I just picked up a couple of items from a local antique shop including this 20MM round. I am not have any luck identifying it. It is berdan primed and there is no head stamp. Any help would be appreicated.
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Any stamps on body of the case? or on projectile? lenght of the case?Comment
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The shape of the case reminds me of the Oerlikon style but not in that length.
CarlesComment
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Seems blinky could be right
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http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/ordina...-rounds-14451/
It could be based on the german Becker 20x70 WWI cartridge...that gave place to the Oerlikon family.
Carles
PS: Yep, found it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_99_cannonComment
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Yea,it is typical Oerlikon design.Caliber for pictured round is 20x72RB.Crimp of the casing is different than any european rounds i have seen,so it sure is Japanese license built version.Comment
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I knew you guys would be able to help. Thanks much !! I looked and sure enough there are some Japanese characters on the fuze and bullet. They are very small. I wouldn't have caught them without guidence.Comment
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