This week we look at WW2 Ammo-Making Equipment on Author Memories.
This is Part 2 of the WW2 memorabilia sent back to Canada by Nelson Clement Draper while serving in Europe during that war. The note on the back of the picture says, "Nelson Draper (L) and Nellis Sinclair (R) pretending to actually work filling the manure spreader.
Part 1 was the post before this one.
Part 1 was the post before this one.
WW2 Ammo-Making Equipment
by Anita Mae Draper
Last week we showed the kit effects from Uncle Nelson's box of WW2 memorabilia. This time, we look at all the ammunition making equipment. Again, I stress that no one in hubby Nelson's family remembers where Uncle collected this equipment or who it belonged to but we'd like to know at least the country of the soldier(s) who carried it.
The Small Bullet Mold
The mold in the open position.
The mold interior is about 90mm from tip to cap end.
Same position, different view.
In the closed position and flipped over.
Bullet Mold ?
This mold is about 2" longer than the smaller one above.
The hole is open to the other side, but the little screw beneath it means something when through here.
Not sure if anything is missing from here. It's so old, we can't budge it open.
Manufactured by THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO, PAT MARCH 17 91
Shotgun Fillers?
The inside diameter is 80mm.
The inside diameter is 100mm.
Folded as you would fill the shells.
Folded in the travel position. The left one is probably brass, the right cast iron?
As you can see from the photos, there are 4 different sizes here - 2 for bullets and 2 for shotgun shells - but those are only guesses. The only one with marking is the mold with the Winchester label that we haven't been able to open
Does anyone know what soldiers would have used these? Were they even used in the WW2 theater? Any information is appreciated.
Does anyone know what soldiers would have used these? Were they even used in the WW2 theater? Any information is appreciated.
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