60 cal live ammo, Frankford arsenal 1948

[phillydude]

Looking for info on this round, 6 1/2 inches long . any would be greatly appreciated thanks

Information

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[TonyE]

It was originally conceived as an anti-tank gun round, but when this concept became obsolete it continued development as an aircraft machine gun.

It never went anywhere and was dead by about 1949. These rounds are fairly common in collector circles.

Regards
TonyE

[jmoore]

I might have something at the house. Might take a while to dig it out.

ETA: Never mind

[phillydude]

Well he has one in mint condition and it's live, just helping him sell it Attachment 47209Attachment 47210Attachment 47211

[phillydude]

It is for sale , contact Charlie Carr at Chascarr@hotmail.com

[AZPhil]

That is cool. My Dad worked at the Frankford Arsenal till it closed. I used to play on the tank in the compound when my Mom would take me to pick him up from work. Yea I'm from Philly but moved out west.They call me PhillyPhil out here!!!!
Semper Fi
Phil

[WarPig1976]

Yo!! You's ain't leaving me out!!... Go Eagles...

[phillydude]

NICE ! I'm from Port Richmond myself, where did you grow up ?

[WarPig1976]

South west,, I'm a county clown now, Prospect Park..

[phillydude]

Sweet !