Vintage Foreign Bofors Gun Brass Shell Case – 40mm Anti-Aircraft Artillery Cartridge Case

An original foreign-manufactured Bofors gun brass shell case, a classic piece of military ordnance associated with one of the most successful and widely used anti-aircraft weapons of the 20th century.

This shell case was fired from a Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun, a weapon adopted by numerous nations and used extensively throughout the Second World War and beyond. The famous Bofors 40mm L/60 became one of the standard Allied and Axis light anti-aircraft guns during WWII.

Item Details:
Item: Brass shell case
Type: Bofors anti-aircraft gun ammunition case
Calibre: 40mm (likely L/60 pattern)
Origin: Foreign manufacture (exact country unknown)
Material: Brass
Date: No visible date present
Condition: Good original condition with age-related wear, patina, and service-related marks consistent with military use
Historical Context:

The Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun was developed in Sweden during the 1930s and became one of the most effective and widely used light anti-aircraft weapons of World War II. It was adopted by numerous Allied and neutral nations and served on land, at sea, and in fixed defensive positions.

The gun fired a 40×311R cartridge case and became renowned for its reliability, high rate of fire, and effectiveness against low-flying aircraft.

Because Bofors ammunition was manufactured under licence by many different countries, shell cases often display a wide variety of markings and headstamp styles, with some examples carrying no visible date.

Collectability:
Original military brass shell case
Associated with the iconic Bofors 40mm gun
Attractive display piece with strong WWII connections
Popular with collectors of:
Artillery and ordnance
Anti-aircraft weapons
WW2 militaria
Military brass and trench art
Display:

Ideal for:

Military collections
Artillery displays
Desk, shelf, or cabinet presentation
Trench art conversion projects