Historical Significance:
The 40mm L60 Bofors gun was a highly effective anti-aircraft and multi-purpose naval weapon used extensively during World War II. Renowned for its reliability and high rate of fire, the 40mm L60 played a crucial role in defending Allied ships against aerial attacks and surface threats. The use of color-coded markings on the rounds provided vital information about the type of ammunition, ensuring that gunners could quickly identify and load the appropriate rounds for different combat scenarios.
Naval Color Markings and Meanings:
Each variation of our inert restored 40mm L60 rounds features historically accurate naval color markings, each with its own specific meaning:
- HE-P (High Explosive Plugged)
- HE-I-P (High Explosive Incendiary Plugged)
- HE-T-SD (High Explosive Tracer Self Destroying)
- BL-P (Blind Loaded Plugged)
- BL-T (Blind Loaded Tracer)
- HE-I-T-SD (High Explosive Incendiary Tracer Self Destroying)
- HE-I-TDI-SD (High Explosive Incendiary Tracer Dark Ignition Self Destroying)
- HE-I-T (High Explosive Incendiary Tracer)
- HE-I-SD (High Explosive Incendiary Self Destroying)
Product Details:
These inert restored 40mm L60 rounds are high-quality representations of the original munitions used in naval operations during World War II.
- Inert Design: Each round is completely inert, making it safe for handling and display. They replicate the design and markings of the live rounds used during wartime.
- Restored Condition: Meticulously restored to better than original condition, each round featuring authentic naval color markings denoting its intended use.
- Installed-in M25 Brass Case: Each round is securely crimped into an M25 brass case, ensuring durability and authenticity.
Collector’s Item:
Owning one of these inert restored 40mm L60 rounds means adding a significant piece of naval history to your collection. Each round offers both historical significance and detailed craftsmanship, making it a valuable addition for any military collector.
Why Choose Our 40mm L60 Rounds:
Choosing one of these inert restored 40mm L60 rounds ensures you receive a high-quality, historically accurate product. Expertly preserved to maintain their display value, these rounds are excellent additions to museums, educational institutions, and private collections. Their educational significance and historical authenticity offer an unparalleled experience for collectors and historians.
Approx length 18", Approx width 2", Approx weight 4.5lbs.
Pictures are stock images of our inventory. Unless otherwise noted, you will not be receiving the exact item shown in the pictures. The pictures are representative of the item's general condition. The item you receive might be slightly better, or worse, condition than was shown in the pictures.
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