Found a 20 mm projectile, need help with ID

[Collector5788]

Hello,
I found this 20 mm projectile near the The Humber Estuary, need help with ID.

Thanks.

 

[J_P_C]

it seems to be projectile of German 20x82mm - incendiary Brgr.Patr.44 - MG151/20 ammunition

 

[elbmc1969]

Handling any type of old ordnance is highly dangerous. Even if it is expended, you cannot be sure that all of the chemicals reacted fully at the time. Many of the chemicals in old ammunition become unstable over time and may burn, explode, emit toxic fumes, or otherwise make your life very, very bad without warning. Mechanical fuses that failed to trigger are incredibly dangerous and mechanical fuses that appear to be physically frozen in place should never be trusted. Even safeties designed to fail safe tend to do whatever the hell they want after 80 years.

I suggest checking out the Inert Ordnance Collectors forum. Some of the members are former explosive ordnance disposal personnel. Follow professional advice, not mine: I just do what they tell me to do.

 

[ODonovan]

I suggest checking out the Inert Ordnance Collectors forum.

Ask for "Lefty."

(Just kidding...KIDDING! Really! Much respect for ANYONE who handles anything explosive. I get nervous holding a butane lighter.)


-Irish

 

[J_P_C]

Handling any type of old ordnance is highly dangerous. Even if it is expended, you cannot be sure that all of the chemicals reacted fully at the time. Many of the chemicals in old ammunition become unstable over time and may burn, explode, emit toxic fumes, or otherwise make your life very, very bad without warning. Mechanical fuses that failed to trigger are incredibly dangerous and mechanical fuses that appear to be physically frozen in place should never be trusted. Even safeties designed to fail safe tend to do whatever the hell they want after 80 years.

I suggest checking out the Inert Ordnance Collectors forum. Some of the members are former explosive ordnance disposal personnel. Follow professional advice, not mine: I just do what they tell me to do.

you are 100% correct - this one is equipped in hydrodynamic fuse under ballistic tip cover which seams to be heavily corroded - than beware

 

[elbmc1969]

Ask for "Lefty."

(Just kidding...KIDDING! Really! Much respect for ANYONE who handles anything explosive. I get nervous holding a butane lighter.)


-Irish

Not a joke. They say there are two types of EOD people: the ones who have lost a finger, and the ones who haven't gotten that far yet.