Guns & Militaria
Lot 2058d:
Description
Lot of 3 are inert and safe. From Jim Geibel collection. 1) 40x53mm practice cartridge.
Designator/Model: M385. Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 4 ?-inches high. Color: Anodized light blue with black markings Manufacturer: Unknown. Country of Origin: United States. Trainer: Yes.
The solid projectile fits loosely into the cartridge case. Printed in black on the projectile is “CTG 40MM; PRACTICE M385”. There is one round and three cases linked together. The ogive of the projectile appears scuffed. 2) Type Designator/Model: M922
Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 4 ?-inches high.
Color: Gold anodized Manufacturer: Unknown Country of Origin: United States Trainer: Yes. Long Description: Used to test the cycling of the high velocity weapon. Markings on the one-piece projectile are “CRTG 40MM; HIGH VEL DUMMY”. The headstamp on the cartridge case is “CASE CARTRIDGE M169; GCP85A001-003”. There are no legible markings on the case. The case has four small holes drilled in it. The case has a section of the link still attached. 3) Item Description: Fired 40x446mm aluminum cartridge case. Type Designator/Model: XM199. Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 1 ?-inches high Color: Green with white and black markings Manufacturer: Unknown
Country of Origin: United States
Trainer: No
Cutaway: No
Empty fired case that was loaded at Frankford Arsenal, a scarce loading facility for 40mm ammunition. This held the XM576E1 multiple projectile (Shot) loading. There is glue residue on the side and base of the case that partially obscures some markings. Markings in white on the case are “40 MM M.0.; CRTG XM576E1; AMM LOT FA-23-1; 2-69”. Markings in black on the case are “XM199???GIE-60-20 1-69”.
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