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Lot 059 - Grouping of Three Vintage WWII Brass Artillery Shell Casings Including 40mm Dummy Cartridge Mk 1 with Projectile, Dated 1941-1943
Grouping of three vintage WWII-era brass artillery shell casings dated between 1941 and 1943. The lot includes a 40mm dummy cartridge with attached projectile, stamped on the base "Dummy Cartridge 40MM MK 1," "LM 1942," and "MK-3," with a drilled hole through the casing body. A second 40mm shell casing is stamped on the base with "40MM III," "C.F.," and "1943." The third and largest casing is stamped "1941" on the base.
All three casings show oxidation, tarnish, surface scratches, and patina consistent with age and use.
Dimensions:
Dimensions of items in this lot range from 4" L x 4" W x 11-1/2" H to 2-3/8" L x 2-3/8" W x 17-1/2" H.