INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a ¾ sectioned unfired WW2, 1944 dated 40mm Bofors QF 40 mm Mark I gun (40 x 311R) High Explosive/Trace (HE/T) round. The sectioning shows the component parts of the round including inert propellant, explosive and primer substitute, together with the fuse innards. The brass cartridge case is headstamped 40M/M M25 1944 (date). The high explosive /trace projectile retains most of its original dark green finish and is stencilled in yellow 40MM SHELL MK 11 T/L/. The projectile is also stamped round its COPPER DRIVING BAND 40mm-MK II T /LA LOT-S. The alloy nose fuse is stamped L S-7-178. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert round in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn. 16321
£275.00