WWII Ordnance Fiber Tubes - Identification and Sizes
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WWII Ordnance Fiber Tubes - Identification and Sizes
Moderator, please make this a sticky for the Artillery forum.
Out of frustration, I decided to start a thread for WWII Ordnance Fiber Shipping Tubes. There have been many times I have found metal end caps while metal detecting or an empty tube at a show that I had no idea what the contents were for. So, I decided to start a a thread for historians and people who do restoration/fabrication work, with the known identification of a fiber shipping tube, plus all of the measurements. Please feel free to post details of your WWII tubes and shipping containers with as much detail as possible so that it shows up in search engines like Google.
Out of frustration, I decided to start a thread for WWII Ordnance Fiber Shipping Tubes. There have been many times I have found metal end caps while metal detecting or an empty tube at a show that I had no idea what the contents were for. So, I decided to start a a thread for historians and people who do restoration/fabrication work, with the known identification of a fiber shipping tube, plus all of the measurements. Please feel free to post details of your WWII tubes and shipping containers with as much detail as possible so that it shows up in search engines like Google.
Last edited by Quest Master on Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:38 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Van
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"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
Van
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"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
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Re: WWII Ordnance Fiber Tubes - Identification and Sizes
WWII 105mm Fiber Container
M39 and M39A1 Fiber Container: 5.13" diameter (steel cap), 5.00" diameter fiber tube, 31.81 total length (5.47 long cap) that opened on one end with the cartridge assembled normally.
M105 Fiber Container: 5.13" diameter (steel cap), 5.00" diameter fiber tube, 31.81 total length (two 5.47 long end caps) that opened at both ends to allow the extraction of shell and casing.
WWII 155mm Fiber Container
M46 Fiber Container: 155mm Howitzer Propelling Charges (2-Charges, Green Bag) 5.84" diameter (steel cap), 5.70" diameter fiber tube, 23.25" total length (6 49/64" long cap).
M44 Fiber Container: 155mm Howitzer Propelling Charges (2-Charges, White Bag) 6.84" diameter (steel cap), 23.25" total length (6 49/64" long cap).
M39 and M39A1 Fiber Container: 5.13" diameter (steel cap), 5.00" diameter fiber tube, 31.81 total length (5.47 long cap) that opened on one end with the cartridge assembled normally.
M105 Fiber Container: 5.13" diameter (steel cap), 5.00" diameter fiber tube, 31.81 total length (two 5.47 long end caps) that opened at both ends to allow the extraction of shell and casing.
WWII 155mm Fiber Container
M46 Fiber Container: 155mm Howitzer Propelling Charges (2-Charges, Green Bag) 5.84" diameter (steel cap), 5.70" diameter fiber tube, 23.25" total length (6 49/64" long cap).
M44 Fiber Container: 155mm Howitzer Propelling Charges (2-Charges, White Bag) 6.84" diameter (steel cap), 23.25" total length (6 49/64" long cap).
Last edited by Quest Master on Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:52 am, edited 3 times in total.
Thanks,
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
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WWII 105mm Fiber Container for M2 and M2A1 Howitzer
M130 Fiber Container (for M14 Shell only): 5.14" diameter (steel cap), 5.10" diameter fiber tube, 15.5" total length (5.47" long cap) that opened on one end.
M130 Fiber Container (for M14 Shell only): 5.14" diameter (steel cap), 5.10" diameter fiber tube, 15.5" total length (5.47" long cap) that opened on one end.
Last edited by Quest Master on Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:21 am, edited 1 time in total.
Thanks,
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
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WWII 37mm Fiber Container for M3, M5 and M6 Gun,
M58 Fiber Container (37mm complete round): 2.53" diameter (steel cap), 2.48" diameter fiber tube, 15 1/8" total length (2.60" long cap) that opened on one end.
M58 Fiber Container (37mm complete round): 2.53" diameter (steel cap), 2.48" diameter fiber tube, 15 1/8" total length (2.60" long cap) that opened on one end.
Thanks,
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
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WWII 60mm Fiber Container for M1 and M2 Mortar
M50 Fiber Container (60mm M49A2 shell with fuze): 2.84" diameter (steel cap), 2.825" diameter fiber tube, 10 3/8" total length (3.185" long cap) that opened on one end.
M50 Fiber Container (60mm M49A2 shell with fuze): 2.84" diameter (steel cap), 2.825" diameter fiber tube, 10 3/8" total length (3.185" long cap) that opened on one end.
Last edited by Quest Master on Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:45 am, edited 1 time in total.
Thanks,
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
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WWII M55A1 Fuze Container
M43 Fiber Container (M55A1 Time and Superquick Fuze): 2.80" diameter (steel cap), 2.75" diameter fiber tube, 6.5" total length (1.78" long cap) that opened on one end.
M43 Fiber Container (M55A1 Time and Superquick Fuze): 2.80" diameter (steel cap), 2.75" diameter fiber tube, 6.5" total length (1.78" long cap) that opened on one end.
Thanks,
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
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WWII M21A1 Flare, Amber, Parachute Container
M104 Fiber Container: 2.10" diameter (steel cap), 2.10" diameter fiber tube, 10 7/8" total length (4.44" long cap) that opened on one end.
M104 Fiber Container: 2.10" diameter (steel cap), 2.10" diameter fiber tube, 10 7/8" total length (4.44" long cap) that opened on one end.
Thanks,
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
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WWII M18 Smoke, AN-M14 Incendiary and M7 Irritant Grenade Container
M42A1 Fiber Container: 2.95" diameter (steel cap), 2.95" diameter fiber tube, 6 5/16" total length (3.16" long cap) that opened on one end.
NOTE: Fiber Containers for these three grenades are the same except for the outside label and white ink stamp on the top and bottom. The WWII M18 Yellow Smoke Grenade only has the word "Grenade" embossed on the end cap.
M42A1 Fiber Container: 2.95" diameter (steel cap), 2.95" diameter fiber tube, 6 5/16" total length (3.16" long cap) that opened on one end.
NOTE: Fiber Containers for these three grenades are the same except for the outside label and white ink stamp on the top and bottom. The WWII M18 Yellow Smoke Grenade only has the word "Grenade" embossed on the end cap.
Thanks,
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
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Re: WWII Ordnance Fiber Tubes - Identification and Sizes
I have the Ordnance drawings for the full range of these giving dimensions, constructional details and end cap embossing. Obviously it only covers those in use at that time but it covers all the wartime ones.
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WWII 76mm Container
M92A1 Fiber Container: 3.95" diameter (steel cap), 3.80" diameter fiber tube, "unknown" total length (4.34" long cap) that opened on one end. I only have the cap, not the entire tube at this time.
M92A1 Fiber Container: 3.95" diameter (steel cap), 3.80" diameter fiber tube, "unknown" total length (4.34" long cap) that opened on one end. I only have the cap, not the entire tube at this time.
Thanks,
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
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WWII 90mm Fiber Container for M1 Gun
M53 Fiber Container (90mm complete round, HE M71 with M43A5 fuze): 5.59" diameter (steel cap), 5.55" diameter fiber tube, 38 1/4" total length (5.25" long cap) that opened on one end.
M53 Fiber Container (90mm complete round, HE M71 with M43A5 fuze): 5.59" diameter (steel cap), 5.55" diameter fiber tube, 38 1/4" total length (5.25" long cap) that opened on one end.
Thanks,
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
Van
Kosovo, Afghanistan (x2) and Iraq Campaign Veteran
"If the DUKW was introduced in 1944 it would have been called a FUKW."
45 GMC DUKW (105mm)
42 Ford GPW
44 Willys MB
44 Clark CA-1
43 Studebaker T-24
42 Harley WLA
44 Cushman 53
42 Willys MBT
44 Columbia F-92L
43 Huffman G-519
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Re: WWII Ordnance Fiber Tubes - Identification and Sizes
I have some of the tubes, but they've been in the desert for 70+ years and they've probably shrunk, etc, so I won't give the tube dimensions as they're not accurate. I'd love to see the diagrams that tankbarrell has. So, to start this off, I'm offering the endcaps I've found.
2-CHARGES,PROPELLING,M1A1 (GREEN BAG) FOR
155 MM. HOW. M1917, M1917A1
& M1918
R.R.C.
CONTAINER, 155MM.,M46
5-3/4" O.D.
2-CHARGES,PROPELLING,M1A1 (GREEN BAG) FOR
155 MM. HOW. M1917, M1917A1
& M1918
R.R.C.
CONTAINER, 155MM.,M46
5-3/4" O.D.
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2-CHARGES,PROPELLING, M2 (WHITE BAG) FOR
155 MM. HOW. M1917, M1917 A1
& M1918
CONTAINER,155MM.,M44
6-3/4" O.D.
155 MM. HOW. M1917, M1917 A1
& M1918
CONTAINER,155MM.,M44
6-3/4" O.D.
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105 MM. HOW. M2
CONTAINER, 105 MM. M39A1
5" O.D.
CONTAINER, 105 MM. M39A1
5" O.D.
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MORTARS,81MM.,M1AND 3IN. MK.IA2
CONTAINER,81MM.,M37A1
3-7/8" O.D.
CONTAINER,81MM.,M37A1
3-7/8" O.D.
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