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Description

Cartridge M19 or the alternative M19B1 is a dummy cartridge used for training purposes. The cartridge is used with 75mm pack Howitzer M1A1.

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.

The projectile is black, blue or bronze with white markings.

Functioning

The cartridge is inert and non functioning.

Hazardous Components

No information about hazardous components.

Physical Data

Length, overall - 23.48 in, 596.4 mm

See Also

Dummy, M59

Source(s)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition, Guns, Howitzers, Mortars, Recoilless Rifles, Grenade Launchers, and Artillery Fuzes (1994)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition, Guns, Howitzers, Mortars, Recoilless Rifles, Grenade Launchers, and Artillery Fuzes (1977)

TM 9-1300-203, Artillery Ammunition (1967)