WWII US Army Wooden Practice 105mm Artillery Shell -
The M119 A1 Howitzer is a lightweight 105-mm howitzer used by the United States Army. It can be easily airlifted, even by helicopter, or dropped by parachute. It does not need a recoil pit.
This is a US Army field artillery item. As issued during World War two. The main body of the practice shell was made of wood. This device was
useful in training soldiers how to handle, load and unload the Howitzer artillery piece. These shells make a great collectible because they have
the shape of a projectile and intersting appearance.
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The 105 mm shell measures approximatelly 35 inches in length. A metal ring is wedged between the main body and
the tip.
The base of the shell is of metal construction. It shows a date of 1944. Additional information is stamped but
it is not legible.
This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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