TM E9-1901 - Identification of Japanes Shells and Shell Fragments; Location of Enemy Batteries; Part Two - Section IX: Projectile Data and Illustration, 75-D-2 (2.95 inch Shrapnel [U.S.])

TM E9-1901 - IDENTIFICATION OF JAPANESE SHELL AND SHELL FRGAMENTS;
LOCATION OF EMENY BATTERIES

PART TWO - READY REFERENCE SECTION

SECTION IX – PROJECTILE DATA AND ILLUSTRATIONS

75-D-2

PROJECTILE:	2.95 inch SHRAPNEL [U.S.]
WEAPONS:	2.95 inch Mountain Gun [U.S.]
PROJECTILE:
Caliber:	2.95 inches (75 mm)
Kind:	Shrapnel
Weight:	12.50 lbs.
Color:	Maroon
CHARGE:
Weight:	2.75 oz.
Kind:	Black powder
FUZES:	21 Sec Combination Nose Fuze Model 07
REMARKS:	This projectile contains 212 balls.
	The Japanese captured some of this ammunition in the Philippines.