Original U.S. WWII M19B1 75mm Drill Cartridge Dated 1944 - Inert

Original Item. Only One Available. The Cartridge M19 consists of a malleable iron body simulating a service round with projectile, cartridge case and a steel base; all assembled with a dummy fuze. The alternate dummy Cartridge M19B1 has a bronze body. The cartridge base has a plug simulating a primer. The dummy fuze simulates the weight and contour of a PD service fuze. Like all deactivated ordnance, this round is Not Available for Export.

This round is stamped on the side:

75MM DRILL CARTRIDGE, M19B1, MMC, 1944

The fuze is stamped:

FUZE, DUMMY, M59

The base of the round is heavily worn but has the same designation as on the side of the round. The round measures 23½”. 

A great drill cartridge, ready for further research and display.