The propellant can either be blackpowder or smokeless powder in the form of cylindrical grains of various sizes. ![]() (The ammunition pictured in the article was used by the United States unless otherwise noted.Ī complete round of artillery ammunition, with the exception of blank ammunition, always consists of a projectile, propellant, and a primer. The different roles that artillery ammunition has had to fill on the battlefield has led to many different designs and types of ammunition, some of which are discussed here And while artillery has been used by armies for hundreds of years, this article focuses on "modern" ammunition (post-1870). ![]() NOTE: Click on images to view larger size. NOTIFY THE PROPER AUTHORITIES (POLICE OR BOMB SQUAD). IF YOU THINK YOU HAVEĪ LIVE SHELL OR ARE UNSURE IF YOU HAVE A LIVE SHELL,ĭO NOT TRY TO DISARM IT YOURSELF. Questions or comments can e-mailed to the author at ARTILLERY SHELLS OR COMPONENTS An Introduction to Collecting Artillery Shells and Shell Casings
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