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Flying10uk and Aragorn243,
Many thanks for your observations. Upon closer examination I agree it is most likely a shop project. What I thought was a much used tool/gauge is a poorly turned piece...

Here is #2 for the day for the ordnance experts. What is it? Pic attached.

Have an item that looks like a small cannon shell approx 20MM.
Possible case ID 20 x 125R.
Made of solid steel with...

Here is a question for the ordnance experts on the forum. What is it? Pic attached.

Description:
-- 75MM projectile. Flat base. One driving band.
-- Unfired.
-- Inert body and fuze.
--...

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Unlike low numbered 03's M1's do not have a known "bad" or "poor" serial number range. Springfield did work out minor receiver heat treat and machining problems early on. The early op rod had a...

IMHO. Springfield made the most and best Garands. Winchester bring a premium because of the name but are not as nicely finished as Springfields. H&R and International Harvester seem to be in the...

That shell looks like it is a candidate for cleaning by electrolysis and a coat of clear lacquer.

Sixth "helmet" from right. Is that an 03-A4 sniper rifle with Unertl scope?

Many thanks for all your great postings. Get well soon.

Looks like a 3" 50 cal. Projectile dia is 3". The 50 cal means it is designed to be fired in a barrel with a length that is 50 calibers of the bore dia or 3" x 50 calibers = 150" long barrel.
...

Nice find and in great shape! Enjoy

The pic shown looks like a US Navy 3 inch dummy/drill round. In the early 80's the market was flooded with new in the box WWII 3 inch drill rounds. As I recall the price then was $15-20USD. Used...

The DCM (old CMP) sold M-1s with this type of repair out of government storage in the 70's. These rifles were depot rebuilt in the 60's. If brass nails were used in the repair most likely it was...

That was an arsenal repair to save a stock that had poor trigger group stock compression. Accuracy requires that the trigger group locks up tightly compressing the wood between the receiver and...

Need the following Mosin-Nagant Model 91 rifle parts. Note this is the pre WW1 and WW1 model and not the more common WWII 91/30.

- Front Band: Smaller of the two milled bands with screw. Not...

Merry Christmas!

May the blessing of Christmas be with you all.

French Model 1916, 37MM Infantry Gun. See attached link.
https://www.thearmorylife.com/m1916-37mm-infantry-gun/

WWII ETO Winter stories for you:
Dad was an Operations Sgt in a Combat Engineer Bn in Europe. He said the winter of 1944/45 was the coldest he ever saw.
-He had two pairs of socks. One pair on...

Having a problem removing the small retaining pin that holds the rear sight pin in place on a No. 4 Mk 2 (F) 7/53.

The small pin has very little movement down and none up. What is the trick for...

Master Chief:
Agree. Was just trying to save all the load development time and have fun shooting a good load from the get go.
Is that possible? LOL Thx, Steve

Does anyone have a guess on the hardness of salvaged outdoor range lead. Lead would be from cast centerfire pistol bullets and jacketed pistol/rifle bullet cores picked up from the backstop of an...

Looking for a stock for an early 1930's Western Field Model 31. AKA Mossberg Model "R". It is a .22lr bolt action rifle with tube magazine. The model 31A is not the same as the 31. Need the Model...

Need ID on a makers or inspection mark on an 8MM 98 Mauser barrel. Has several of these marks on the barrel, rear sight base and front sight base. No other markings or WWII German marks found....

Many thanks to all for the info provided.