Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 Guns
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Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 Guns
As I am currently under employed, I decided to inventory my 37mm collection as it has reached its zenith. I was just talked into selling a few items, and I have not added much in the past ten years. Most of these items were accumulated in the 90’s. So, I thought it best to record my accomplishment before it starts getting any smaller. My goal when I started collecting US 37mm ammunition for the WWII tank and antitank guns in 1991 was to assemble the world's finest collection of these items. These were the only items I chose to collect until recently as I shoot with both my M3 and M6 37mm cannons. The silver projectiles on the right are reproduction leaded steel rounds crimped onto cases that are ready to be fired. I only included these to show the cases for the count. Only six projectiles retain their original paint and markings. Much of this is normally stored in the ammunition racks in my M8 armored car – holds 80 rounds.
I count 175 cases (I am including the three I just sold). I thought I had over 200.
4 X M13 Drill Rounds
1 X ten guage blank adapter
12 X M63 HE
2 X M51 TP
6 X M74 AP
19 X M51 AP of various types
5 X M58 base fuses for the M63 HE
1 X M38 base fuse for the Mk II HE
4 X Mk II HE
2 X M2 Canister
13 X Tootsie Rolls (M58 cardboard storage canisters)
1 X Proof projectile
I count 175 cases (I am including the three I just sold). I thought I had over 200.
4 X M13 Drill Rounds
1 X ten guage blank adapter
12 X M63 HE
2 X M51 TP
6 X M74 AP
19 X M51 AP of various types
5 X M58 base fuses for the M63 HE
1 X M38 base fuse for the Mk II HE
4 X Mk II HE
2 X M2 Canister
13 X Tootsie Rolls (M58 cardboard storage canisters)
1 X Proof projectile
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Re: Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 G
Price?
Jason Green
Atlanta, Ga
STILL NOT associated with the Georgia MVPA 15 years and counting as long as that one guy is president of the club....
1963 Willys M151 (under resto)
1969 M706E1
1983 M106A2
Atlanta, Ga
STILL NOT associated with the Georgia MVPA 15 years and counting as long as that one guy is president of the club....
1963 Willys M151 (under resto)
1969 M706E1
1983 M106A2
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Re: Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 G
It is not for sale. Yet. I am simply sharing, and documenting my accomplishment.
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Re: Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 G
Absolutely awesome!
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: Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 G
Great pictures, I would also be interested in purchasing anything you decided to sell.
Thanks,
Keith Moore
tankbarbm5@gmail.com
Thanks,
Keith Moore
tankbarbm5@gmail.com
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Re: Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 G
Outstanding achievement!
"Keep 'Em Rolling"
TopKick
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"Until it's melted down and turned into something else, or blown to Smitherines, it's restorable"!
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Re: Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 G
Really amazing collection. If you do decide to shrink your collection, I'm also interested. Great pieces.
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