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    What is it? 75MM projectile

    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.
    -- Does not appear to be a dug relic. Very little rust inside or out.
    -- No markings or paint on body, base or fuze.

    Shell has the appearance of a WWI Frenchicon HE shell with the following differences:
    - Exterior of shell body was nickel plated.
    - A round 55MM hole drilled in the body. No nickel plating where hole drilled in body. No burrs or tool marks.
    - No residue or carbon or burn marks on the inside of the shell body or fuze.

    Could this be a WWI French 75MM gas shell that was de-milled or a training aid?

    An ID and value in USD would be very helpful. Regards, Steve
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    The fuze is a bit odd in shape but the rest could easily be a WW1 75mm Howitzer projectile. Gas or otherwise, a hole saw to open it for easy proof of demil. The top piece of fuze looks like the American Tin Can co projectile/fuze I have here. No markings of any kind? Nothing?

    Price here would be moot to your area.
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    Regards, Jim

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    Looks Frenchicon to me.
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