This is an artillery piece of some sort, but what is it?

[Force_of_Iron]

Only clue is USC anyone know what that is and what this might be used for?

 

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[Force_of_Iron]

Don't ask me why but the images are upside down in the pre-frame but when you click on them they are oriented properly, who knows? Sorry

 

[ticndig]

Is it hollow ? it looks like something electrical to me . oh well at least I can bump it to the top for more exposure.

 

[DCMatt]

Nothing about the piece says "artillery" to me.

The letters look more like HSC.

 

[ticndig]

looks HSC to me too , looks electrical , screw on the bottom looks to be for a ground wire.

 

[Force_of_Iron]

It was lumped in with a group of artillery shells. Perhaps it might be some sort of set up for a detonator?

 

[ticndig]

is it hollow ? what's under the two caps on top?

 

[Force_of_Iron]

Nothing under them. As someone pointed out they look like potential wire connectors, they thread out. The middle hole is not threaded but the cylinder is overall solid aside for the hole.

 

[ARC]

You should really try some pictures from a normal position...

The whole hanging upside down photo's tend to confuse me. :P

 

[Force_of_Iron]

lol, yeah its disconcerting. If you click on the images they are proper. For some reason in the thread they are cockeyed, go fiqure that one out??

 

[ArfieBoy]

looks HSC to me too , looks electrical , screw on the bottom looks to be for a ground wire.

That is what I was going to say, also. Interesting item. Good luck on the ID.

 

[ticndig]

it sure looks like an electromagnetic solenoid to me, but I can't find one like it so who knows ?

 

[smallfoot]

HSC=Hammar & Schmitt Control Co. They do produce solenoids and other electric controls...haven't found a matching pic yet!

 

[Force_of_Iron]

Its pretty old looks pre WW1 anyway

 

[Force_of_Iron]

hey good job smallfoot excellent

 

[frijoles]

Only clue is USC anyone know what that is and what this might be used for?

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Hello everyone, this is a v.b. rifle grenade from the ww1 era

 

[ticndig]

Good job Frijoles , here's a pic of one

 

[Force_of_Iron]

Just came back, wow. I knew someone would pull off the impossible here. Great job!!!!!

Thanks for taking the time guys......

Your the best

 

[frijoles]

No prob, feel free to pm me or link me to any more future ordnance (or potential ones). Ill gladly help

 

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