Peter4456 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 A friend has kindly lent me this book (WO Code 1803), dating from the mid 50s, which shows the markings for what looks like most land, sea and air weapons used at that time - and the packaging they were issued in! I've attached a few examples but it looks great for either identifying (hopefully) inert ordnance or perhaps reproducing labels and lettering on boxes etc. Anyone ever seen a copy of this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecyMech Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Peter, I certainly did`nt know such a publication existed.........but what a blinding co-incidence:cool2: I was just about to post up here regarding any available info on box & shell markings for 5.5" howitzer ammo. Our 1/24th 5.5" howitzer kit is almost finished & this is one of the last few details to tie up now. Could I twist your arm into pasting up any pics of said ammo boxes & or ammo if its included....or even e mailing them to me kfs1@btinternet.com Please, pretty please with bells on even:yay: Very best regards.........Howard @ KFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 A very interesting book, i found it in PDF format a month or so ago. I can find the link if anyone is interested or i can email it to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecyMech Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Yes please Martyn.......I'd find that hugely useful if you could. It would save me pestering Peter for scanned pages. Many thanks in advance. Howard @ KFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I found the link: http://www.scribd.com/doc/52184026/Inter-Service-Ammunition-and-Ammunition-Package-Markings-UK-1948 Not sure if the download still works but any problems downloading i can try emailing it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter4456 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Howard, If Martin's link doesn't work, the book has general markings for shells and box markings for 40mm, 20pdr APDS, 25pdr, 5.25" - I'm happy to copy anything you need! Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecyMech Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Martyn.... The link works fine many many thanks.....my god there is miles & miles of it :wow:....everything I could possibly want for the ammo & box markings. But unfortunately I could'nt down load it without a facebook account, so the pop up message said. Any chance of that e mail copy you mentioned ? That would be brilliant if possible. Peter, cheers for alerting me to the publication in the first place & I'll keep you in mind for copies if sending the pdf by e mail does not come off.....just a matter of figuring out which page applies at this time :undecided: Very best regards both. Howard @ KFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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