Fine adjustment for something like a sight.

  6. #6

    Default

    Probably the owner looked at the end and thought "percussion cap"?
    " I'm putting off procrastination until next week "

Similar Threads

  1. Fedafjord Bristol Beaufighter Crash Relic 26th April 1945.

    In Armour, Weapons, & Aircraft recovery
    03-08-2016, 08:07 PM
  2. 04-22-2014, 08:30 AM
  3. 04-11-2014, 08:40 PM
  4. 03-31-2014, 08:50 PM
  5. 03-26-2014, 08:10 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Ratisbon's  - Down
Display your banner here