Value of war artillery shells...?

Question

Hi. I would like some information on a old piece of war artillery . It belongs to my father who would like some information as to it's value. It reads "Fuse Dummy M50" at the top, along with a year of 1941. It is kind of copper colored with a silver cone at the top, and at the very top, a small pin with a loop at the end. It is 16 inches tall by 3 inches wide. Thanks!

Hi. I would like some information on a old piece of war artillery . It belongs to my father who would like some information as to it's value. It reads "Fuse Dummy M50" at the top, along with a year of 1941. It is kind of copper colored with a silver cone at the top, and at the very top, a small pin with a loop at the end. It is 16 inches tall by 3 inches wide. I don't think it has been diffused. And apparently we haven't died yet because it has been sitting in our basement for the past 30 something years. Thanks!

I don't think it has been diffused. And apparently we haven't died yet because it has been sitting in our basement for the past 30 something years.

Answer 1

The markings you really want to see are: "EOD certified: Inert."

Even training fuze's can have an explosive component.

Call the police and have them take a look at it.

Conranger: I have seen many different types of training munitions that have an explosive component. This is why the word 'inert' is used to designate those that do not have any explosive or dangerous components.

Answer 2

It is hard to tell without seeing it. Like stated above you must be careful if it is live. Even a spotting charge can hurt you. You might get 20-30 bucks at a surplus store. It is from an M4 37mm aircraft weapon

Answer 3

Um, has it been defused? If so, it could be worth about $20. If not, it could be worth your life. Munitions don't age well.

Answer 4

The word "DUMMY" for the Dummies out there signifys its a training or INERT round for display of training!!!!