Unknown shell casing

[encsw1]

Found this today while MD a park near a WWII era Army airfield. The only marking I could find was W.R.A. M39AI on the primer. I think it is a 40MM shell of some sort but not 100%. The diameter is 1.5 inches and just under 4 inches in length.

 

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[ToddsPoint]

WRA would be Winchester Repeating Arms.

 

[Blak bart]

I think it's a flare, or smoke load.

 

[Blak bart]

 

[Blak bart]

There are many different rounds in 40mm....grenades being most prevalent. The green band is the indicator. Different colors for different rounds. I have found these in the keys, right by the boca Chica air base. Mine have been flare rounds !

 

[Digger RJ]

Found this today while MD a park near a WWII era Army airfield. The only marking I could find was W.R.A. M39AI on the primer. I think it is a 40MM shell of some sort but not 100%. The diameter is 1.5 inches and just under 4 inches in length.View attachment 2100433

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