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

Post by SteveM8 » Wed Jun 22, 2016 2:00 am

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

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Re: Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 G

Post by Austringer » Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:04 pm

Price?
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Re: Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 G

Post by SteveM8 » Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:07 pm

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

Post by tranham » Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:48 pm

WOW! Amazing to see that many together. I'm interested if you sell.

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Post by Quest Master » Thu Jun 23, 2016 12:53 pm

Absolutely awesome!
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Re: Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 G

Post by tankbarb » Fri Jun 24, 2016 1:18 pm

Great pictures, I would also be interested in purchasing anything you decided to sell.
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Re: Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 G

Post by TopKick » Tue Jun 28, 2016 4:58 am

Outstanding achievement! 8)
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Re: Collection of US WWII 37mm Ammunition for M3,M5 and M6 G

Post by bpinkerton » Sun Jan 29, 2017 1:03 pm

Really amazing collection. If you do decide to shrink your collection, I'm also interested. Great pieces.


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