Well most of one anyway. I didn’t think it was a real one to begin with and just threw it in my trolley, but cleaning up in some rust remover and some vigorous brushing revealed “United States Property” and a serial number engraved on one side, and the letters G.H.D on the other which confirmed that it is the body of a real gun!

Definitely wasn’t expecting to find this in the canal in Gloucester. I think it’s from WW2 judging by the state of it and the markings, but I’m definitely not an expert.

Here’s a picture of the other side, the G.H.D engraving isn’t really visible on camera though:

  • FireTower@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    6 months ago

    Ah the age old of tradition of throwing military equipment into bodies of water when you’re done with it.

    Jokes aside I mod the Forgotten Weapons community and I cross posted this over there. I’m sure at least one of our subscribers is probably well versed enough to give some more insight without even looking it up.