Well I think we all understand the concept, what’s...

[removeduser185]

Is it one of those padded insulated containers for keeping a vacuum flask warm?

[Tinweasel]

Sorry Fred, not for a thermos.

The current situation has Neil as the closest, its just possible that thinking should be across not around.

Shaun

[Jon S]

Hi Shaun!

Total guess, but maybe VE/WW2 themed?
PIAT Round? If not, can you give us a clue regarding the dates whatever it is, was in service for?

Regards

[Sidders101]

a PIAT was my guess.

[Tinweasel]

OK not a PIAT...

Mmm another clue that won't completely give the game away.

Weapons with this bore have been in use for a fairly long time, certainly pre WW1, my item however is dated to 1972, which makes it fairly early for the weapon system its designed for.

Hope that helps

Shaun

[removeduser185]

Something to do with a 40mm grenade launcher?

[AR4412]

I've tried very hard, but have failed, to get the thought of 105mm out of my head for some reason.

Regards,

[Tinweasel]

Hello Fred, nope not grenade or launcher related.

Neil, I have been after a nice 105 projectile for a goodly while to go with a nice light gun casing I have. And the 105mm round has a long history with several countries having used it for a very long time. Sadly The L118 however didn't enter service until about 1976.

One last clue

It’s destined to end up here

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Hope that helps

Shaun

[Tinweasel]

Been meaning to post this up for a few days but don't seem to have found the time.

Last clue!

[AR4412]

Hiya Shaun! ,

With that last clue, I think I may have got it. It did enter my head as a thought previously, but I stayed on the thinking lines of land based guns so rulled it out. I think it's a 4.5" practice round for a Naval gun fitted to a boat. (That should wind Graham up. ) If so is it for your Falklands kit collection/display?

Off to do some digging on the 4.5" as all I know is it's 114mm in new money.

Regards,