[tropicstar_2008]

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what is shell in picture # 2,just joined today after opening foot locker after 4-5 years,now i get to research,didnt have computer then, Already i.d.ed bolt found in cave on okinawa,muzzle cap, g.i. grenade frag and bullet for scale. did t-97 machine guns part kit include bolt or was this one stripped by retreating soliders or hit with h.e. ?nice site looking forward to sharing info and collections.

Cliff Stryker

 

[arisakadogs]

The shell looks like it might be a 47mm of some kind going by the comparison to the oiler. I don't have any references to 47mm ammo. I do have a 37 mm shell & it looks nothing like yours.

 

[Vicasoto]

Hello Cliff :

The projectile appears as Arisakadogs said to be a 47mm High Explosive due to the opening for a contact fuse, the only other projectile of that size is the Armor Piercing which has a solid and pointed nose. That type of round was used in both a tank cannon and an anti-tank gun. If you can mike the projectile diameter will be helpful.
The tool kits of T-11, 96, & 99 LMGs have a spare bolt assembly, that way any kind of bolt failure can be be quickly repaired while the weapon is in use.
Vicasoto

 

[bones92]

I was thinking the shell might be a knee mortar round. If it hasn't been deactivated, be very careful with it. Even without the fuse, old explosives can be touchy.

 

[Sonoda_otaku]

wanna sell that bugle?

That's a trunk of stuff that I would very much like to dig in...

 

[ronjeremy]

You sure thats a type 97 bolt? It looks to me like a 99 or 96 bolt. But on the other hand I have never scene a 97 bolt to perhaps they all look alike.

See Mongo's thread for some comparison pictures.

http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=76743

 

[type-14]

What is that container in the upper right corner of the foot locker? I sure would love to get to see the ordnance items.

 

[Type 96 LMG]

It's a T-99 bolt

You sure thats a type 97 bolt? It looks to me like a 99 or 96 bolt. But on the other hand I have never scene a 97 bolt to perhaps they all look alike.

Ron you're correct. It's a T-99 bolt. The firing pin configuration indicates this, but the higher side ledges on the bolt confirm it.

FWIW, The T-97 tank MG uses a lifting (tilting) action from the op rod to lock the bolt (like the ZB26, BREN style guns) during the firing sequence. The bolt is not so "rectangular" in shape as it needs to be cammed up.

The T-96 and T-99 bolts travel in a straight line to the op rod and are not lifted. They are locked by the square "donut" action lock riding on the op rod. Locking (and unlocking) is accomplished when the action lock is raised (and lowered) by the op rod to meet the square channel on the underside of the bolt.

HTH,

Type 96 LMG