Artillery cartridge

[RickB]

You could always test it the way bugs bunny did by hitting it with a hammer.     

[redbadge]

haha, no I think ill pass on that one

[Trailrider]

You could always test it the way bugs bunny did by hitting it with a hammer.     

The coroner's inquest relied on testimony from the blacksmith's assistance in determining why the smith died... His assistant, who was none-too-bright testified, "Mr. Smith was holding a horseshoe and I was holding the hammer. He told me, 'When I nod my head, you hit it with the hammer." 

[RickB]

       

[Coal Creek Griff]

Ang updates?

CC Griff

[Delmonico]

I have wondered the same thing, maybe the combat engineers didn't get there on time.

[Coal Creek Griff]

 I was thinking the same thing. 

[redbadge]

The shell is getting checked out. Now we get to play the waiting game. Either ill be able to have it back, or they'll blow it up. 

[Coal Creek Griff]

Thanks for the update--I hope you get it back.

CC Griff

[River City John]

I hope you get it back, but if they have to detonate, maybe you can wrangle an invitation to attend.
Might as well get some entertainment out of it.


RCJ

[Professor Marvel]

If they do have to detonate it, could you possibly claim the remains?
Perhaps you could make a case that your religious intentions require a proper funeral for the remains?
I know a place where you can get an "internet ordination" overnight....
oh, that could become an "ordnance ordination" !

yhs
prof (wacky) marvel

[Tascosa Joe]

From the pictures the color seemed to be OD green.  In my Artillery Days OD meant High Explosive.  I spent several years in an 8" Howitzer Battery.

[RattlesnakeJack]

Sorry, TJ .... I doubt that practices in the US Army (presumably) during the latter part of the 20th century (.... unless you are a lot older than I assume .... ....) would have much application to British Empire ordnance and ammunition of the late 19th century.  I think you are simply seeing the age patina and/or light effects on the cast iron body of the shell, with most of any original paint being long gone.  

According to the 1887 Treatise on Ammunition, all studded RML projectiles of this sort were painted black, with the projecting studs (usually composed of gunmetal or zinc) left unpainted.  If you look at Redbadge's "3rd pic" (fifth post in this thread) it appears that remnants of the original black paint remain on the iron case around the gunmetal stud, where it has been protected from wear and abrasion .....

Redbadge, did you ever get measurements of this shell before they removed it?  I am wondering if the "2 5" on the bottom might signify 2.5", which was the bore size of both 7-pdr and 9-pdr RML guns (The 9-pdr had somewhat "beefier" tube walls and fired a heavier shell with a larger propellant charge ....  The rate of twist of the two types of guns also differed, so that the spacing/offset of the studs differed on the two types of shell.  Accordingly, a 9-pdr shell could not be loaded in a 7-pdr tube.)

[redbadge]

Damn! wish I would of gotten the other measurements. Only measurements I was able to get was the height. 8'' 

[redbadge]

On a completely different note. Rattle Snake Jack. If you wouldnt mind checking the Chinook Country forum. Wrote a question about The Riel Rebellion that im intrigued to know if you have any info on. Thanks!

[RattlesnakeJack]

Well, I suspect that 8" would be about right for the length of a 9-pdr shell .....

Will check the Chinook Country forum .....