Identification for 40mm round

[tonytt]

Hello everyone
I am new to this forum and hope that I am addressing my question in the right section. I recently purchased a 40mm dummy round and would like to know more about it. It is a 40mm steel round with a red and white tip and it has the following stamp markings at the bottom:

- A anchor sign
- 12-43
- CL- GHB

Also on the side of the shell it has written in black the following information:
LOT FS 2 1024
Also I know that the shell is made of steel because a magnet sticks to it.
Any information is greatly appreciated

Thank You
Tony

[John G.]

I'm no expert on WW 2 Ordnance markings.... and it's a difficult field because every nation made numerous variations of shell casings... with various markings, color codes, etc. However, some things are "obvious", "12-43" certianly means WW 2, "anchor" means "Naval" (usually), the "Lot FS" markings "English language"... (U.S., British/Canadian, Indian)... but not typical of the 40mm US Rds. (or markings) that I've had so my "guess" so far would be British/Canadian...though there should be a broadarrow ?

Possibly US, but I can only state the obvious... (anyone knowing "CL-GHB" will ID which nation)
Welcome...
John G.

[adam4472]

I believe it is a US Navy 40mm Bofors round/
Here's one for reference http://www.inert-ord.net/usa03a/usa5/40mm/40mmbof.jpg.
Your Welcome
Adam

[LWD]

The following is a good reference for shells
http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/miltech.htm
in particular:
http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/ammotables.htm
The table of specfic interest is:
http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/ammotable6.htm
Here's the link to the navweapons article on the US 40mm Bofors round.
http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_4cm-56_mk12.htm
PLS do make sure it is inert. Some explosives degrade in a maner that makes them quite sensative.

[LineDoggie]

Sounds like a US Navy Mk II or Mk III40mm Bofors casing. the Lot stamp in black ink is on the side of the casings.

[Zünder]

@Tony: a picture is worth more then a 1000 words in this case.

So if possible, 1 picture of the round, plus 1 of the headstamp.


Zünder,


www.wk2ammo.com

[tonytt]

Thank you for your efforts still do not know the origin of this 40mm round any other suggestions it is the CL-GHB may it be great British ?

[John G.]

40mm US Navy Mk. 2 or Mk. 3 Bofors shell casing... (assuming those replies are correct)..and I do.. . Would be what I'd expect to see as it's a fairly common casing.... in the collecting world, at least. British made would definately have a Broadarrow (unless missed or lightly stamped and now invisible...)
John G.