Guns, Ammo, and Militaria Auction
Lot 2110:
Used by the US Navy is this pair of Post WWII 3″ 50 Cal MK7 and MK9 shell casings. Both are copper alloy, with one being of later manufacture. Shell #1) Marked on base: “3 IN 50-CAL MK 7-MOD-0-N S-2-1948 D.C.M. U.S. LOT-25” Primer stamped: “MK 42-1 6 49 LOT 38M”. Stenciled on side of shell:” ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC PRIMER and “FLASHLESS” #2) Marked on base: Obscured by surface oxidation, but likely “MK 9” almost visible. Primer stamped:”MK 42-2 11 53 LOT 153 M” Stenciled on side of shell: “PK-GL2-F3-R ELECTRIC PRIMER and FLASHLESS”. Both have dings and dents from handling and use. Dimensions for both: 22 15/16″ long. Base diameters approximately 4.5″. Each weigh approximately 6.8 lbs.
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