I was able to secure the proper shell casing but not the projectile. So, I made one out of steel and hot-dropped on the brass driving bands. It is not perfect, nor is it heat treated, but I do not think it came out badly.
French 47mm AT Gun AP Round - Art Project
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Re: French 47mm AT Gun AP Round - Art Project
Man that is nice work!
Did you make some for trade/sale???? Those projectiles are impossible to find.
Did you make some for trade/sale???? Those projectiles are impossible to find.
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Re: French 47mm AT Gun AP Round - Art Project
Thank you. Just one person appreciating what I do makes it worth it. I did not think anyone else would want one, so I did not make another. Not many folks in the US are into French AT guns from 1940. I can make things like this or spend time with my wife - that is how I justify doing this. It is hard to make money fabricating such items since it took a day to make. I did find a complete round in the UK for $300. However, I decided to make the projectile after I found the casing for only $25.
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