Original WWII U.S. Navy Gun 3 Inch Wooden MK6 Drill Round with Wooden Dummy Fuse - dated 1944 WWI The reinforced two piece crossguard

The reinforced two piece crossguard is marked 1224

though there is some oxidation on the grip screws

There is unfortunately not any information out there on this maker

so it definitely saw use during the war

Elster of Vienna

Original WWII U.S. Navy Gun 3 Inch Wooden MK6 Drill Round with Wooden Dummy Fuse - dated 1944 WWI The reinforced two piece crossguardOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic totally inert, wood and steel construction drill round for the USN 3 in. 50 calibers QF gun that weighs about 21lbs., and measures 32 1 2 in length. The round is in very good condition and is weighted to match a live shell for accurate training handling purposes. The base plate is is black painted steel, and while faint, the markings on the bottom can be read: 329486 B 6 BFT HMC 1944MK. 6 50 CAL