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Ammuntion Colors
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Haiti
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Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 09:02 AM UTC
What are the proper colors for 37mm, 75mm, and 105mm high explosive and armor piercing ammunition. I know the shell is a gold or brass color, but I want to have the right marking colors for each of the types of ammunition. If you have any other ammunition types you think I should know the markings for please tell me.
Thanks
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Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 06:43 PM UTC
HE is yellow. I've seen ap in grey or black.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 06:50 PM UTC
Just to start with!

http://cartridgecollectors.org/?page=introduction-to-artillery-shells-and-shell-casings

Good luck!

And remember: never touch UXO's.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 08:07 PM UTC
I have the US military EOD guide to arms and ammunition.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 10:10 PM UTC
Hi Matt,

Thanks!
But.............
It is quite a ride from Europe to you to have a look.
Therefore, could you tell us where we can get more info, or even a copy?

Thanks in advance,

Paul
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Haiti
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 12:27 AM UTC
Thanks you guys!! And thank you Paul, I found the link very helpful. I have a link that you might find useful too:
http://www.inert-ord.net/index.html#home
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 12:35 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Hi Matt,

Thanks!
But.............
It is quite a ride from Europe to you to have a look.
Therefore, could you tell us where we can get more info, or even a copy?

Thanks in advance,

Paul

Color codes apply to all nations. Russian and German ordinance are also cited, in the book.
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 01:49 AM UTC
It also depends on the country of origin. For instance, American and British 75mm rounds for WWII were different colors.

You need to be more specific in what exactly you're asking.
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 01:53 AM UTC
If you're into WW2 Allied stuff, you can take a look here :

http://www.armouredacorn.com/ammunition.html

HTH

H.P.
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Haiti
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 01:54 AM UTC

Quoted Text

It also depends on the country of origin. For instance, American and British 75mm rounds for WWII were different colors.

You need to be more specific in what exactly you're asking.

For right now I am looking for the colors of American rounds.
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Haiti
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 01:57 AM UTC

Quoted Text

If you're into WW2 Allied stuff, you can take a look here :

http://www.armouredacorn.com/ammunition.html

HTH

H.P.

Wow, that link is great!! Thank you!!
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