GlaceJay Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Hi I recently bought this shell from an antique shop. I can't find to much info on the internet on it, any help would be appreciated. The casing is marked as follows: G.M.C.O 1917 3IN L.G. LOT317 J.B.S D17 with an anchor marking. The projectile has a time fuze it looks like and is marked as follows: WT 955 LBS 3IN CLB MK XVII LOT 9 NO775 L8 L.V&M CO. anchor marking also. I will attach pictures. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Auld Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Sorry no idea? Could it be naval given the anchor marking? Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I.m inclined to think that Rich is correct, and I think its British made judging by the markings, but I could be wrong, i.m having a job trying to find out the makers name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Ok more info, 1917 made in Canada, its an American shell but made by Garland Manufacturing Company Ltd Of Hamilton Ontario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwar Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I read it could be Naval related.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I think you may be correct, its big enough to be a Naval shell and there are no markings on the main body, so its either fired from land based or Naval Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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