Gunnery pocket book 1945 nickel

Pocket book of the german army 1943 the war office the war office on. A 1942 1945 world war ii nickel and pocket knife set in a commemorative presentation box. Silver, luster please check scan for condition coin will be send on 2x2 coin flip have a question. A return to the normal coppernickel alloy of the nickel was not contemplated until the end of 1945, at which time the treasurys authority to use emergency compositions expired. Author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mar 16, 20 just found this 1942 p war nickel super excited about this box of machine wrapped rolls as i have a few other finds to show later. Now, the complete set of wartime silver nickels coin set offers you the opportunity to secure a genuine wartime silver nickel from every year of issue, 1942 1945. These coins were minted at the san francisco mint and have a.

Springboard to final victory camera book by henri, usmc 95 pp 1945 iwo jima. You can buy a copy of it for a few pence, or borrow it from the gunnery office. Explosives are used in naval gunnery for two purposes. The base had a hollow pocket but was not filled with powder or explosive.

The mintmark p for the philadelphia mint was used for the first time in american coinage history. Naval artillery calibers greater than 5 inches 127 mm were used primarily for naval gunfire support after 1945. Unfollow 1942 d jefferson nickel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Naval gunnery pocket book 1945 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The gunnery pocket book part 3 san francisco maritime. Did they ever come nickel plated usgiforeign military and other vintage 1911s advertise here.

Besides steel, the other commodity needed for the war effort was nickel and on october 8th, 1942 the us mint pulled nickel for our 5cent piece. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins. This pamphlet was issued to all officers towards the end of 1943, and formed the basis for intelligence work until 1945. Firstly, for the cartridge placed behind the projectile in the gun. During this time, when nickel was critically needed to support the war effort, nickels were introduced with a composition of 56% copper. A gunsmith friend of mine recently acquired a 1945 mfg.

Add this wartime set of 35% silver nickels to your cart today. These sets come in a deluxe black capital plastics holder. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Dont miss your chance to own this limited offering. Adalbert schneider 10 march 1904 27 may 1941 was the first gunnery officer on board the. The object of this pocket book is to outline these simple principles, so that the. The wartime silver nickels of 194245, part two ngc. Sydney modified leander class cruiser an introduction to.

Three different types of this coin were produced in 1944, so the first issue to determine what you might pay for one is identifying the coin type. Constructed of nickelsteel inner a and a tubes, full length wire. Mahans ideas made an impact even before his books publication. Third reich depot, military collectables, world war ii. In order to replace the requisitioned nickel, the u. Capital plastics offers the largest selection of premium coin holders of any available brand.

Capital holder wartime silver nickels 19421945 galaxy. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. This edition has a few small corrections and updates that were added by hand in 1949 that are reflected in the text in this online version of the manual we have attempted to keep the flavor of the original layout while taking. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Third reich depot, military collectables, world war ii, nazi. The coppersilvermanganese alloy used for the wartime issue of fivecent pieces was far more successful than the zincplated steel employed for the cents in 1943. The advanced gun system of the us navy is an exception with its 155 millimetres 6 in gun. I was reading mr bowers nickel book and came across a reference to 19432 p nickels made with the prewar planchets. The foundation of any gunnery system is the gun and without the guns crew the gun cannot be worked. Books ww2 1940 british army company commanders training pocket book 68 pages. In status the master gunner remained equal to the boatswain and ships carpenter. The gunnery pocket book historic naval ships visitors guide. The first step in a gunnery career is to become a 3rd class rating in one of the five.

The complete wartime silver nickels coin set, 19421945. Usmc usn secretiwo jima special air and gunnery target map original 1945 wwii. They include all 11 of the business strike jefferson silver war nickels. This listing is for a jefferson silver war nickel set in brilliant uncirculated condition. Many intricate calculating devices and types of weapons are included under the general heading of gunnery, each type of instrument and gun being best suited to the part it has to play in the efficient fighting of a particular ship. Apmex offers 1945p silver jefferson nickel bu at competitive gold prices. The gunnery pocket book part 4 san francisco maritime. When the gun is fired the cartridge is ignited, and the large volume of gas produced hurls the projectile out of the gun at a speed of over 2,750 feet per second nearly 2,000 miles per hour. Object details category books related period second world war content creator admiralty. Media in category scans from seamans pocketbook, 1943 the following 17 files are in this category, out of 17 total. Springboard to final victory camera book by henri, usmc 95 pp 1943 u.

The soldiers pocketbook for field service internet archive. One example of such repurposing was the diversion of the nickel that would have gone into the newly minted nickels of late 194245 from the treasury to the military. These 35% silver composition nickels were made from 1942 through 1945 as an emergency measure to alleviate the wartime shortage of nickel. These wartime silver nickels are highly prized, not only for their silver content, but as treasured relics of our national heritage and symbols of american unity and pride. The nickel steel valve is separate from the spindle, and is connected to it by a. Just found this 1942 p war nickel super excited about this box of machine wrapped rolls as i have a few other finds to show later. The guns crew, therefore, is the foundation upon which the complicated modern gunnery system in a ship is built up. The ship had a design displacement of,440 long tons,660 t and a full load displacement of 15,180 long tons 15,420 t, though the ship was officially stated to be within the 10,000longton 10,000 t limit of the treaty of versailles. Old merchant taylors rfc rugby book by gunnery and parham. It was replaced with a temporary composition that included 35% silver. The third reich depot has no affiliation with any future, present or past political party, military organization, or religious order.

Mint unveiled a new compositional alloy for nickels 56 percent copper, 35 percent silver and 9 percent manganese in. The vessel was named after admiral reinhard scheer, german commander in the battle of jutland. The highly valuable 1945p wartime jefferson nickel will add value and diversity to any collection. Capital holder wartime silver nickels 19421945 galaxy your name. The gunnery pocket book part 2 san francisco maritime. The war time silver nickel was introduced to eliminate the use of nickel, which was needed for the war effort during world war ii. This edition has a few small corrections and updates that were added by hand in 1949 that are reflected in the text. In high angle firing, the main general principle of pointing.

Other than the aftermarket nickel job and the addition of colt medallion checkered walnut grips, it appeared to be otherwise correctmatching. The composition of these coins is 35% silver, 56% copper and 9% manganese. The set is set includes a nickel in a 1943 nickel in a coin case and a cuttin horse three blade pocket knife with a camouflage finish, largest blade marked world ware ii nickel 1942 1945. Filmed in 1080p hd filmed by hiddentreasurehunter please.

It contains details of the organisation and tactics of the german army as observed and learned. A gunsmith friend of mine recently acquired a 1945 mfg colt 1911a1. The 1943s silver war time jefferson nickel had a mintage of just 104,060,000. I must have read book that a hundred times, but never caught that reference before. This new silver nickel was issued between 1942 and 1945. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Admiral scheer was 186 meters 610 ft long overall and had a beam of 21.

The gunnery pocket book part 1 san francisco maritime. She was laid down at the reichsmarinewerft shipyard in wilhelmshaven in june 1931 and completed by. Blake anchor slip and screw slip seamans pocketbook, 1943. This edition has a few small corrections and updates that were added by hand in 1949 that are reflected in the text in this online version of the manual we have attempted to keep the flavor of the original layout. Naval artillery is artillery mounted on a warship, originally used only for naval warfare, later also. Anyway, i have an overdateddo the color and texture of which i have always wondered about. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The items presented here are authentic world war ii relics from the nazi party, offered to other enthusiasts, collectors, historians, and educators. To give the 1944 jefferson nickel an accurate value, you must first start with the coins condition. That being said there are plenty of legit nickel boxes that are blue, but marked n. Silvertowne now in possession of a very rare wartime nickel.