Just found an 88mm shell, detonator slightly damaged but base is missing and interior empty.
could the shell have blown the bottom out on impact without damaging the rest of the shell?
I'm a little puzzled by this one.
any help would be appreciated.
Just found an 88mm shell, detonator slightly damaged but base is missing and interior empty.
Yes, and if that's the case then the shell and especially the fuze may be highly unstable so stay far away from it and notify the local police or an EOD team.could the shell have blown the bottom out on impact without damaging the rest of the shell?
It is possible that it's an inert, since it's a bit strange that it's completely empty.unless it was constructed badly and not filled?
anybody else seen something similar with other ordnance?
Bandit14, is there any chance of seeing a clear photograph of the offending item?
The shell is worth its weight in scrap metal to me, but the knowledge of knowing how it came to this state is invaluable.
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