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27 x 143mm B United States

27 x 143mm B Dummy United States LOS M 1 71 (etched) 4 profile view.27 x 143mm B Dummy United States LOS M 1 71 (etched) 4 head view.

Details

TypeDummy
Projectilesteel, aluminum windscreen, 1 plastic driving band
Casesteel, segmented crimp, grey painted
Primernone
HeadstampLOS M 1 71 (etched) 4
NotesExperimental dummy for Mauser Mod B cannon (20mm) using a special barrel. The shortened case and deep seated projectile is required to match the cartridge OAL to a 20mm HS820 round. Cases and projectiles were sent to the US by Germany and loaded by Hercules.