Comments for A new whatziss.

A new whatziss.

2007-03-05T13:44:32Z

No subterfuge. No hiding things. All markings revealed.

Headstamps here.

They probably aren't what your first thought is - I wouldn't make this *that* easy!

Or would I?

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2007-03-07

2007-03-07T14:01:56Z

The answer to the Whatziss... Rod Thorsen would have been completely correct if he'd left it at "starter cartridges" without adding the "recip engines." They're jet engine starter cartridges. Brit. Rod gets credit for a correct answer, even if a bit skewed... 8^ )

Comment from Mike on 2007-03-06

2007-03-06T22:30:53Z

Short charge for clearing a 5"-54.

Comment from MajMike on 2007-03-06

2007-03-06T18:26:29Z

dang, i missed the original target, and hit the other one. i guess i'll just call it "suppression" and cease fire.

Comment from jim b on 2007-03-06

2007-03-06T18:25:22Z

Too short for 105mm http://www.fallengraphics.com/pages/special/page_shell_casing.htm Maybe a shell casing from a 5'54

Comment from Gwedd on 2007-03-05

2007-03-06T02:52:35Z

Comrades, Well, my initial thought is that they are 50-70 casings for the M1866 Springfield (the famous Allin Conversion). They might also be brass for the Snyder Enfield, since, from the image, they seem a tad shorter than the 50-70 casing. Either that, or they are the brass casing for a flare cartridge..... Respects,

Comment from Blackhawk on 2007-03-05

2007-03-06T02:09:29Z

A pair of big, brass...

Comment from Old Fat Sailorr on 2007-03-05

2007-03-06T01:17:24Z

Rounds for a salute gun. LL replaceable primers used on test casings. OFS

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2007-03-05

2007-03-06T00:32:36Z

Heh, really Master L.? We shall find out on the morrow how much you know, sirrah. Thinking that I have an idea what you are grokking... there are no spiky protrusions... and they've been fired.

Comment from Mike Lehnherr on 2007-03-05

2007-03-05T23:37:01Z

I KNOW, I KNOW, I KNOW......... !!!! ML (I really do - just ain't sayin').

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2007-03-05

2007-03-05T22:46:12Z

Jon - heck, yer almost next door!

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2007-03-05

2007-03-05T22:38:21Z

[Armorer scribbles note to self: "Tell Mike S. that it's MajMike's considered opinion that Mike S. is a heffalump...]

Comment from MajMike on 2007-03-05

2007-03-05T21:20:18Z

the only hint i can detect is that the reflected glare off the photo flash reveals a large distorted figure as the photographer...

Comment from Rod Thorsen on 2007-03-05

2007-03-05T18:04:44Z

Recip engine starting cartridges.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2007-03-05

2007-03-05T16:23:08Z

They aren't long enough for that, 74. They've not been cut down. And the Navy has lotsa stamps on the bases of their stuff.

Comment from 74 on 2007-03-05

2007-03-05T16:19:51Z

Looks like 3" shell casings from WWII or Korea timeframe as they are brass. New stuff is stainless, sigh.

Comment from Boquisucio on 2007-03-05

2007-03-05T16:00:38Z

Now - What a nice shinny pair of umbrella stands.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2007-03-05

2007-03-05T15:40:12Z

Ry - excellent suggestion... but I already have one.

Comment from ry on 2007-03-05

2007-03-05T15:32:52Z

They're the stir stick holders for the Castle Bar.

Comment from J.M. Heinrichs on 2007-03-05

2007-03-05T15:30:04Z

9mm? I don't think so ... 90mm/105mm blank casings, polished for mantle installation. Cheers

Comment from Jon the mechanic (lve from Iowa) on 2007-03-05

2007-03-05T14:12:07Z

Those are 9mm casings.