I picked up a very nice, hand-engraved brass shell casing recently. It appears to be a 6 pdr/57MM (based on 2-1/4" neck diameter) but has no lot markings or anything else on the base. The unmarked, 5/8" diameter primer has three perimeter notches and center dimple. There are many guns matching that caliber from the early 20th century (Hotchkiss, Krupp, etc.) so the lack of headstamps doesn't help. It does have a tremendous, large oriental dragon around 3/4 of the body and the following Chinese(?) kanji:
Any help with translating would be appreciated. I know there was a democratic revolt/revolution in China in 1911 but I can't rule out a traditional "souvenir" acquired by a visiting Westerner.
Jeff Q.
AZ
Help with Chinese Kanji please (c. 1911)
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Re: Help with Chinese Kanji please (c. 1911)
Celebrating the end of the Chin Dynasty and the beginning of the New Republic of China. This lasted until 1949 When The Communists took over. The symbols are really just 1911 in chinese characters but the date says all. Eddy
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Re: Help with Chinese Kanji please (c. 1911)
Thank you. I had a similar translation from a gal in Canada last night.
I'll work now on identifying the application... Looks like Hotchkiss, Krupp etc. all had 57mm/6-pdr guns in China during that period.
Jeff Q.
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I'll work now on identifying the application... Looks like Hotchkiss, Krupp etc. all had 57mm/6-pdr guns in China during that period.
Jeff Q.
AZ
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