1917 WW1 US/ FRENCH Used 37mm Hotchkiss Shell
WEBJan 25, 2018 · Shell: R (symbol) G. 37mm French Hotchkiss made by Parc d'Artillerie de Paris. 37-85 = 37mm model of 1885. "France introduced the model 1916 37mm gun for infantry support. It was designed for both direct and indirect fire, and intended primarily for destroying machine gun emplacements.
M1916 37mm gun - Forgotten Weapons
WEBOct 3, 2011 · The M1916 37mm gun was developed by the French and used primarily by French and American forces in WWI for destroying machine gun emplacements. It was fairly good at this under fluid, mobile conditions, but inferior to mortars for static trench warfare.
Artillery Shell 37-85 Pdps armed or not? - Great War Forum
WEBJul 10, 2023 · I have a 37-85 PDPs artillery shell and I'm wondering how to tell if it is still active. It weighs 1lb 4 oz. I'll post photos below.
Canon d'Infanterie de 37 modèle 1916 TRP - Wikipedia
WEBThe Canon d'Infanterie de 37 modèle 1916 TRP (37mm mle.1916) was a French infantry support gun, first used during World War I. TRP stands for tir rapide, Puteaux ("fast-firing", designed by the Puteaux arsenal). The tactical purpose of this gun was the destruction of machine gun nests.
WW1 37mm inert brass cartridge and shell dated 1916
WEBWW1 French 37mm brass cartidge case and inert shell. Stamped 9. 16 (Sept 1916) 37 -85 PDPS.
World War I Bunker Buster: M1916 37mm Infantry Gun
WEBUsed in the M1916, the U.S. Mark II high explosive shell delivered a 1.5-lb. shell using a bursting charge of 27 grams of TNT. The 37mm shell explosion isn’t large, but the M1916 was accurate enough to put a round into a tight space.
37 mm artillery shell with projectile, decorated - OCLC
WEBThe shell is made of brass. The shell has a 4 leaf clover and leaves on it. The shell also has the inscription, "Verdun". The images and inscription on the shell were created using hatching. Notes: Title by cataloger.; Bottom of the shell has the inscriptions, "37-85" and "PDPs 389 9 17".; The shell's projectile is not a live round. LC Subject ...
Very Rare - WW I PDPs 37-85 French Artillery Shell 37mm
WEBVery RareWW I PDPs 37-85 French Artillery Shell 37mm Canon / Gun Round Inert Empty Defused Brass Shell and Projectile Dated 9.17 & shows the "BOMB" Symbol 6-5/8" Overall Length Very Nice Item for a Co...from
How to Identify Shell Cartridges From WWI - Gone Outdoors
WEBThe cartridges and artillery used during WWI are now considered obsolete, and many of the cartridges found date between the mid 1890's and 1918. Learning to Identify certain attributes of these cartridges is a key in understanding what country they belonged to, and how old they may be. Identify the cartridge body.
First World War 37 mm shells with projectiles, French
WEBWW1 1914 37MM TRENCH ART ARTILLERY SHELL CASING. This piece reads "WORLD WAR PEACE OF 1918"with a leave and a banner incorporated in the artistry. The base reads 37-85 PDPs 5510 14. It measures 3 5/8"