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WW1 French 37mm Pom Pom Shell w/ Projectile Trench Art WWI 9-1917 PDPs 399 37-85

$ 262.82

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
  • Condition: Used
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    WW1 French 37mm Pom Pom Shell w/ Trench Art WWI Marked/Dated 9-17 PDPs 399 37-85.
    I am not a collector so I will not attempt to grade this piece. I refer potential buyers to look at each photo carefully and if you have any questions or concerns to please send me a message before buying.
    This piece includes the casing and round. The casing is what bears the “trench art”. It is of a shield or coat of arms nestled between two branches, the background is hammered.
    The round is in good shape with minimal to no pitting. You can still see the lines left by the lathe that manufactured it. It has two sets of brass rings.
    The case is in good shape as well, with one small split at the top less than 1/4”. Please see the picture that has the circle marking, this indicates where the split is. The brass outside of the art is very smooth.
    There is a small amount of lubricant that continues to seep from the round itself. I’ve had this piece for a while now and I occasionally wipe it down and soon after the oil will begin to appear. Again, with little to no knowledge of this type of collectible, I do not know if the top was removed and filled with lubricant to preserve it or not, but it appears to do a good job of doing so as there is very little to no corrosion, just natural patina.