Another "what is" Question...
Another "what is" Question...
Maybe an idea for a new section
Anyway, I found these containers near a German coastal artillery fortress.
I think they are meant for food, but wanted to hear your oppinions on it.
Anyway, I found these containers near a German coastal artillery fortress.
I think they are meant for food, but wanted to hear your oppinions on it.
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charge cans
These may also be charge cases. Some of the non german guns used in these forts were from other countries that used silkbag charges contained in a metal container with a pull off top....
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Re: charge cans
admfisher wrote:These may also be charge cases. Some of the non german guns used in these forts were from other countries that used silkbag charges contained in a metal container with a pull off top....
Bingo. The pressure release, and the fact they're not double lined or insulated suggest Powder transport containers rather than food.
This sounds more correct to me! The guns used in this battery was the French Schneider 105mm M36 (German 10,5 cm K 332 (f) )These may also be charge cases. Some of the non german guns used in these forts were from other countries that used silkbag charges contained in a metal container with a pull off top....
So, does anyone know if these guns used such silk bags?
And I know that silkbags can be used with or without shellcase, so the answer is maybe not easy....???
And for Erich, Sorry no markings......
There were tanks from flamethrowers laying there too, but I guess these containers are for something else......
Erik
containers....
Heavy and of steel manufacture ? seals and lids gone so maybe room for two silk bags ?
Surely cannot be a container for grenades or rifle.mg ammo as they would be noramlly made of wood......
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Surely cannot be a container for grenades or rifle.mg ammo as they would be noramlly made of wood......
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